The Impact of Midterm Election Results on Real Estate

On Tuesday, November 6th, voters rejected two ballot initiatives…

1031 Tax-Deferred Exchanges Demystified

One of the many benefits of owning real estate is the ability…

Hosted Rental Permit Now Required in Santa Cruz County

With the advent of AirBnB and other online property rental websites,…

Requirements for Residential Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors

A few years ago, we published a blog about the established California…

Initiative for Property Tax Portability

Thanks to Proposition 13, since 1978 California homeowners have…

California Homeowner Bill of Rights

Five years ago on January 1, 2013 the California Homeowner Bill…

Net Neutrality

On December 14th, the FCC voted to repeal net neutrality protections,…

Impact of Proposed Tax Plan on Real Estate

The House and Senate recently approved versions of President…

Santa Clara County Launches Partial Payment Program for Property Taxes

Homeowners in Santa Clara County now have the option of making…

Proposition 58 & Transferring Real Estate

Over thirty years ago, Proposition 58 passed, providing property…

Homeowner’s Insurance Replacement Value

Whether you live in the Silicon Valley or Santa Cruz County,…

New State Law Relaxes Requirements for Accessory Dwelling Units

On January 1, 2017, the state passed two new laws, AB2299 and…