Condos Heading for Property Tax Break?
The San Francisco Assessor’s office may be on track to consider reassessing condos that may have lost value since the pandemic hit, reports the San…
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Prop. 19 Changes Inheritance Tax Rules
Prop. 19–which won voter approval in the November election–changes the game for children inheriting property from their parents.
Time To Get Your Real Estate Goals Going in 2021
Happy New Year! I am thrilled to be welcoming 2021 after such a challenging 2020. With a new year comes new goals. I’ve spent the…
Prop. 19 Offers New Opportunities for Tax Base Transfer
Homeowners age 55 and over have a lot more options when it comes to transferring the tax base of their principal residence to a new…
Board of Supervisors Votes To Extend Seismic Retrofit Deadline
The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved Supervisor Rafael Mandelman’s legislation to extend the deadline for Tier IV buildings to September 15, 2021, as…
How To Get Top Dollar For Your Home
There’s one way to increase your chances of maxing out the sale price of your home: Look as good as your comps. The San Francisco…
Prop. 19: Transfer Tax Change on November Ballot
Up for a vote this November 3rd: Prop 19, which includes proposed changes to the property tax base transfer rules. This ballot measure would let…
Covid Protocols Critical to SF Real Estate
We seem to be in another corona surge period, with San Francisco treading water when it comes to hospitalizations and rising infection rates. That’s why…
Take Advantage of Property Tax Base Transfer in These CA Counties
If you’re a California homeowner age 55 or older who’s thinking about moving, you may have the opportunity to take your property tax base with you.
My Top Tips for Cleaning and Maintaining Your Home
You’ve been sheltering in place in San Francisco since mid March, and realizing that there are random things you really should address before they all…
Virtual Staging No Substitute for The Real Thing
Virtual staging grew in popularity after the San Francisco shelter in place (SIP) began in mid March. But the jury’s out on whether it truly works.
First Steps for Reopening SF Real Estate
It’s been almost a month since The Bay Area shelter in place (SIP) went into effect. The good news is that our collective efforts appear…
My First Virtual Open House
I attended my first virtual open house this past weekend, and decided that it was an excellent addition to the marketing mix when it comes…
Listing Options for Sellers During SIP
It’s not a great time to put a listing on the market, but some homeowners may need to do just that. Unexpected life or financial…
What Buyers and Sellers Can Do During the SIP SF
We’re all easing into the new normal—limiting trips outdoors to essential activities like gathering groceries and exercising, videoconferencing with family, friends and co-workers, and catching…