Seller Advice

How to Save Taxes on Your Real Estate Investments with a 1031 Exchange

Feb 223 min read

How to Save Taxes on Your Real Estate Investments with a 1031 Exchange

A 1031 Exchange can delay the Recognition of Gain on the Sale of an Investment Property If you are a real estate investor, you probably...

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Sunil Sethi

Feb 42 min read

The Best Smart Devices For A Safer Home

Check Compatibility Before You Buy Most devices work with Alexa, and Google devices and also have their own separate apps. However a new...

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Intriguing Stats You Might Not Know about Ardenwood in Fremont

Sunil Sethi

Jan 102 min read

Intriguing Stats You Might Not Know about Ardenwood in Fremont

Ardenwood, a Fremont district nestled next to the Alameda Creek, often flies under the radar compared to its bustling neighbors. But...

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The Best Gift You Can Give is a Step-Up In Basis

Sunil Sethi

Nov 27, 20232 min read

The Best Gift You Can Give is a Step-Up In Basis

-Sunil Sethi, CPA RETIRED If you are married and want to get a full step up in basis, for property in California, you should consider...

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Our Estate is Less than the Current Lifetime Exclusion, why file an Estate Tax Return?

Sunil Sethi

Nov 26, 20234 min read

Our Estate is Less than the Current Lifetime Exclusion, why file an Estate Tax Return?

Even if your Estate is Less than the Current Lifetime Exclusion, you may benefit from filing an Estate Tax Return (Form 706) when your...

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October 2023's Scary Bay Area Real Estate Market Report Wasn't So Scary

Sunil Sethi

Nov 8, 20233 min read

October 2023's Scary Bay Area Real Estate Market Report Wasn't So Scary

I going to compare how the following cities fared over the last 12 months. Fremont Union City Newark Pleasanton Dublin San Ramon Hayward...

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Grass: The Last Symbolism of Colonialism - Embracing Individualism, Creativity, and Liberal Views

Sunil Sethi

Nov 7, 20232 min read

Grass: The Last Symbolism of Colonialism - Embracing Individualism, Creativity, and Liberal Views

Grass: The Last Symbolism of Colonialism The lush green lawns that have long been a hallmark of California's suburban landscape are, to...

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Unique Ways to Buy Out a Spouse Interest in Real Estate

Sunil Sethi

Nov 2, 20233 min read

Unique Ways to Buy Out a Spouse Interest in Real Estate

By Sunil Sethi, CPA (RETIRED) Buying out a spouse's interest in real estate is a complex process that can be emotionally and financially...

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I just inherited my parent’s home. How much will I pay in taxes?

Sunil Sethi

Oct 26, 20233 min read

I just inherited my parent’s home. How much will I pay in taxes?

By Sunil Sethi, Broker, CPA (RETIRED) One question we frequently encounter is, "What will be the gain from selling my parent’s home?"...

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Guide to reading Seller Disclosures in a Time-Efficient Way

Sunil Sethi

Oct 16, 20236 min read

Guide to reading Seller Disclosures in a Time-Efficient Way

As a buyer, it's important to read all of the seller disclosures carefully, but with so much information to process, it can be...

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Sellers Do You Know that Installment Sale Offers Tax Advantages?

Sunil Sethi

Oct 7, 20233 min read

Sellers Do You Know that Installment Sale Offers Tax Advantages?

Installment sales may become more popular as interest rates rise and sellers look for creative ways to move property and Installment Sale...

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Sunil Sethi

Oct 6, 20232 min read

Consider an Interest Rate Buy Down

I was curious to understand the math on what the benefit to a seller would be in paying down the interest rate on a buyer's mortgage....

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Grab One of Smart Sprinkler Controllers from ACWD Today!

Sunil Sethi

Jul 27, 20232 min read

Grab One of Smart Sprinkler Controllers from ACWD Today!

For Your Home and Garden Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller Instant Rebate (for residential customers) ACWD is offering residential...

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Sunil Sethi

Apr 7, 20232 min read

Where Did Fremont's Home Sellers Go?

There's one simple reason prices are going up. There are no homes to buy. You can see that we are seeing almost a 50% reduction in units...

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