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...

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

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

-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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....

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

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...