Californians Over the Age of 55
Propositions 60, 90 and 110 If you live in California and are over the age of 55, you can effectively reduce your property taxes when buying a new home. …
Category: Real Estate Sellers
California SB2 and What Is It
January, 2018 New Affordable Housing and Job Acts Fee, also known as SB2 Establishes permanent, ongoing sources of funding dedicated to affordable housing development Money to be placed in …
Beware Wire Fraud and Phishing Email Schemes When Buying or Selling Your Home
Warning to Consumers About Wire Fraud Schemes When Purchasing a Home. Also, beware of email schemes commonly called “phishing emails”. Several national trade groups, including the Escrow Association and ALTA have …
What Is The 593-C Form and How Do I Complete It?
California Real Estate Withholding Certificate As most homeowners understand, each state has its own set of real estate rules and regulations. California requires that income tax for the sale …
Change to FIRPTA Withholding Tax Law
Change to the Withholding Tax Law on Real Estate Sales by Non-US Persons – as of February 17, 2016 Congress has enacted a significant change to the required withholding …
Southern CA City Residential Reports
Many cities in Southern California require “pre-sale” property reports In an effort to assist you, as an owner and possible future Seller, or as a real estate professional, below …
Tips for Baby Boomers Entering the Real Estate Market
Many soon-to-be retirees are about to enter a new world of both home selling and buying. Many soon-to-be retirees own a home, have paid off their mortgage and haven’t …