Property Taxes

Pro Tip for 55 or Older Selling a House in CA

I’ve talked about Prop 19 before, but the topic has come up a few times recently and I wanted to revisit it. In California, if you sell a primary residence property with the intent to buy another primary residence, you can take…

One Great Aspect of CA Prop 19

Proposition 19 has a few aspects that people have forgotten, which is why I wanted to mention it again in today’s video. There are some awful things in Prop 19 that were snuck through. But there are a few great things about…

CA Prop 19 Changes to your Property Taxes

This video is a little late – I’m talking about proposition 19, which we voted on it in November and passed. I want to talk about it because of the undeniable impact it has on real estate – particularly property taxes. Positive…

Supplemental Taxes Explained: What You Need to Know

With so many people buying houses right now in the state of California, it seems relevant to re-explain: what is a supplemental tax bill? If your loan officer doesn’t explain this to you, it might be a surprise to get a bill…

Property Tax Benefits for Veterans

Last week talked about some of the tax benefits for people who are 55+ and older, and how they can transfer property assessment values from one property to another. These savings can be huge, resulting in thousands of dollars of tax savings…

CA Props 60 and 90: Saving Our Seniors $1,000’s per Year

Over the past few weeks, there have been a few conversations about Props 60 & 90. These new changes in the state of California are designed to help people who are 55+ save money on their retirement real estate purchases. If you…

How Does Solar Installation Affect Your Mortgage?

Solar installation is becoming very popular these days, and with electricity rate hikes being the “norm”, solar will likely continue to grow as a popular choice for homeowners. There are a variety of ways to finance your solar installation ranging from buying,…

Challenging Your Property Tax Assessment is Your Right

Most home owners don’t realize that you can actually challenge your property tax assessment. And, with a lot of home owners receiving their property value assessment and tax bill soon, it is good to know that if you believe your assessment isn’t…

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