Capital Gains When Selling a Home: Could the Tax Exemption Double?

If you have owned your home for many years and watched its value increase, selling can come with a question many homeowners don't think about until they are ready to move: Will I have to pay capital gains …

If you're thinking about moving to Santa Clarita, California, one of the first things to know is that Santa Clarita is made up of several different communities. Each area has its own history, homes, neighborhoods, and overall feel.

The four main communities within the City of Santa Clarita are …

If you own a home in California or plan to buy or sell real estate, there is some good news.

California REALTORS® recently came together to oppose AB 736, a bill involving real estate transfer taxes. After thousands of REALTORS® contacted state lawmakers, the bill was stopped from moving …

A new federal housing law called the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act was recently signed into law, and it's one of the biggest housing bills passed in decades.

The goal is simple: make it easier for Americans to buy a home by increasing housing supply and limiting large …

First Impressions Matter More Than Ever

If you're thinking about selling your home, you may be wondering what you should do before putting it on the market.

The truth is that buyers are becoming more selective. With more homes available and higher interest rates, buyers want homes that …

Looking for a Home Online? You're Not Getting the Full Story

Most buyers start their home search online. Websites like Zillow make it easy to browse homes, look at photos, and check estimated values.

But here's the truth: Zillow won't tell you everything about a house.

Buying …

Buying a home is exciting, but once you open escrow, there are still important financial decisions to make. One of the biggest is deciding when to lock in your mortgage interest rate.

With today’s market constantly changing, mortgage rates can move up or down quickly. That is why having …

Understanding Property Taxes in Los Angeles County

Property taxes are one of the biggest costs of owning a home in Santa Clarita and all of Los Angeles County. Many homeowners and buyers are surprised when they receive their first tax bill, so it is important to understand how property …

If you are thinking about selling your home in Santa Clarita, here is something important to know: buyers are paying close attention to how a home feels the moment they walk in.

Over the last few days, I toured several homes with buyers in the $800,000 to $900,000 price …

What Is a Home Appraisal?

A home appraisal is when a licensed appraiser gives an opinion of your home’s value 🏡.
They look at recent sales, condition, upgrades, and location to decide what your home is worth.

Lenders use this number to make sure the home is worth …