Did you know that California Proposition 8 allows for a temporary reduction when a property’s market value on January 1st is below the prior year’s assessed value?  Most people who have owned their homes for many years will not qualify for a tax reduction, even if their home is worth less than it was last [...]

5 Things to do Before Putting Your Home on the Market 1. Have a pre-sale home inspection. Be proactive by arranging for a pre-sale home inspection. An inspector will be able to give you a good indication of the trouble areas that will stand out to potential buyers, and you’ll be able to make repairs [...]

10 Easy Ways to Boost Property Value Homeowners play an important part not only in how their home is perceived by prospective buyers, but also its actual appraised value. To help sellers better maximize their profit potential here are 10 tips for readily increasing a home’s worth: 1. Paint the exterior – A fresh coat [...]