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Dec. 4, 2022

Proposition 19

Proposition 19

Proposition 19 is a ballot initiative in California that would allow homeowners over the age of 55, severely disabled homeowners, and victims of natural disasters to transfer their primary residence’s tax assessment value to a new home, regardless of its market value. This would allow them to avoid paying higher taxes on their new home. The measure would also allow homeowners to transfer their tax assessment value to a home of any value, up to three times the original value.

Proposition 19 would also expand the existing property tax exemption for homeowners over the age of 55. Currently, homeowners over the age of 55 are eligible for a $200,000 exemption on their primary residence. Proposition 19 would expand this exemption to include a $1 million exemption for homeowners over the age of 55 who are transferring their tax assessment value to a new home.

In addition, Proposition 19 would allow disabled homeowners and victims of natural disasters to transfer their tax assessment value to a new home, regardless of its market value. Currently, disabled homeowners and victims of natural disasters are only eligible for a $150,000 exemption on their primary residence.

Proposition 19 would expand this exemption to include a $1 million exemption for disabled homeowners and victims of natural disasters who are transferring their tax assessment value to a new home. Proposition 19 would also allow homeowners to transfer their tax assessment value to a home of any value, up to three times the original value. This would allow homeowners to avoid paying higher taxes on their new home.

Jan. 10, 2019

Most Expensive Sale of 2018 - SD County

Take a look at San Diego’s biggest real estate sale of 2018 Let’s face it, the allure of living in San Diego is hardly the well-kept secret it once was. With beachfront properties among the finest in the world, San Diego has been known to draw in some of today’s biggest buyers. This past year, one home on the coast of Del Mar shattered a record that had gone unbroken for over a decade. We’re here to give you an inside look at the property and break down the details of this landmark real estate deal.

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Nov. 5, 2018

Prop 10 Bringing Contention to Rental Housing Market

Prop 10 Midterm elections rental housingMidterm Elections are upon us and it’s time to hit the voting booths! TV screens are flooded with “vote yes” and “vote no” ads, and campaign banners can be found in front yards and social media pages across the nation. This is the time for people to rally and stand behind what they believe. Now is the time to make sure your voice is heard. In the real estate market, one question stands out in the deluge of information. What is the deal with Proposition 10?

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Oct. 26, 2018

The Best School Districts in San Diego County

 

While each and every family in San Diego is unique in their own right, it is safe to say that the majority of parents prioritize the education of their children when making the decision of where to raise them. Whether or not you’re currently in the process of deciding where you’d like to raise your family, you can rest assured that we’ve done our research to give you a foundational understanding of how San Diego schools rank in the big scheme of things.

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Sept. 12, 2018

What's the Deal with CA Prop 5?

What’s the Deal with Prop 5?

 

Imagine that you’re over 55 years old and you are in a place in life where you are no longer able to tackle your day-to-day career, landing you in a corner without a fixed income or a substantial livelihood. Or maybe a disability is limiting your day-to-day tasks as well as any job opportunities. Now imagine you've been living in the same house for the last 20 years. You don’t have any family nearby, and your home is becoming increasingly harder to live in because of accessibility, neighborhood activity, and there’s nobody around to help. BUT you can’t move because you cant afford any increase from the current taxable value of your home, leaving you with no options but to stay in the corner in which you reside. Prop 5 has been put in place to give an open door to homeowners that are over 55 or the severely disabled. But like all legislation, there are two sides to every story…

 

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Aug. 12, 2018

What Do I Need to Know About Home Inspections?

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FAQs: What Do I Really Need To Know About Home Inspections?

So you've got your eye on a property, and those rose-colored lenses are in full effect. You might even be experiencing some premature relief that the house hunting process is almost over now that you can see the light at the end of the tunnel. At the end of the day, we know that you don't want to find out that your dream home is riddled with issues a few months after you close the bargain, so we've compiled a list of 'Need to Knows' to bring you up to speed on Home Inspections.

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July 26, 2018

5 of 2018's Most Popular Home Renovation Trends

So your looking for ways to put your own spin on a new place and maybe there are some specific 'problem areas' that could use some more love than others. Well we've gone ahead and looked into 2018's hottest renovation trends and found five of our favorite ideas for you to make your own.

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April 4, 2018

Tips for Becoming a Pro at Property Viewing

Viewing condos La Jolla like a pro

If you’re in the market to buy condos La Jolla, you can get carried away by the sheer excitement of viewing different properties, one after the other. Here’s a checklist to help you improve your home viewing effectiveness.

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April 3, 2018

How to Know if You’re Ready to Buy?

Time to search for houses for sale San Diego

Before leaping head-first into the market, looking to buy one of the houses for sale San Diego, first answer the following questions, just to make sure you are ready for the commitment.

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March 1, 2018

Real Estate San Diego Buyers FAQ

Real estate San Diego - buyer FAQ

Let’s answer some of the most difficult questions that plague potential buyers in the real estate San Diego market.

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