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Proposition 19: Death Tax & Proposition 13 Slow Elimination
The average Silicon Valley Homeowner used to be able to leave his home to his children as part of his estate planning. There were tax advantages just as there are for inherited 401k plans. Many parents hope to create a family home or business that will help their children and possibly their grandchildren. Proposition 19,…
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Small To Largest House Size
In the first quarter of 2023, San Carlos had one of the smallest quarterly average sold house sizes in years. The August 18 trends show the largest-ever quarterly average house size. This appears to go beyond variations/volatility in averages because eight San Mateo County cities also posted their largest-ever quarterly sold house sizes, with rapid…
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Drought Tolerant Landscape
A drought tolerant landscape is a very effective way to conserve water. In Silicon Valley there are many California native plants and plants from other countries such as Australia that are well adapted to drought and are very attractive. With a little planning, you can create a drought tolerant landscape which is more attractive than…