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6 Tax Deductions for Homeowners

6 Tax Deductions for Homeowners

I want to talk about a topic that's on the mind of many homeowners this time of year — tax deductions. I know, taxes can be a bit of a snooze-fest, but trust me when I say that understanding the tax deductions available to you can be a game-changer for your financial...

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Seller’s Agent vs. Buyer’s Agent: Part 2

Seller’s Agent vs. Buyer’s Agent: Part 2

In this second part of a 2 part series on the differences between Realtors who represent sellers and those that represent buyers I’m going to focus on the buyer’s agent side of the equation. If you didn’t see the first part of this series on listing agents I suggest...

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February 2023 – Real Estate Market Update

February 2023 – Real Estate Market Update

We're now well into 2023 and there is a slew of new national economic data for us to chew on. The January Consumer Price Index (CPI), the Commerce Department Retail Sales report, and the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) 10-year forecast for the economy and the...

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Seller’s Agent vs. Buyer’s Agent: Part 1

Seller’s Agent vs. Buyer’s Agent: Part 1

I often get questions about the difference between real estate agents that represent listings as opposed to those who represent buyers. There is an impression that most agents are specialists in either selling or buying properties. While this can be true for some...

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January 2023 – Real Estate Market Update

January 2023 – Real Estate Market Update

Welcome to 2023! The rainy season really descended on us in mid-December and we've seen a constant deluge nearly every day since. While this has undoubtedly been beneficial for our ongoing drought conditions, a respite from the constant rain is definitely welcome....

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Berkeley Solar Net Metering

Berkeley Solar Net Metering

There are changes afoot for solar power users in Berkeley and the surrounding Bay Area. It has to do with how you are compensated by Pacific Gas & Electric for feeding solar power back to the electrical Grid. Solar net metering is a term used to describe the...

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