Time to Increase the Capital Gains Exclusion for Primary Residence
The Capital Gains exclusion for your primary residence has not been changed in 25 years. Its time to increase the amounts to reflect inflation and increasing equity
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Just Listed in Altadena – 3 bed – 3 Bath w/ Swimming Pool
Address: 949 Concha St. Zip: 91001 City: Altadena Price: $1,125,000 Year Built: 1927 Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Feet: 2035 (assessor) Lot Size: 7425 sq ft. (assessor) Year Built: 1927 For Information: Doug Willis, phone: 626-755-0910 up2date Real Estate | BRE# 01334541 Thinking of Selling your Home? Download our free guide…Preparation, The Key to a Successful Home Sale… Don’t let overlooked mistakes cost … Read more
Marketing Homes For Sale in the Covid 19 Era
Real estate has always been a very emotional process. It is emotional on the person or persons selling the home thankas to the many memories that have been created, the family get-togethers, the graduation parties, sleepovers, kids crawling on the floor, then to learning to walk, and the family discussions around the dinner table. It … Read more
Open House Tips
Attending an Open House serves a couple of different purposes and these Open House Tips may provide you with a better understanding of how to obtain more information and help get your offer accepted. It serves the curiosity of the neighbors and drive by’s to see how you decorate and furnish your home. These visitors … Read more
Pasadena Sidewalk Fees
Pasadena sidewalks offer a safe alternative to walking in the street especially this time of year. Having the opportunity to get outside and enjoy the sunshine and cool weather is a nice alternative to snow and ice. If you do decide to get out with the dog, kids or just put on headphones, you are … Read more
Seller Declined Our Offer, How To Move On
Trying to buy a house in this market over the last several years has been extremely challenging. Finding the perfect house that fits your budget probably does not exist. The next step is to lower your expectations and increase your budget. At best, you may just enter a different pool of buyers whose experiences are … Read more
Preparing Your Home for Sale – How to Reduce Repair Requests
Preparing your home for sale is the key to more money and less stress. Your house has been listed for sale for 30 days. “Good news,” said your agent on the other line, “We have received an offer”. After a couple of days back and forth negotiating the usual price and terms, an agreement is … Read more