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Silicon Valley real estate, explained by the Property Nerds®

Market data, neighborhood guides, Eichler history and how-tos for buyers and sellers, from Eric & Janelle Boyenga and the team at Compass.

The home-sale tax exclusion for longtime Silicon Valley owners

property nerd guide · sellersIf you've owned your Silicon Valley home for decades, your gain may be well beyond the federal home-sale exclusion. Here's how the $250,000 and $500,000 exclusion works, how improvements and inherited basis change the math, and what to bring to your CPA.By the Property N
Silicon Valley seller net sheet: what it costs to sell a home

property nerd guide · sellersBefore you list, you'll want to know what you'll actually walk away with. Here's every line on a Silicon Valley seller's net sheet, including the county and city transfer taxes that vary from one city to the next.By the Property Nerds® of the Boyenga Team at Compass · Ne
Pre-sale inspections: why Silicon Valley sellers inspect first

property nerd guide · sellersIn Silicon Valley, a complete disclosure packet with inspection reports is part of how a home is presented to buyers. Here's what goes into that packet, what each report covers, and why we recommend ordering inspections before you list.By the Property Nerds® of the Boyen
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