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The Best Gift You Can Give is a Step-Up In Basis
-Sunil Sethi, CPA RETIRED a Step-Up in Basis can reduce Gain on Sale or may increase your depreciation deduction If you are married and...
Sunil Sethi
Jun 122 min read


Why Condo and Townhouse Sales Are Slowing Down in Fremont, CA — And What Needs to Change
If you're trying to sell a condo or townhouse in Fremont, you may have noticed something frustrating — it’s taking more than twice as long to get an acceptable offer compared to just a year ago in April 2024. What’s changed in just 12 months? A lot.
Sunil Sethi
May 73 min read


How to Save Taxes on Your Real Estate Investments with a 1031 Exchange
A 1031 Exchange can delay the Recognition of Gain on the Sale of an Investment Property If you are a real estate investor, you probably...
Sunil Sethi
Feb 22, 20243 min read


The Best Smart Devices For A Safer Home
Check Compatibility Before You Buy Most devices work with Alexa, and Google devices and also have their own separate apps. However a new...
Sunil Sethi
Feb 4, 20242 min read


Intriguing Stats You Might Not Know about Ardenwood in Fremont
Ardenwood, a Fremont district nestled next to the Alameda Creek, often flies under the radar compared to its bustling neighbors. But...
Sunil Sethi
Jan 10, 20242 min read


Our Estate is Less than the Current Lifetime Exclusion, why file an Estate Tax Return?
Even if your Estate is Less than the Current Lifetime Exclusion, you may benefit from filing an Estate Tax Return (Form 706) when your...
Sunil Sethi
Nov 26, 20234 min read


October 2023's Scary Bay Area Real Estate Market Report Wasn't So Scary
I going to compare how the following cities fared over the last 12 months. Fremont Union City Newark Pleasanton Dublin San Ramon Hayward...
Sunil Sethi
Nov 8, 20233 min read


Grass: The Last Symbolism of Colonialism - Embracing Individualism, Creativity, and Liberal Views
Grass: The Last Symbolism of Colonialism The lush green lawns that have long been a hallmark of California's suburban landscape are, to...
Sunil Sethi
Nov 7, 20232 min read


Unique Ways to Buy Out a Spouse Interest in Real Estate
By Sunil Sethi, CPA (RETIRED) Buying out a spouse's interest in real estate is a complex process that can be emotionally and financially...
Sunil Sethi
Nov 2, 20233 min read


I just inherited my parent’s home. How much will I pay in taxes?
By Sunil Sethi, Broker, CPA (RETIRED) One question we frequently encounter is, "What will be the gain from selling my parent’s home?"...
Sunil Sethi
Oct 26, 20233 min read


Guide to reading Seller Disclosures in a Time-Efficient Way
As a buyer, it's important to read all of the seller disclosures carefully, but with so much information to process, it can be...
Sunil Sethi
Oct 16, 20236 min read


Sellers Do You Know that Installment Sale Offers Tax Advantages?
Installment sales may become more popular as interest rates rise and sellers look for creative ways to move property and Installment Sale...
Sunil Sethi
Oct 7, 20233 min read


Consider an Interest Rate Buy Down
I was curious to understand the math on what the benefit to a seller would be in paying down the interest rate on a buyer's mortgage....
Sunil Sethi
Oct 6, 20232 min read


Grab One of Smart Sprinkler Controllers from ACWD Today!
For Your Home and Garden Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller Instant Rebate (for residential customers) ACWD is offering residential...
Sunil Sethi
Jul 27, 20232 min read


Where Did Fremont's Home Sellers Go?
There's one simple reason prices are going up. There are no homes to buy. You can see that we are seeing almost a 50% reduction in units...
Sunil Sethi
Apr 7, 20232 min read
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