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San Mateo New Townhouse Prices
A recent claim that San Mateo Townhouse prices were dropping was surprising because the townhouse cited as an example was a 4-bedroom unit. Studio and 1-bedroom condos do have low demand, but “family-sized” townhouses have generally had balanced demand with almost flat prices since 2019. From 2011 until about 2020, townhouse appreciation matched that of…
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House Prices Near SF vs. San Mateo House Prices
House prices in cities near San Francisco have been appreciating more slowly than in San Mateo. San Mateo house price appreciation is barely higher than that of San Mateo County. House Price Appreciation If house price trends in San Mateo County are carefully examined, 2018 appears to have been a turning point for house prices.…
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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,…