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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,…
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House Price Up But Price Per Sq.Ft. Down
The San Mateo City average house price rose in line with previous quarters, but the San Mateo City median house price spiked up. The details of San Mateo real estate show that in the third quarter, the average size of houses sold was up 10%. Examination of other San Mateo County cities revealed that eight…
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Drought Tolerant Landscape
The “Lawn Be Gone” rebate offers up to $4 per sq. ft. of lawn which is replaced by drought-tolerant plants from the BAWSCA Approved Plant List. The list includes more than 2500 plants There are several related rebate programs for San Mateo County which might significantly reduce the cost of putting in a drought-tolerant landscape.…