The Berkeley Seismic Transfer Tax Rebate in 2026
How does the Berkeley seismic transfer tax rebate work in 2026?Berkeley refunds up to one-third of the city's base 1.5% real property transf…
Selling a Berkeley or Oakland Home Held in Trust (or Stuck in Probate) in 2026
Selling a Berkeley or Oakland Home Held in Trust (or Stuck in Probate) in 2026: Trust Sales, IAEA Full Authority, the Heggstad Petition Fix,…
Seller Credits vs. Price Reductions for East Bay Luxury Sellers in 2026
Seller Credits vs. Price Reductions for East Bay Luxury Sellers in 2026: Why a $25,000 Rate Buydown Beats a $25,000 Price Cut on Berkeley an…
The Berkeley Transfer Tax Cliff Closing January 1, 2027
The Berkeley Transfer Tax Cliff Closing January 1, 2027: How Measure W Adds $10,000 to $40,000 in Tax for Berkeley Sellers Who Close in 2027…
Compass Private Exclusive vs. Going Straight to MLS in 2026
Compass Private Exclusive vs. Going Straight to MLS in 2026: The Three-Phase Decision Every East Bay Luxury Seller Has to Make at the Listin…
Selling a Berkeley or Oakland Home with Knob-and-Tube Wiring in 2026
Selling a Berkeley or Oakland Home with Knob-and-Tube Wiring in 2026: The Insurance Refusal Wave, the FHA/VA Cliff, and the Rewire Math That…
Selling Your Berkeley or Oakland Home After Losing a Spouse
Quick Answer: How long does a surviving spouse have to sell a home in California to keep the full $500,000 capital gains exclusion?A survivi…
Should You Wait for the AI IPO Wave to Sell Your Berkeley Home
The Question East Bay Sellers Are Asking This SummerThere is a version of this question being asked all over the Bay Area right now, and it…
Berkeley's Empty Homes Tax and Oakland's Vacant Property Tax in 2026
Do East Bay sellers actually pay a vacancy tax during a sale?Quick Answer: If your Berkeley home is vacant for more than 182 days in a calen…