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Tariffs, Inflation, And Employment Uncertainty Looming Large!
Inflation still looms large as tariffs go into effect coupled with many people being nervous about their jobs! Employment Uncertainty The U.S. job market is starting to look noticeably weaker than it did just a few weeks ago. According to the...
Higher State & Local Tax (SALT) Deductions Now Official
Under the new “Big Beautiful” 2025 tax bill, the deduction for the money you pay on State and local taxes is no longer capped at $10,000; it has been temporarily raised to $40,000 for tax year 2025. The new cap phases out gradually for indi...
Are Capital Gains Taxes Going Away On Personal Home Sales?
On July 10, 2025, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) introduced the No Tax on Home Sales Act — a bill that proposes eliminating capital gains taxes on the sale of primary residences. President Trump also commented that he is “thinking abou...
A Story of Homeownership with Brian and Grace of Plantation Coffee
A Story of Homeownership At Plantation Coffee MinJae and Haeun Cheong, known to friends at Plantation Coffee as Brian and Grace, weren’t planning to buy a home in San Carlos. “Owning a home here was just a dream,” Brian admits. When thei...
Real Estate Prices Stable But Inventories Likely Growing
Last month, we reported that the number of single-family homes being put up for sale in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties was returning to ‘normal’ levels after shrinking by about 25% due to the interest rate hikes in mid-2022. We also not...
Fair Plan Insurance Is Under Stress & Everyone Must Pay
Keep in mind that the FAIR Plan is not a government program, but rather a shared market where licensed insurers are required by law to contribute to a risk pool. Insurers contribute based on their market share in California. This allows the FAI...
IRS Might Increase State & Local Tax Deductions
The SALT (State and Local Tax) deduction allows taxpayers to deduct their payments for state and local taxes, such as income, property, and sales taxes when filing their federal taxes. This benefit is especially valuable for residents of high t...
California AB 942: Possible Changes To Existing Solar Contracts Coming?
UPDATE July 1, 2025: An earlier version of AB 942 would have reduced existing NEM contracts from 20 years down to 10 years, potentially impacting homeowners with solar systems installed under NEM 1.0 and 2.0. However, the bill has been amended ...