by arnielevine | Nov 6, 2026 | Current Affairs
A buried oil tank doesn’t automatically put a California home off the market. You can usually sell with the tank still in place, whether it has been decommissioned or not, but clear disclosure and applicable local requirements matter. Selling a home with an...
by arnielevine | Nov 5, 2026 | Current Affairs
A failed loan doesn’t always mean starting the sale over. If you’re wondering what happens if a buyer’s financing falls through at the last minute, the deal may be delayed or end. You can consider extending the closing, turning to a backup offer, or relisting. Whether...
by arnielevine | Nov 4, 2026 | Current Affairs
California’s home-sale exclusion can shelter up to $250,000 of gain for a qualifying single filer or $500,000 for qualifying married taxpayers filing jointly, according to the Internal Revenue Service. To qualify, you generally must meet the ownership and use tests by...
by arnielevine | Nov 3, 2026 | Current Affairs
A shared driveway can affect your home’s sale price, but it doesn’t automatically make the property harder to sell. Homes with shared driveways are estimated to sell 3% to 10% below comparable homes with private driveways, although local market conditions and the...
by arnielevine | Nov 2, 2026 | Current Affairs
Yes, some closing costs when selling a home in San Diego County are negotiable, while others are customary or calculated under local rules. Selling costs can add up to about 6% to 10% of the sale price, so understanding the hidden costs of selling a home in San Diego...
by arnielevine | Nov 1, 2026 | Current Affairs
The risks of removing all contingencies on a home offer in California include losing important cancellation protections and putting your earnest money deposit at risk. Contingencies don’t automatically disappear when a deadline passes; buyers generally remove them in...
