Prop 19 FAQ: How Wildfires & Jeff Bridges Changed Your Property Tax


If there’s anything more contentious in California than the cost of a home itself, it’s how (and how much) the state taxes those who do eventually end up with their name on a deed. Thanks to Proposition 19, some Californians’ property taxes are changing this year, leading to new opportunities for certain homeowners and a … Continue reading Prop 19 FAQ: How Wildfires & Jeff Bridges Changed Your Property Tax

5 Steps To Reduce Your Property Tax


If we had a penny for how many times we get asked to provide sales comps for clients/readers that are hoping to lower their property taxes, and how many times we get asked for tips on how to be successful doing so, we’d be millionaires! So, the “Financial Samurai” has come to our rescue by … Continue reading 5 Steps To Reduce Your Property Tax

How To Successfully Reduce Your Property Tax Basis In San Francisco?


From one agent, to their company, and we’re bringing it to you. I have some clients who applied to the Tax Board to have their property tax basis reduced and the city rejected it, even though they presented valid comps indicating their property value has decreased (they live in Pacific Heights). I’m wondering if [any … Continue reading How To Successfully Reduce Your Property Tax Basis In San Francisco?