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Relocating Californians: You May Be Able To Transfer Your Property’s Taxable Value

by Dawn | Mar 29, 2018 | Blog

If you are 55-years-old or older and selling your home, you might be able to transfer the taxable value of your current home to your next home to avoid paying higher taxes! This is thanks to Proposition 13 (People’s Initiative to Limit Property Taxation). ...

Board of Equalization Offers Info About Property Tax Postponement After Fires, Floods, Or Mudslides

by Dawn | Mar 27, 2018 | Blog

California homeowners with damages from the fires, floods or mudslides were offered relief through Property Tax Postponement (PTP) Program. Now, this filing period’s been extended to June 1, 2018. So, if your home was destroyed or damaged, you might still...

Can You Transfer The Base Year Value Of Disaster-Damaged House To New House

by Dawn | Mar 20, 2018 | Blog

The California Board of Equalization has a provision for transferring the base year value of a home damaged by a disaster to a homeowner’s new home. So, if your home was destroyed by the fire, flood or mudslides, and you moved within your own county, this might...

California Seniors Property Tax Deferrals Are Back, Some Granted Extension

by Dawn | Mar 18, 2018 | Blog

Some senior living in California were happy to hear that property tax deferrals came back. Sometimes, it’s just too hard to handle property taxes on a fixed and limited income. Some seniors were planning on selling next year anyway. So, when California’s...

Californians Can Seek Parcel Tax Exemptions

by Dawn | Mar 13, 2018 | Blog

Are you overtaxed at your residence? Did you know that some Californians are eligible for an exemption if they pay a parcel tax or special assessment? Parcel taxes are paid by property owners when they are approved by voters in their local area. See, most property tax...

Keeping An Eye Out For Foundation Damage

by Dawn | Mar 8, 2018 | Blog

Whether you are a homeowner or a home buyer, knowing how to spot foundation damage can be extremely useful. Most people know to look for cracks in the foundation itself. But did you know you should also watch for wall cracks and chimney damage? Other signs people...