Should You Sell Your California Home As-Is or Make Repairs?
The right answer depends on the home’s condition, the seller’s timing and cash, likely buyer financing, and which improvements are most likely to increase confidence or net proceeds. Selling as-is can reduce upfront work and uncertainty. Making targeted repairs can broaden the buyer pool, reduce ren
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California Seller Disclosure Requirements: What Homeowners Must Reveal
California home sellers generally must disclose known facts that materially affect a property’s value or desirability. For many one-to-four-unit residential sales, that includes a completed Real Estate Transfer Disclosure Statement, natural-hazard information, known defects and repairs, and other di
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Do You Pay Capital Gains Tax When Selling a California Home? 2026 Guide
The short answer You may owe capital-gains tax when selling a California home, but qualifying homeowners may exclude up to $250,000 of gain, or up to $500,000 for certain married couples filing jointly. The exclusion applies to gain—not the sale price—and generally requires ownership and use as a ma
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