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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What Home Inspections Should Buyers Get in Southern California?
The short answer: most Southern California buyers should begin with a thorough general home inspection and then consider specialized inspections based on the home’s age, construction, disclosures, location, and what the general inspector finds. Common follow-up inspections include roof, sewer line,
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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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