Tag Archives: California

The Homeownership Dream

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Dawn O'Neal

Why don’t more renters try to buy a home? Perception perhaps? Continue reading →

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Down Payment Delemma?

Posted on August 27, 2018 by Dawn O'Neal

Some helpful hints for Down Payment Assistance from California Association of REALTORS®.  In a Buyer’s market, sometimes the seller will credit buyer’s closing cost which helps with funds out-of-pocket too.  When the market swings to a buyer’s market, check out … Continue reading →

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Want a Vacation Home? Check the Tax Laws First

Posted on June 1, 2018 by Dawn O'Neal

Interesting issues to delve into before buying a home.  Smart tax planning up front will save many headaches down the road. – Dawn The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 is changing how buyers pay for that oceanfront condominium … Continue reading →

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Visual Impact of an Interest Rate Increase

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Dawn O'Neal
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California Dreamin’ – Can YOU Move In?

Posted on April 3, 2018 by Dawn O'Neal
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Mastering the Art of Being Connected

Posted on February 7, 2018 by Dawn O'Neal

Dawn O’Neal Managing Broker – Sequim, Washington                                                                    … Continue reading →

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Is California in the Midst of Another “Bubble”

Posted on February 2, 2018 by Dawn O'Neal

Here is an article from California’s Chief Economist: Leslie Appleton-Young.  https://www.car.org/-/media/CAR/Documents/Industry-360/PDF/Market-Data/Surveys/The-B-Word.pdf?la=en&hash=A93068000522D1E6A96493812090AC46677F8228

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1031 Deadline Date Relief for CA Wildfire Affected Exchangers

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Dawn O'Neal

 Here is an article that I hope will help investors who lost property in the California wildfires. Revenue Procedure 2007-56 permits extension of IRC §1031 exchange deadlines upon issuance of an IRS Notice or other guidance permitting relief to taxpayers … Continue reading →

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January Opinion of Santa Clara County, Ca. Real Estate – Dawn O’Neal

Posted on January 31, 2009 by Dawn O'Neal

My opinion of the status of our market in January 2009 and how we can help you with your real estate analysis projects. Continue reading →

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