California’s high fire zone rezoning has been evolving for years, but recent legislative changes have rapidly accelerated how these designations affect homeowners, landowners, developers, and investors statewide. With the passage of AB 3074 (2020) and SB 63 (2021), the state made a decisive move toward strengthening wildfire-resilience standards. These reforms laid the foundation for the 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) maps—now the most comprehensive and wide-reaching w

California Housing Reforms Reshaping Real Estate in 2025–2026 California’s newest housing reforms — Senate Bill 79 and Assembly Bill 130 — are poised to accelerate the state’s transition toward higher-density, transit-oriented housing and faster project delivery. For developers, investors, and landowners, these changes redefine opportunity zones and entitlement timelines. The focus is clear: unlock underused parcels and deliver housing faster. Senate Bill 79 — The Abundant &

Don’t leave 20–25% of your property’s value on the table. If your property has deferred maintenance — aging systems, outdated finishes, or visible wear — selling “as is” may seem faster, but it can cost you significantly. In today’s market, buyers factor repair risk into their offers, often discounting by 20–25% or more. Deferred maintenance also limits financing options and reduces buyer competition, resulting in lower offers and slower closings. Bring Our Team In Early — Ge

Market Insight Silicon Valley’s real estate market — long fueled by high-income tech talent and global capital — is quietly entering a new phase. The newly implemented $100,000 H-1B visa petition fee isn’t just a policy shift; it’s a ripple across the region’s housing and property patterns. With fewer new foreign-tech hires, short-term demand could moderate. But existing homeowners, executive buyers, and institutional investors are doubling down on income-producing properties

The California housing market is showing early signs of balance heading into 2026. According to the California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.) , statewide home prices and sales are projected to rise moderately as mortgage rates decline and supply slowly improves. C.A.R. forecasts that existing single-family home sales will reach approximately 274,400 units in 2026 , up about 2%  from 2025. The median home price  is projected to climb 3.6% to roughly $905,000 , signaling ste

A powerful tax incentive is returning, and savvy real estate investors are already preparing to take full advantage. The reinstatement of 100% Accelerated Depreciation  for qualified property could transform your tax position—reducing taxable income, freeing capital, and accelerating portfolio growth. The Return of a Wealth-Building Strategy The new 2025 tax legislation is set to bring back 100% Bonus Depreciation for qualifying assets placed in service between January 20, 20