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1031 Exchange: Preserve Equity, Build for the Future

Using a 1031 Tax Exchange By Patrick McCarran Real Estate Broker Leaving California or is it time to reinvest in a different property or state? Due to the recent upswing in homes values we have realized a significant growth in equity. Many owners think that they may be stuck in their current investment […]
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I Rent, Why Should I get Insurance?

By Patrick McCarran Real Estate Broker The share of Bay Area households that rent their homes has grown significantly over the last decade — by about 5 percent and now over a million people in the Bay Area alone are renters. Many of these people are renting to save a down payment, they […]
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Selling Your Home in a Winter Wonderland

Selling Your Home in a Winter Wonderland By Patrick McCarran Real Estate Broker One of the many byproducts of Covid-19 is the extension of the current strong market. Traditionally 30%-50 % of active buyers fall off as the winter and holiday season is upon us. However with the delay caused by the pandemic […]
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Basics Facts of Living Trusts – How do I avoid probate?

Basics Facts of Living Trusts How do I avoid probate? By Patrick McCarran Real Estate Broker I have plenty of time? If you are young and healthy and in your 30’s or 40’s you never know what life has planned and a trust can give you peace of mind even though the need […]