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Will YIMBY Create Increased Condo Demand?
A recent look at YIMBY vs NIMBY said that a person's attitude about high-density housing was strongly affected by how urban centers were widely viewed when that person was about 18. Boomers were about 18 years old at a time when urban centers had numerous problems reported. When other generations were 18, urban life was viewed as having more activities, parties, and nightlife. Other generations were 18 when suburbs were claimed to be resource-wasteful and caused excessive ecological damage.Currently Silicon…
High Interest Rates Make New Home Construction Less Feasible
The city of San Jose just released a report titled "Residential Feasibility Analysis" that compares expected construction costs with the value of the construction. The report says the total estimated development costs have increased by approximately 12-13% over the last 18 months. Construction mortgage rates have doubled over the last 12 months and hover above 8.0%. The report analyzed the expected total construction costs of building multi-unit housing and compared it to the expected value of the completed project for…
Proposition 19: Death Tax & Proposition 13 Slow Elimination
The average Silicon Valley Homeowner used to be able to leave his home to his children as part of his estate planning. There were tax advantages just as there are for inherited 401k plans. Many parents hope to create a family home or business that will help their children and possibly their grandchildren. Proposition 19, promoted as "Home Protection... (for) ... Victims of Wildfire" had the more significant impact of making it difficult to create an inherited family home as…
Venture Capital Is Growing In Silicon Valley
The news media has reported both tech companies and venture capital firms leaving Silicon Valley. Indeed the percentage of all US venture capital activity has declined in the Bay Area over the last decade. However end of year 2020 venture capital data (from PitchBook) shows over 2,500 VC deals completed in the Bay Area which is over that of 2019, with more data still expected.Over the last five years, over $151 billion of fundraising has happened in the Bay Area…
Renting Out Your Condo or Townhouse
Assembly Bill 3182 (Civil Code Section 4740 and Civil Code Section 4741) limits the restrictions common interest developments may impose on offering units for rent. It took effect Jan 1, 2021.A common interest development may cap the number of rentals to 25% or more.ADUs and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs) can not be included in the cap.The cap must not end the right of an individual owner who was renting out prior to Jan 1, 2021.A JADU is typically an…
San Jose Rent Prices Increase Slightly - 1st Time Since March
The San Jose median rent price increased for the first time since March 2020. SF rent prices also increased for the first time since April 2020. They caution that increases are typical for this time of year so it may not indicate that effects from the pandemic are decreasing.City1 Bed Rent (m to m)(y to y)2 Bed Rent (m to m)(y to y)SF$2,680 (0.8% )(-23.9%)$3,500 (0.0%)(-23.1%)San Jose$2,130 (1.9%)(-12.7%)$2,660 (0.40%)(-10.1%)Sacramento$1,400 (-2.1%)(7.7%)$1,730 (0.0%)(15.3%)Sacramento median rent prices are up year-to-year suggesting many renters…
Are Closed Campuses Affecting Home Prices?
With many college campuses either closed or partially closed, there are fewer renters near the campuses. Has the decrease in rental demand tipped demand for owning homes in those locations? Our MLS does not define a mostly residential neighborhood adjacent to San Jose State University, so it is not easy to look for any trends there. Looking at Zip Code 95112 and trying to compare it to San Jose citywide trends also does not show any obvious change in ownership…
California Good Neighbor Fence Act
When deciding to fix or replace a property line fence, you need to understand the California Good Neighbor Fence Act. It makes both neighbors equally responsible for the cost of repairing or replacing a property line fence. A key requirement is that you have to notify your neighbor(s). Most people would talk with their neighbor but few would normally follow the steps specified (30 days’ prior written notice to each affected adjoining landowner).
