REAL ESTATE NEWS WITH BURT TSUEI

Market Update

4 Major Shifts in the San Mateo County Housing Market

Inventory, pricing, and buyer demand are all moving in San Mateo County right now. Here's what these four shifts mean if you're planning to buy or sell this year.

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Posted by Burt Tsuei · San Mateo County Realtor
Selling Your Home

LEGALLY Pay 0% Capital Gains Tax When Selling a Home (2026 Guide)

Many Peninsula homeowners are sitting on decades of appreciation. I walk through the strategies that can legally reduce, or even eliminate, the capital gains tax when you sell.

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Posted by Burt Tsuei · San Mateo County Realtor
Selling Your Home

7 San Mateo County Cities Require This to Sell

Several San Mateo County cities have their own inspection and compliance requirements that can stall a sale. Check whether your city is on the list before you go on the market.

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Posted by Burt Tsuei · San Mateo County Realtor
Living on the Peninsula

Why We Left San Francisco for San Mateo County

Our own move from San Francisco to the Peninsula, and why so many families are making the same call. Schools, space, weather, commute — here's how it actually played out.

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Posted by Burt Tsuei · San Mateo County Realtor
Inheritance Real Estate

What Prop 19 Means If You Inherit a Home in San Mateo County

Prop 19 changed California's property tax rules for inherited homes, and the timing matters. Here's what San Mateo County heirs need to know before deciding to keep, rent, or sell.

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Posted by Burt Tsuei · San Mateo County Realtor
Selling Your Home

Should You Sell or Rent Your San Mateo County Home in 2026?

Keep your home as a rental or cash out? I walk through the numbers San Mateo County homeowners should run before making the call in 2026.

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Posted by Burt Tsuei · San Mateo County Realtor
Buying a Home

Do Home Buyers Really Have to Pay Their Own Agent in 2026?

The NAR settlement changed how buyer's agents get paid, and it's created plenty of confusion. Here's how commissions really work for San Mateo County buyers in 2026.

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Posted by Burt Tsuei · San Mateo County Realtor
Buying a Home

Why Saving for a Down Payment Is Not Enough When Buying a Home

Closing costs, reserves, repairs — the real cost of buying goes well beyond the down payment. Budget for these numbers before you start your Peninsula home search.

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Posted by Burt Tsuei · San Mateo County Realtor

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