California real estate, decoded
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What's my home worth
Free instant valuation — no contact info required
Neighborhood guides
Median prices, schools, walkability for 50+ CA cities
Buyer + Seller guides
Long-form how-to guides for every step of the deal
Learning paths
Lesson-by-lesson education on the home process
Journal
California real estate insights, updated weekly
Threads
Public forum — ask agents, share experiences
For Buyers
Figure out what you can afford — and what it'll really cost
Mortgage Payment Estimator
Live 30-year fixed rate from the Federal Reserve, plus CA property tax + insurance.
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Home Affordability Calculator
What home price you can actually qualify for under the 28/36 DTI rule, CA-aware.
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Closing Cost Estimator
Buyer-side closing costs broken out line by line.
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Prop 13 Property Tax Estimator
Estimate annual property tax including bonds and parcel taxes.
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Rent vs. Buy by City
Year-by-year breakeven analysis with AB 1482 caps and city overlays.
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CalHFA Dream For All Eligibility
Check if you qualify for the down-payment assistance program.
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First-Time Buyer Program Stacker
Combine CalHFA + GSFA + city programs to maximize down-payment help.
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For Sellers
See your net before you list
Net Proceeds Calculator
See exactly what you walk away with after selling. Includes CA transfer taxes, escrow, and capital gains.
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Capital Gains Tax Calculator
Estimate federal + California capital gains owed when you sell.
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CA Transfer Tax Map
Click any city to see combined county + city + Measure ULA-style taxes.
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Sell Before Prop 19?
Decision tool — sell now and gift cash, or hold and pass to your kids?
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For Investors
Run the numbers before the offer
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