Homeowner Info Sessions –
When it Comes to Your Home….There Are No Stupid Questions!
A Seven Part Series with News Local Homeowners Can Use
All talks are FREE and held at Christies Sereno – 720 Front Street, Downtown Santa Cruz from 7:00-8:30pm. Across from the MAH and plenty of parking available. Seating is limited so click the links to sign up or email [email protected] or call Tom Brezsny at 831-818-1431 to reserve a spot.
Wednesday February 8th 7-8:30pm
Topic: Learning to Go with the Flow. Updated Info on the new point of sale Sewer Lateral Ordinances that were introduced in 2020. How have they changed and what you need to know about Sewer Lateral Inspections, Repairs and Requirements when you sell a house.
Speaker: Mike Murrow from Bellows Plumbing
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Tom’s Bootcamp for Downsizers Part 1, 2 & 3 – Dates T.B.D.
Topic: Downsize Boot Camp Part 1: What Do You Do with all of your Stuff? How to deal with a lifetime of “stuff” when you begin to consider downsizing or selling your home? What are the common challenges? Tips for getting through it? Resources that can help.
Speaker: Tom and Terry Brezsny and others
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Topic: Downsize Boot Camp Part 2: What you should know about Capital Gains Taxes if you are planning to downsize. Basis/Adjusted Basis and Capital Gains Exemptions. What to think about? How to estimate your calculations? Practical advice from a pro.
Speaker: Jeff Froshman CPA & Certified Financial Advisor
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Topic: Downsizing Bootcamp Part 3: Prop 19 and what you should know about transferring your property tax base both within and outside Santa Cruz County. How does the process work? What if you want to buy “up”. How this could affect your childrens’ inheritance.
Plus: Questions & Answers
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Past Homeowner Info Sessions –
Wednesday January 18th 7-8:30pm
Topic: New Septic System Requirements. What’s coming down the pipeline in 2023 and what homeowners should be aware of and start preparing for. What are point of sale inspections? What future homeowners should know about septic guidelines. What’s an advanced treatment system?
Get the straight poop with Speaker: Ken Claussen from A+ Septic
Wednesday January 25th 7-8:30pm
Topic: What’s NEW with ADUs? How have State-mandated changes on accessory dwelling units changed the game? New opportunities for two ADU’s on standard residential parcels. Reduced costs, easier guidelines, relaxed zoning.
Speakers: Christian Nielsen and Timerie Gordon from Nielsen Architecture and Design
Wednesday, February 1st 7-8:30pm
Topic: Adventures in Fire Insurance: Past, Present and Future. Is it still available? Where do you get it? How much does it cost? Will it get any better? Will my policy get canceled? One of the hottest topics we’ll talk about all year. Plus: The New Defensible Space Disclosure Requirements for Home sellers.
Speaker: Tanner Tedsen, Farmers Insurance
