Bay Area Home Selling Blog

Practical guides for Bay Area homeowners on selling fast, cash offers, inherited homes, foreclosure, pricing, and off-market sales, from licensed broker Seb Frey.

Behind on Property Taxes in California? The Essential Guide to Avoiding a Tax Sale

October 15, 2026

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Seb Frey

Behind on property taxes in California? A Bay Area broker explains penalties, the tax sale timeline, payment plans, tax liens, and selling to keep your equity.

Fire Damaged House? The Complete Guide to Selling After Fire or Water Damage

October 14, 2026

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Seb Frey

Selling a fire damaged house or water damaged home in the Bay Area? A local broker explains insurance claims, repairs vs. selling as-is, and disclosure rules.

Vacant House in the Bay Area? The Essential Guide to Insurance, Risk, and Selling Fast

October 13, 2026

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Seb Frey

Own a vacant house in the Bay Area? A local broker explains vacancy insurance gaps, carrying costs, squatter and damage risks, and how to sell an empty home.

Bankruptcy and Your House: Will You Lose It? An Essential California Guide

October 12, 2026

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Seb Frey

Bankruptcy and your house: a Bay Area broker explains Chapter 7, Chapter 13, California's homestead exemption, and selling before or during a case.

Loan Modification vs. Selling Your House: An Essential Guide for Bay Area Homeowners

October 11, 2026

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Seb Frey

Behind on your mortgage? A Bay Area broker compares a loan modification with selling your house, including costs, timelines, scams to avoid, and who each fits.

Notice of Default in California: The Essential Guide to Selling Before the Auction

October 10, 2026

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Seb Frey

Got a notice of default in California? A Bay Area broker explains the foreclosure timeline, reinstatement, and how selling before the auction protects equity.

Sewer Lateral Failed? The Essential Guide for Bay Area Home Sellers

October 9, 2026

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Seb Frey

Did your sewer lateral fail inspection? A Bay Area broker explains EBMUD compliance certificates, repair costs, time extensions, and selling the house as-is.

Code Violations and Unpermitted Work: The Complete Guide to Selling Your Bay Area Home

October 8, 2026

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Seb Frey

Can you sell a house with code violations or unpermitted work? A Bay Area broker explains disclosure, permits, open code cases, and selling as-is for cash.

Termite Damage? A Proven Guide to Selling Your Bay Area Home As-Is

October 7, 2026

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Seb Frey

Found termite damage before selling? A Bay Area broker explains Section 1 and 2 reports, repair costs, who pays, and when selling as-is for cash makes sense.

Hoarder House in the Bay Area? A Proven Plan to Sell It Without the Overwhelm

October 6, 2026

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Seb Frey

Selling a hoarder house in the Bay Area? A local broker explains cleanout costs, safety risks, disclosures, and how to sell as-is for cash without emptying it.

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