New Sales and Use Tax rates go into effect Monday
The California State Board of Equalization (BOE) reminds everyone that a voter-approved 0.125 percent increase to Santa Clara County's Sales and Use Tax will become effective Monday, upping the rate up from 8.625 percent to 8.75 percent.
Buyers want good deal; sellers want top dollar
Real estate can be a funny business. Almost every buyer I speak to will express early in the conversation that “they want a good deal” and will usually follow up with “I don't want to pay too much.”
