shop local, shop small | Bliss Beauty Center Los Altos
Most recently, we’ve made efforts to leverage our social media expertise and the tools that we’ve developed in connections with our real estate practice in trying to help local businesses in getting out their message. In this case, we’ve partnered with Bliss Beauty Center Los Altos in producing a video interview that discusses what services and products they are currently providing, what they have done to make shopping safer during Covid, and what we can do as consumers to support local businesses.
Getting to Know GreenTown Los Altos and Their Initiatives
As part of our ongoing public interest interview series, Suzanne recently sat down with Margie Suozzo with GreenTown Los Altos regarding GTLA’s history, programs and their Skip The Straw campaign. The interview is conducted within the native gardens at the David and Lucile Packard Foundation headquarters in downtown Los Altos.
Discussion Regarding Some of The Key Tax Law Changes of 2017
As part of our ongoing public interest interview series, we recently sat down with Marc Leardini of the Mountain View based CPA firm Young, Craig & Co. LLP. Our discussion centered on some of the key Tax Law Changes of 2017, including provisions surrounding SALT, which bear particular relevance to those in California.
Let’s Meet Up at the Post in Downtown Los Altos!
As part of our ongoing public interest interview series, we recently interviewed Vickie Breslin, proprietor of The Post restaurant on Main Street in Los Altos. From it’s newly constructed interiors, to its “Comfort Food You Can Feel Good About” menu, The Post is certain to be a hit in Los Altos. Listen in on our discussion regarding the restaurant’s origins, cocktail mixology, menu strategy and the upcoming Kentucky Derby event.
Investing in Commercial Real Estate in Downtown Los Altos
We know this will be a familiar face for many of you! We recently sat down with Dr. David R. Boschken, D.M.D. of Los Altos Orthodontics regarding the recent purchase of a facility in downtown Los Altos for his orthodontic practice. David discusses his thinking behind this investment and the revitalization of downtown Los Altos.
Transferring One’s Personal Residence Property Tax Basis to a New Residence
Rick interviews Dennis Young (CPA) of Young, Craig & Co., LLP regarding the guidelines and process under which one may be able transfer the property tax basis from their personal residence to a new residence following the sale of their home. As an alternative, Dennis explains a strategy for utilizing the proceeds of the sale of a personal residence in purchasing an investment property and the tax implications.
Los Altos Welcomes Morsey’s Farmhouse Restaurant
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Yulia Morsey of Morsey’s Farmhouse, a recently opened Farm to Table restaurant in downtown Los Altos. Yulia and Kaled Morsey own and operate the largest buffalo ranch in North America, which is located just outside of Sacramento. Buffalo serves as the inspiration for their new restaurant, which includes a wide range of buffalo based menu items. I have dined at Morsey’s Farmhouse and really enjoyed both the food and atmosphere.
How Neighbors May Complicate a Sale Transaction
Rick Bell interviews real estate attorney, Harry Price with the Price Law Firm, regarding real estate issues that commonly find their way to Harry’s desk. When the real estate sign goes up, some neighbors may come out of the woodwork to address lingering issues between the parties, which can frustrate a sale.
The Process and Complications of Building a New Home Today
Rick Bell interviews Shawn Owen of Owen Signature Homes regarding the building process in Los Altos Hills, including process, timing, obstacles and general costing.