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Current challenges when highly appreciated California commercial real estate is owned by two or more people

August 13, 2019 by Daniel S. Gonzales 5 Comments

The ownership of real property in California by more than one person can be one of the most complex situations that investors can get involved with.  Nearly ten years ago, I prepared a special report that described various approaches for co-owners to employ to reduce the risks of holding title to commercial real estate.  That guide discussed several options available to … [Read more...] about Current challenges when highly appreciated California commercial real estate is owned by two or more people

Federal government expands high-priced residential real estate reporting obligations aimed at combatting money laundering

August 29, 2017 by Daniel S. Gonzales Leave a Comment

As property values keep rising in the San Francisco Bay Area and Silicon Valley at unprecedented rates , we continue to see how this phenomenon affects our area in a variety of different ways. I have written in my blog on a number of prior occasions regarding both the positive and negative impacts that these high real estate costs are having upon our community. It would now … [Read more...] about Federal government expands high-priced residential real estate reporting obligations aimed at combatting money laundering

Reducing income taxes: considering a 1031 tax-deferred exchange

June 30, 2015 by Daniel S. Gonzales Leave a Comment

Reducing income taxes One of the thorniest challenges facing holders of commercial real property, both in California and elsewhere, is reducing the income taxes incurred when disposing of highly-appreciated assets. Commercial real estate owners have responded to this challenge by taking advantage of the Internal Revenue Code Section 1031 tax-deferred exchange—in which property … [Read more...] about Reducing income taxes: considering a 1031 tax-deferred exchange

California commercial brokers now subject to stricter dual agency requirements

January 14, 2015 by Daniel S. Gonzales Leave a Comment

Effective January 1, 2015, commercial real estate brokers and salespersons in California will be required to comply with stringent agency disclosure requirements, formerly applicable only to residential real estate brokers, which mandate expressly setting forth their agency role in a transaction (i.e., as the agent for a buyer, seller, tenant, or landlord, or as a dual agent on … [Read more...] about California commercial brokers now subject to stricter dual agency requirements

Withholding tax planning for foreign purchasers of U.S. real estate

July 15, 2014 by Daniel S. Gonzales Leave a Comment

Foreign purchasers have been—and continue to be—major investors in our local real estate markets. During the 12 months ending in March 2013, foreign buyers committed more than $68 billion to U.S. residential real estate. Particularly in California and Florida, a significant proportion of purchasers of residential real estate hail from abroad. Unfortunately, some of these … [Read more...] about Withholding tax planning for foreign purchasers of U.S. real estate

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Mr. Gonzales is in private practice, providing representation, advice and counsel in complex real estate, corporate, and business transactions on behalf of public and private institutions, businesses, and individuals.

This material has been prepared by Daniel S. Gonzales for informational purposes only and does not constitute advertising, a solicitation, or legal advice. Neither delivery nor transmission of this material or the information contained herein is intended to create, and receipt thereof does not constitute formation of, an attorney-client relationship. The reader should not rely upon this information for any purpose without seeking legal advice from a licensed attorney. The information contained in this material is provided only as general information and is not promised or guaranteed to be correct or complete. Daniel S. Gonzales expressly disclaims all liability in respect to actions taken or not taken based on any or all the contents of this material.

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