Are age restrictions a reason why our property values are not rising?

[Medvedia]

I spoke with a source today who gave me a clear explanation of why the builder’s new Plainview property has an advantage over us, home sales-wise.

In addition to the obvious fact that the community is 12 to 15 years newer, there is this new tax benefit which is now given to people buying new homes.

A $1,000,000  apartment that was going to have almost $40,000 in taxes received the tax break which includes $12,000 in taxes the first year and rising 12% each successive year for a total of 8 years.

So, instead of paying $40,000, the homeowners will pay $12,000, $13,440, $15,052, $16,859, $18,882, $21,148, $23,685, $26,528 in each of the first 8 years. That is quite an incentive.

Additionally, they have the same benefit we had when we moved into MP. The first two years are tax free and then the $12,000 process starts.

What I could not definitively figure out was whether a resale of such a home would allow the new buyer to get those reductions or be stuck with the $40,000 bill which would likely kill their resale values.

[Medvedia]

That tax incentive is definitely a huge advantage for new builds, especially for first-time buyers or investors watching their bottom line. If resales don’t carry over the same tax benefit, that could absolutely impact long-term resale value — especially when buyers compare options side by side. Age restrictions could also limit your buyer pool, making newer, unrestricted developments more attractive overall.
It might help to consult professionals experienced in property management in San Jose to see how they evaluate similar trends and navigate resale challenges. They often have great insight into how incentives and restrictions play out over time.

[BrentRoberts]

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[GeraldSmith]

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