Will You Owe Capital Gains Tax When You Sell Your Bakersfield Home?
A 2026 guide for downsizing sellers on the $250,000/$500,000 exclusion, the "over-55 tax break" myth, and how it works alongside Prop 19.
Selling an Inherited Home in Bakersfield, CA: A Family's Guide to Probate and Trust Real Estate
What Kern County families need to know about probate, living trusts, and selling a loved one's house with clarity instead of confusion
Activities
Northwest Edition Episode 7
My Favorite Date Night in Northwest Bakersfield
Sellers Guide
Is Now a Good Time to Sell Your Bakersfield, Ca Home? What Downsizing Sellers Need to Know in 2026
A local look at Bakersfield's current housing market — and how to know if this is the right moment for your next move.
Bakersfield,California
Bakersfield Housing Market Update: What's Happening Right Now (September 2026)
A data-driven look at current home prices, inventory, and days on market across Bakersfield and Kern County — and what these numbers mean if you're thinking about buyi… Read more
Bakersfield,California
Can You Buy a Second House Before Selling Your First? A Bakersfield Homeowner's Guide
es — here's how current homeowners are timing two closings, what lenders actually require, and the steps to make it happen without getting stuck paying for two houses … Read more
Bakersfield,California
Bakersfield Mortgage Rates Fall 2026: Buyer's Guide
A look at where rates stand today, what experts are forecasting for the rest of 2026, and how it affects buying a home right here in Kern County.
Activities
Weekend with Kristin: Things to Do in Bakersfield This Weekend
September 4–5
55 Plus Communities
Brighton Parks Bakersfield: A Complete Guide to This 55+ Community
Everything Bakersfield homeowners need to know before downsizing into one of the area's most popular active adult neighborhoods.