07/10/2025
How the “Big Beautiful Tax Bill” Affects Real Estate & Mortgages
Signed into law on July 4th, the “Big Beautiful Tax Bill” brings meaningful changes to the housing and mortgage landscape—especially for high-cost markets like the San Francisco Bay Area. One of the biggest wins for homeowners is the increase in the SALT deduction cap from $10,000 to $40,000 for households earning under $500K, which restores significant tax relief for buyers in high-tax states like California. The bill also makes mortgage insurance deductions permanent, helping first-time buyers lower their taxable income and potentially qualify for larger loans. On the investment side, extended bonus depreciation and full interest deductibility for rental properties make real estate more attractive to investors, even in a higher-rate environment. While the $750K mortgage interest deduction cap remains unchanged, the broader changes are expected to boost buyer demand, support housing prices, and keep DSCR and commercial loan activity strong.
Henry Dang
Realtor / Loan Officer
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