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      "name": "How will a guest house impact my property taxes and insurance?",
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        "text": "Adding a guest house will likely increase your property's assessed value, leading to higher property taxes. The exact increase will depend on the new square footage, construction costs, and local tax assessment methods in your specific East Bay city. Additionally, your homeowner's insurance policy will need to be updated to cover the new structure, its contents, and potential liabilities, especially if you plan to rent it out. It's advisable to consult with a tax advisor and your insurance provider early in the planning process to understand these financial impacts.",
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        "description": "A guest house will likely increase your property's assessed value, leading to higher property taxes, depending on local tax methods. Your homeowner's insurance will also need updates to cover the new structure and liabilities."
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  "description": "A guest house will likely increase your property's assessed value, leading to higher property taxes, depending on local tax methods. Your homeowner's insurance"
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