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Still Waters, Steady Heart — My 22nd Year as a Bay Area Real Estate Agent
My 22nd Year as a Bay Area Real Estate Agent This year, the RealTrends national rankings were released—an industry-recognized list...
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Builders Are Building Smaller Homes
There’s no arguing it, affordability is still tight. And if you’re trying to buy a home, that may mean you need to look at smaller houses...
Apr 11, 2024


The Top 5 Reasons You Need a Real Estate Agent when Buying a Home
You may have heard headlines in the news lately about agents in the real estate industry and discussions about their commissions. And if...
Apr 9, 2024


Don’t Let Your Student Loans Delay Your Homeownership Plans
If you have student loans and want to buy a home, you might have questions about how your debt affects your plans. Do you have to wait...
Apr 8, 2024


Newly Built Homes Could Be a Game Changer This Spring
Buying a home this spring? You’re probably navigating today’s affordability challenges and dealing with the limited number of homes for...
Apr 3, 2024


What’s the Latest with Mortgage Rates?
Recent headlines may leave you wondering what’s next for mortgage rates. Maybe you’d previously heard there were going to be cuts this...
Mar 29, 2024


Is It Easier To Find a Home To Buy Now?
One of the biggest hurdles buyers have faced over the past few years has been a lack of homes available for sale. But that’s starting to...
Mar 28, 2024


What Every Homebuyer Should Know About Closing Costs
Before making the decision to buy a home, it's important to plan for all the costs you’ll be responsible for. While you're busy saving...
Mar 25, 2024


What Are Experts Saying About the Spring Housing Market?
If you’re planning to move soon, you might be wondering if there'll be more homes to choose from, where prices and mortgage rates are...
Mar 21, 2024


Does It Make Sense To Buy a Home Right Now?
Thinking about buying a home? If so, you're probably wondering: should I buy now or wait? Nobody can make that decision for you, but...
Mar 20, 2024


4 Tips To Make Your Strongest Offer on a Home
Are you thinking about buying a home soon? If so, you should know today’s market is competitive in many areas because the number of homes...
Mar 18, 2024


Your Home Is a Powerful Investment
Going into 2023, there was a lot of talk about a possible recession that would cause the housing market to crash. Some in the media were...
Mar 13, 2024


What Mortgage Rate Do You Need To Move?
If you’ve been thinking about buying a home, mortgage rates are probably top of mind for you. They may even be why you’ve put your plans...
Mar 12, 2024


Finding Your Perfect Home in a Fixer Upper
If you’re trying to buy a home and are having a hard time finding one you can afford, it may be time to consider a fixer-upper. That’s a...
Mar 11, 2024


The Benefits of Downsizing When You Retire
If you’re taking a look at your expenses as you retire, saving money where you can has a lot of appeal. One long-standing, popular way to...
Mar 7, 2024


Closing the Perfect Match: A Tale of Trust and Networks
In the dynamic realm of real estate, I recently closed a remarkable off-market deal that beautifully encapsulates the essence of trust...
Mar 5, 2024


What To Know About Credit Scores Before Buying a Home
If you want to buy a home, you should know your credit score is a critical piece of the puzzle when it comes to qualifying for a...
Mar 5, 2024


2024 Real Estate Adventures: A Jan-Feb Overview
Kicking off 2024, it’s been nothing short of an adventure in the real estate world. From uncovering hidden residential gems to navigating...
Mar 4, 2024


Why You Want an Agent’s Advice for Your Move
No matter how you slice it, buying or selling a home is a big decision. And when you’re going through any change in your life and you...
Feb 29, 2024


Finding Home: Rain or Shine in Saratoga
🌧️🏡 Found a gem in Saratoga on a super rainy day with my client. It was pouring like crazy, but guess what? Totally worth it! 🌈 We...
Feb 28, 2024


Why So Many People Fall in Love with Homeownership
Chances are at some point in your life you’ve heard the phrase, home is where the heart is. There’s a reason that’s said so often....
Feb 23, 2024
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