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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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Exciting News: Yvonne Yang Recognized as a Top Real Estate Agent by RealTrends
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Sell ADUs as Condos in San José — Are Corner Lots the Big Winners?
Remember the law that allows homeowners to sell their accessory dwelling units (ADUs) separately? Since it took effect last year, we’re...
Aug 15, 2025


A Sunnyvale Las Palmas Success Story: How Targeted Upgrades Made All the Difference
We recently closed on another townhome in Sunnyvale’s beloved Las Palmas neighborhood. This latest sale is a perfect case study of how a...
Aug 14, 2025


Is It Better To Buy Now or Wait for Lower Mortgage Rates? Here’s the Tradeoff
Mortgage rates are still a hot topic – and for good reason. After the most recent jobs report came out weaker than expected, the bond...
Aug 14, 2025


Are These Myths About Buying a Newly Built Home Holding You Back?
If you’ve been skipping over newly built homes in your search, you might be doing so based on outdated assumptions. Let’s clear up a few...
Aug 13, 2025


Why Selling Without an Agent Can Cost You More Than You Think
Cutting out the agent might seem like a smart way to save when you sell your house. But here’s the hard truth. Last year, homes that sold...
Aug 12, 2025


Online Home-Buying Search Terms Recently Hit 2-Year High
Believe it or not, there are clear signs buyer interest is heating up again. Let’s talk about what’s really going on behind the scenes,...
Aug 11, 2025


A Second Home Might Be the Missing Piece in Your Retirement Plan
Are you wondering if you’re on track to retire someday? According to Intuit , 69% of people say today’s financial environment makes it...
Aug 6, 2025


The 3 Things You Risk by Pricing Too High
When selling your house, the price you choose isn’t just a number, it's a strategy . And in today’s market, that strategy needs to be...
Aug 5, 2025


The Truth About Down Payments (It’s Not What You Think)
Buying a home is exciting… until you start thinking about the down payment. That’s when the worry can set in. “I’ll never save enough.”...
Aug 4, 2025
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