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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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Should You Still Expect a Bidding War?
If you’re still worried about having to deal with a bidding war when you buy a home, you may be able to let some of that fear go. While...
4 days ago


From Frenzy to Breathing Room: Buyers Finally Have Time Again
If you tried to buy a home a few years ago, you probably still remember the frenzy. Homes were listed one day and gone the next....
Aug 22


Condos Could Be a Win for Today’s Buyers
Not every homebuyer wants the biggest house on the block. Some want something simpler, more affordable, and easier to maintain,...
Aug 21


Housing Market Forecasts for the Rest of 2025
If you’ve been watching the market, you’ve likely noticed a few changes already this year. But what’s next? From home prices to mortgage...
Aug 20


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 15


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If you’ve been skipping over newly built homes in your search, you might be doing so based on outdated assumptions.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 14


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 7


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 5


Strong Sales, High Demand & Opportunity—Bay Area Real Estate Recap
The spring selling season in the Bay Area is typically the most active time of year for real estate, but in Q2 2025, it came with unique...
Aug 1


What Credit Score Do You Really Need To Buy a Home?
According to Fannie Mae , 90% of buyers don’t actually know what credit score lenders are looking for, or they overestimate the minimum...
Jul 31


Today’s Tale of Two Housing Markets
Depending on where you live, the housing market could feel red-hot or strangely quiet right now. The truth is, local markets are starting...
Jul 29


Why a Newly Built Home Might Be the Move Right Now
Are you looking for better home prices, or even a lower mortgage rate? You might find both in one place: a newly built home. While many...
Jul 18


Mortgage Rates Are Stabilizing – How That Helps Today’s Buyers
Over the past few years, affordability has been the biggest challenge for homebuyers. Between rapidly rising home prices and higher...
Jul 17


The Advice First-Time Homebuyers Need To Hear
Buying your first home is a big milestone – and the right support is going to make it a whole lot easier. Because while this process...
Jul 15


Selling and Buying at the Same Time? Here’s What You Need To Know
If you're a homeowner planning to move, you're probably wondering what the process is going to look like and what you should tackle...
Jul 9


Bay Area Fixers: Blind Gamble or Smart Move? Why the Right Agent Matters
When it comes to buying an older home in the Bay Area, many buyers think the hardest part is finding a property they like—and once that’s...
Jul 9


What You Should Know About Getting a Mortgage Today
If you’ve been putting off buying a home because you thought getting approved would be too hard, know this: qualifying for a mortgage is...
Jul 8


Why Big Investors Aren’t a Challenge for Today’s Homebuyer
Remember the chatter in the headlines about all the homes big institutional investors were buying? If you were thinking about buying a...
Jul 3


Eichler vs. Veteran Homes: Why So Many Bay Area Buyers Get It Wrong
“Is Eichler the legendary veteran house?” That’s one of the most common questions I get from buyers house hunting in the Bay Area. And...
Jul 2


Record Prices & Resilient Sales: Santa Clara & San Mateo in Focus
Despite some spring slowdown sparked by April’s stock market dip and ongoing economic uncertainty, Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties...
Jul 1
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