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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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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, 2025


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 8, 2025


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 7, 2025


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 2, 2025


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 1, 2025


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...
Jun 30, 2025


Multi-Generational Homebuying Hit a Record High – Here’s Why
Multi-generational living is on the rise. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 17% of homebuyers purchase a home to...
Jun 30, 2025


Why Homeownership Is Going To Be Worth It
Life can feel a bit unpredictable these days. What’s happening with inflation? The economy? The housing market? But in the middle of all...
Jun 23, 2025


3 Reasons To Buy a Home This Summer
Are you thinking about buying a home, but not sure if now’s the right time? A lot of people are waiting and wondering what the market’s...
Jun 19, 2025


🏡 Why I Often Discourage Clients from Buying
You might be surprised to hear this from a real estate agent—but I often tell my clients not to buy. Why? Because real estate isn't fast...
Jun 16, 2025


Is Inventory Getting Back To Normal?
After years of it feeling almost impossible to find a home you want to buy, things are changing for the better. Nationally, inventory is...
Jun 11, 2025


Buying Your First Home? FHA Loans Can Help
If you’re a first-time homebuyer, you might feel like the odds are stacked against you in today’s market. But there are resources and...
Jun 9, 2025


Understanding Today’s Mortgage Rates: Is 3% Coming Back?
A lot of buyers are pressing pause on their plans these days, holding out hope that mortgage rates will come down – maybe even back to...
Jun 4, 2025


Why Buying Real Estate Is Still the Best Long-Term Investment
Lately, it feels like every headline about the housing market comes with a side of doubt. Are prices going up or down? Are we headed for...
Jun 3, 2025


Newly Built Homes May Be Less Expensive Than You Think
Do you think a brand-new home means a bigger price tag? Think again. Right now, something unique is happening in the housing market....
Jun 2, 2025


Is It Better To Rent or Buy a Home?
You’ve probably asked yourself lately: Is it even worth trying to buy a home right now? With high home prices and stubborn mortgage...
May 29, 2025


Many Veterans Don’t Know about This VA Home Loan Benefit
For 80 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have helped countless Veterans buy a home. But even though a lot of Veterans have access...
May 27, 2025


Thinking about an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage? Read This First.
If you’ve been house hunting lately, you’ve probably felt the sting of today’s mortgage rates. And it’s because of those rates and rising...
May 22, 2025


More Homes for Sale Isn’t a Warning Sign – It's Your Buying Opportunity
Maybe you’ve heard the number of homes for sale has reached a recent high. And it might make you question if this is the start of another...
May 21, 2025


Don’t Let Student Loans Hold You Back from Homeownership
Did you know? According to a recent study, 72% of people with student loans think their debt will delay their ability to buy a home....
May 14, 2025
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