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If you’ve been skipping over newly built homes in your search, you might be doing so based on outdated assumptions.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


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...
Jul 31, 2025


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 30, 2025


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 28, 2025


Concerned About Freeway Noise? Let’s Talk Facts
I’m selling a home this week, and a few buyers have asked the same question: “It looks close to the freeway—does it get noisy?” It’s a...
Jul 25, 2025


The U.S. Foreclosure Map You Need To See
Foreclosure headlines are making noise again – and they’re designed to stir up fear to get you to read them. But what the data shows is...
Jul 23, 2025


Don’t Make These Mistakes When Selling Your House
Are you thinking about selling your house? Some common mistakes today can make the process more stressful or even cost you money....
Jul 21, 2025


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 16, 2025


The Truth About Where Home Prices Are Heading
There are plenty of headlines these days calling for a housing market crash. But the truth is, they’re not telling the full story. Here’s...
Jul 10, 2025


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


Think No One’s Buying Homes Right Now? Think Again.
If you’ve seen headlines saying home sales are down compared to last year, you might be thinking – is it even a good time to sell? ...
Jul 3, 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
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