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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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Builder Incentives Reach 5-Year High
Even with more homes on the market right now, some buyers are still having a tough time finding the right one at the right price . Maybe...
Sep 4, 2025


What Mortgage Delinquencies Tell Us About the Future of Foreclosures
You may be seeing headlines about how foreclosures are rising. And if that makes you nervous that we’re headed for another crash, here’s...
Sep 3, 2025


Thinking About Renting Your House Instead of Selling? Read This First.
If your house is on the market but you haven’t gotten any offers you’re comfortable with, you may be wondering: what do I do if it...
Sep 2, 2025


History Shows the Housing Market Always Recovers
Now that the market is slowing down, homeowners who haven’t sold at the price they were hoping for are increasingly pulling their homes...
Aug 28, 2025


GreatSchools Ratings Update: What the Latest Changes Mean for Bay Area Families
If you've recently checked your local school's rating on GreatSchools, you may have noticed something surprising: scores have shifted....
Aug 27, 2025


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...
Aug 26, 2025


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 21, 2025


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 20, 2025


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 19, 2025


More Contracts Are Falling Through. Here’s How To Get Ahead.
When you sell a house, the last thing you want is for the deal to fall apart right before closing. But according to the latest data from...
Aug 18, 2025


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


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


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
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