We know about the catastrophic wild fires California has experienced but what exactly does this mean for an insurance company, why don't they want our business? Here's a slightly different perspective, let's look at the dollars and cents of the business (and, yes. it's probably TMI but I don't know how to say it briefly)....
The information here showing the median single family home sale prices for Santa Clara and San Mateo counties is interesting as there are certain key indicators over the past two years....
Lately, I've been asked many times whether or not we're out of the real estate gloomies we've experienced lately! While the first quarter of 2022 was a steaming hot market, that can't be said for the months that followed with real estate trending downwards. What a difference a year makes! Over the last year we've had to deal with a war, stock market and Bitcoin plunge, numerous interest rates hikes, layoffs, and let's not forget bank failures; phew, we all deserve a break! In comparing the first quarter of 2022 with the first quarter of 2023, it's clear that several cities...
When listing their home, every seller wants it to look its best, to show well, to obtain the highest sale price possible. When meeting with my clients, I stress the following: 1. Vacate your home and if that's not possible, empty it as much as possible Once you've a signed contract you may only have 2-4 weeks to vacate, to avoid that deadline stress, pack as much as possible and rent a pod or storage unit. Getting a short term rental or moving in with family/friends is also a great help; remember, once the house is listed, if you're still living in it,...
According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) who track housing information, the number one reason sellers sold their homes since the start of the pandemic was their need to find a larger home. The need for a home office, space to homeschool children, and the attraction of yard space during shelter-in-place...
So appreciate getting feedback on my postings, your input really helps me! It was recently pointed out to me that I haven't posted information on rental pricing, so this post addresses rentals in five Silicon Valley cities: Cupertino, Los Altos, Mountain View, Palo Alto, and Sunnyvale, the cities I get asked about most! ...
This week I'm profiling Los Altos, while there is lots of activity for houses, there is less for condos/townhomes as there are fewer of those in Los Altos, at only two recent sales it's not a true reflection but it does show what can be purchased in Los Altos....
Hello Friends, continuing my theme of updating you on our local real estate, this time around I'm profiling Sunnyvale. If you have any friends, family, or co-workers who plan to move to Sunnyvale, please pass this info on....
Hello Friends, If you're anything like me, you love information, so I've put together some stats in an easy to read visual that I hope you'll find gives a nice quick overview of the market. I have access to a lot of real estate information courtesy of our local Multiple Listing System; going forward I'll be sending you more such information....
Hello All, in my line of work I'm fortunate to meet many people. Through a local Next Door posting I met Kimberly whose products interested me. Meeting with Kimberly has been a pleasure; I've purchased several of her products and they are lovely. ...