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Since the inception of this blog in 2016, I’ve been repeating the same mantra quite regularly: it’s a seller’s market. And to this day, the boom times continue. Though markets are by their nature always cyclical, the timing of these cycles varies. This particular upward trend in home prices has… Read More

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As we enter March, the Bay Area is finally getting the rain it sorely needs. The weather forecast varies between warm days and cold. And the world of real estate is experiencing its own fluctuations. With the traditional hottest season for real estate fast approaching, we should look ahead with… Read More

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Happy New Year! It’s officially 2018, and there’s no better time than now to set some New Year’s resolutions. But have you ever thought about making some resolutions related to real estate? Buying or selling a home, after all, is a huge and involved process. Even though having a knowledgeable… Read More

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We’re a mere two weeks away from 2018! The dawn of the new year presents a great opportunity to reflect upon the past year and plan for the future. Today I’d like to take a moment to review some simple steps you can take to prepare for the year ahead. Read More

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The holiday season is upon us, and there’s magic in the air. There’s also quite a bit of real estate news! Here’s a look at some of the biggest recent stories. HOW THE PROPOSED NEW TAX PLAN COULD AFFECT HOMEOWNERS This might be the most important… Read More

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Last fall, I did a blog post for other Realtors, explaining how to capitalize on the real estate market shifts that tend to accompany the last couple months of each year. The fact is, this is a situation that is not only beneficial to real estate… Read More

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Here’s an interesting fact: according to the latest census stats, 29% of homeowners in California are living mortgage-free. That’s right, more than a quarter of all owner-occupied residences are free and clear, unencumbered by those pesky monthly mortgage payments. This is a pretty surprising statistic, given the frequently gloomy… Read More

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Summer may be winding down, but the Bay Area real estate market remains as hot as ever. Today, let’s take a look at a great example of that in my latest listing. This home is located in the Blossom Valley area of San Jose, CA. Please join me for a… Read More

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If you’ve been keeping up with my posts, you’ll know that real estate news lately has been pretty one note. Basically, the predominant news story, day in and day out, is that Bay Area real estate is in the middle of a historic seller’s market. It’s been this way for… Read More

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     We’re now well into the summer of 2017, and it has certainly been an interesting seven months so far. As a real estate agent, one of my jobs is to analyze trends in the market, and observe how the number of homes on the market, list/sale prices, days… Read More