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New Year, New Home? Achieve Your Financial Goals Whether You’re Buying, Selling, or Staying Put
The start of a new year always compels people to take a fresh look at their health, career, relationships, and financial goals. But with historically low mortgage rates, increased home sales and price growth, and tight housing inventory, the time is right to also make...
Maximizing Property Return On Investment
While the U.S. economy is experiencing turmoil in many segments due to the global coronavirus pandemic, real estate has remained relatively unscathed. Historically low mortgage interest rates have led to increased demand for home purchases. Combined with...
The Power of No
We hear a lot about encouraging our kids and the power of “Yes”. But I actually think it’s really important and relevant to say “No”. If you grow up always hearing “Yes” or having the path cleared for you, it can be very difficult when you encounter hardships in life....
Strong Housing Market Expected to Continue into 2021
“2020 will be known for a lot of things, and a record-breaking year for real estate will certainly be one of its more unexpected legacies,” prominent economist Daryl Fairweather said. And he’s right: most of us would have expected the housing market to suffer from...
5 Tips About Virtual Home Tours for Buyers and Sellers
For years now, virtual home tours have helped real estate buyers far and wide find the perfect home. From long-distance military personnel being relocated, to investors expanding their portfolio, to homeowners looking for a vacation getaway, this technology makes...
Move-Up vs. Second Home : Which One Is Right For You?
The pandemic has changed the way many of us live, work, and attend school—and those changes have impacted our priorities when it comes to choosing a home. According to a recent survey by The Harris Poll, 75% of respondents who have begun working remotely would like to...
Increasing Value With Home Renovation
Are you considering a home renovation as a way to increase the value of your propety? There are two ways that you can build value with any real estate investment. The first is through natural appreciation where the value of the property grows over time due to...
Why Are High Property Prices Still a Thing?
The Bay Area real estate market continues to confound experts with high property prices which counters commonly held economic theory. Mortgage interest rates are at historic lows, buyer demand remains robust even in the face of widespread job losses, and prices for...