Single Family vs Condominium Properties In San Jose, CA

Given the high cost of housing in San Jose, many buyers (especially first time buyers) look into buying a condominium property instead of a single…

The 7-10 Year Real Estate Cycle

This morning I watched a new YouTube video by an agent in Utah that had recently been posted which touched on the 7-10 Year Real…

What Is Your Agent Doing?

It’s Monday morning…so what is your agent doing to get your home sold? If your agent is typical, I’m guessing they’re either still asleep, or it…

SANTA CRUZ REALTOR® ACHIEVES SRES DESIGNATION

Senior Real Estate SpecialistCapitola, CA – December 23, 2015 – Sebastian "Seb" Frey has been awarded the Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES®) designation by the…

A Homeowner’s Guide to Foreclosure in California

California Homeowner's Guide to ForeclosureThe California Department of Real Estate (now the Bureau of Real Estate) put out a guide to foreclosure for California homeowners…

Benefits Of 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges In San Jose CA

A 1031 exchange is a method for postponing taxes when selling one piece of real property and buying another. Properties used for business or investment…

7 Tips for Selling a Home with a Solar Power System

The use of solar power on California homes has skyrocketed over the past few years.  Having a solar power system on your roof is a good…

Real Estate’s a Dirty, Nasty Business

Real Estate's a Dirty, Nasty BusinesThirteen whole years. That’s how long I’ve been in the real estate business. I remember the first time I talked…

The California Short Sale Guidebook

Are you under water on your mortgage, behind on your mortgage payments, or both? If so, you're not alone; many people have been and are…

How Much is a Granny Unit Worth?

I received an email the other day from a gentleman who was wondering how much is a granny unit worth in Santa Cruz? That's an…