Good Lighting Sells Homes: Why Natural Sunlight Makes Your Home Sell For More

Key takeawaysNatural light isn’t just “nice”—it’s a value signal. Bright rooms feel larger, cleaner, and more inviting, and buyers make that emotional judgment fast (often…

What to Expect when Relocating to Coral Gables, Florida from the Bay Area

you’ve owned a home in Silicon Valley for a long time, you’ve probably had the same thought a lot of my 60+ homeowners have had…

The Good News for Sillicon Valley – January 20, 2026

of the most common phrases I hear from longtime Bay Area homeowners is, “I want to sell my home as-is.” Unlike most REALTOR®s, I am…

The Good News for Silicon Valley – January 13, 2026

I've always said it doesn't matter where you stand, so long as you know where you're going. But I find it helpful to know how…

Proof That Staging With Rented Furniture And Decor Is a Waste of Money

Key takeawaysA controlled academic study found that staging with rented furniture and dĂ©cor did not produce statistically significant increases in buyers’ price valuations, even though…

Predicting The Next Silicon Valley Market Crash: Planning For 2026 and Beyond

takeawaysCrash talk is back not because Silicon Valley is “collapsing,” but because demand is softer (high payments + affordability stress) while prices are still being…

The Good News for Santa Cruz – January 20, 2026

  of the most common phrases I hear from longtime Bay Area homeowners is, “I want to sell my home as-is.” Unlike most REALTOR®s, I…

The Good News for Santa Cruz – January 13, 2026

I've always said it doesn't matter where you stand, so long as you know where you're going. But I find it helpful to know how…

Seb Frey Earns Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) Designation, Expanding Support for Bay Area Senior Homeowners

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Seb Frey, Broker Associate - Compass (DRE #01369847)Phone: 408-596-1623Email: [email protected] VALLEY / LOS GATOS, CA — January 13, 2026 — Seb Frey, a…

California AB 1033: A First-Hand Guide to ADU Condo Conversions

Key takeawaysCalifornia AB 1033 allows certain ADUs to be legally converted into separate condominiums, creating a new path for homeowners to sell or finance an…