Why Custom Designs, Upgrades and Finishes in Silicon Valley Always Lose Sellers Money

One of the recurring challenges I see in Silicon Valley real estate is what happens when a homeowner pours time, effort, and money into creating…

Compass Now Covers Senior Assisted Living Move-In Costs: A Game Changer for Bay Area Families

Press ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseLos Gatos, CA — September 26,2025  — Sebastian Frey, Broker Associate with Compass Silicon Valley, is proud to share the news of…

The Family Mortgage Playbook: Using Family Money to Buy Real Estate

Baby Boomers hold more than half of all U.S. household wealth, much of it tied up in home equity, retirement accounts, and cash. That adds…

My Experience at a Ninja Installation in Fort Collins, Colorado – September 2025

When I first heard about Ninja Selling, I thought the name sounded a little...cliché. Being a Ninja of any kind these days has almost become…

Why Downsizing to a 55+ Community Might Be The Best Move You’ll Ever Make

I spend a lot of time with folks in their 60s, 70s, and 80s who tell me the same thing: “Seb, I want to stay…

Immediate Financial Help for Moving Into Assisted Living: A Game Changer for Bay Area Families

Me AnytimeIs there anything you'd like help with? Feel free to reach out to me directly. No question is too big or too small. All…

Bay Area Estate Sales: A Complete Do-It-Yourself Guide For Families

If you’ve ever wandered through an estate sale, you know the feeling: a mix of curiosity, nostalgia, and the excitement of stumbling onto a treasure.…

My Priority Buyer Process: A Smarter, Faster, Less Stressful Path to Buying Your Next Home in Silicon Valley

Buying a home in Silicon Valley should be one of the most exciting adventures of your life. For most people, though, it’s anything but. Instead…

Silicon Valley Real Estate Market Update – September 2025

everyone! Welcome to my September 2025 Silicon Valley real estate market update. If you've been following the market closely—or just trying to figure out what's…

The Why, When, and How of Moving To Assisted Living in The Bay Area

If you’ve started thinking about assisted living for yourself or a loved one, chances are you’re feeling both curiosity and hesitation. It’s a big transition,…