What Happens When Your Parent Dies With a Reverse Mortgage?
You are already dealing with grief. You are managing the paperwork, the funeral, the family. And then someone mentions the reverse mortgage your parent took…
Author: Seb Frey
Meet Seb Frey: Your unpretentious and reliable Silicon Valley REALTOR blending warmth with expertise. With a wealth of experience, Seb guides clients through the real estate journey, ensuring precision and professionalism. Trust Seb to turn your dreams into keys or cash.
The More Homes on the Market Act: Why This Proposed Tax Change Could Matter for Long-Time Bay Area Homeowners
Key takeawaysThe More Homes on the Market Act would raise the federal capital gains exclusion on the sale of a primary residence from $250,000 to…
Appraisal Secrets From A 25-Year Veteran Appraiser In California
takeawaysIn a purchase transaction, the appraiser typically receives the signed purchase contract before the inspection. That contract is treated as real market data (a willing…
Selling Your Home in San Jose After 30 Plus Years: What’s Changed and What to Expect
takeawaysYour San Jose home has likely created life-changing equity—your main job now is maximizing net proceeds, not chasing trendy renovations.Today’s buyers are buying location, schools,…
Strategic Pricing and MLS Optimization: How I Maximize Exposure for Every Listing
Key takeawaysPrice at the right thresholds to widen your buyer pool.Inman advises against “99” pricing and says buyers search in price bands; a round number…
A Silicon Valley REALTOR® Built Three Apps With AI, Without Writing a Single Line of Code
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEHow Claude AI and a REALTOR®’s Tech Background Combined to Create Avidify, a Free Professional Inspection App for Real Estate AgentsSILICON VALLEY, CA…
Moving to Huntington Beach From The Bay Area
you’re thinking about trading your Bay Area routine for a beach-first lifestyle, you’re not alone. I’ve been hearing the same question more and more: “Is…
Compass and Redfin Partnership Is Good News For Long-Time Silicon Valley Homeowners
takeawaysThe Compass + Rocket/Redfin partnership lets Compass “Coming Soon” listings reach Redfin’s massive audience (60M buyers) while your listing still avoids the “clock starting” effect…
The Spring 2026 Silicon Valley Real Estate Market Is Off To A Weak Start, And It Could Be About To Get Worse
takeawaysThe early spring 2026 market signals are weaker than what many Silicon Valley sellers are used to—demand looks softer, buyers are more cautious, and the…
What is the Best Day of the Year to List My Bay Area Home for Sale?
takeawaysIf you force me to pick one “best day,” it’s March 15.Not because there’s anything magical about that date, but because it’s often the moment…