Transition Assistance for Distressed Homeowners
This morning I received an email from Bank of America that there is still Transition Assistance for Distressed Homeowners in California. Not all homeowners will…
Author: Seb Frey
The Worst Kitchen Layout Ever
I spend a lot of time on the MLS. A lot of the time, I'm looking for properties for my clients. But I also spend…
[M07/S04] Top Negotiation Tactics to use when Selling your Home
Here are seventop negotiation tactics to use when selling your home. Even though they are simple, they are very effective. I use these tactics all…
For Sale By Owner, North Monterey County Real Estate, Santa Cruz Real Estate, Sellers, Silicon Valley Real Estate
Private Sale vs. Public Sale on the MLS
In times of low inventory and strong buyer demand, it seems that any home can be sold, before even so much as a for-sale sign…
Make the Buyer pay the Seller’s Closing Costs
One of the major drawbacks to real estate as an investment is that it's not a liquid asset. You can't turn a house into a…
Planning for High Cost Real Estate
Real estate values in the Golden State have been soaring for the past couple of years - especially around the San Francisco bay area. Of…
Home Owners Win when Buyers Compete
This is an email I just wrote with some sage advice to my client. There's a property he wants to put an offer in, but…
The Dirty Truth about Home Price Valuations
The Internet is swimming in offers for free, instant home price valuations. They're all over Google search results, Facebook, Craigslist, and just about every Realtor…
Water Conservation and Quality Issues for the Homeowner
I recently did a Google Hangout with Gerry Bulfin of CleanWaterStore.com in Santa Cruz, California. We spent a half hour or so talking about water…
Repairing Cracks in Stucco and Drywall
Is there an easy and affordable method for repairing cracks in stucco and drywall? The other day I was out inspecting a house with a…