What Bay Area Tech Workers Need to Know About Mortgages Using RSUs, Stocks, and Creative Financing
a home in the Bay Area is never “simple.” Add in the fact that most Silicon Valley tech professionals don’t get paid like traditional W-2…
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.
Moving to Carlsbad from the Bay Area: Everything You Need to Know
you live in the Bay Area and have ever daydreamed about where you might move if you left Silicon Valley, chances are Carlsbad (and north…
Silicon Valley Real Estate Market Update – August 2025
Silicon Valley housing market is shifting — and the July 2025 numbers tell a story that national headlines aren’t capturing. If you’re buying or selling…
The Market Is Shifting—Here’s What You Need to Know About the Second Half of 2025
We’re officially past the seasonal peak for home sales and pricing here in Silicon Valley—and frankly, across the country too. If you’ve been paying attention,…
What to Do When Your Bay Area Home Isn’t Selling – Without Dropping the Price
a home can feel like an emotional rollercoaster – especially when your property has sat on the market for three months with no sale. As…
Structured Installment Sales: The Straightforward Path to Deferring Taxes on Real Estate Sales
I talk with Bay Area homeowners, especially those who’ve held property for decades, the same worry comes up again and again: “I’d like to sell,…
Compass: Real Estate Revolution – Why Analysts See a Bright Future for the Brokerage
On August 13, 2025, Business Breakdowns released Episode 226, “Compass: Real Estate Revolution,” a deep-dive into one of the most ambitious real estate brokerages in…
Moving to Boulder Colorado from the Bay Area
you’ve been considering relocating from the Bay Area to somewhere that still offers great food, strong job markets, a thriving outdoor lifestyle, and more affordable…
What You Need to Know About Well Water Testing When Selling Property in Santa Cruz County
If you’re selling a home or land in Santa Cruz County with a private well or Individual Water System (IWS), you must comply with a…
The First Grateful Dead Concert: A San Jose House Party That Made Rock History
be told, I’m pretty much a lifelong Deadhead. I caught my first show at Laguna Seca Raceway in 1987 at the tender age of sixteen,…