Academic Study Shows Seniors Sell for 5% Less – And How You Can Actually Sell For More
'd like to talk about an April 2026 study from the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College that has been getting some press lately,…
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How to Handle Missing Out on A Bay Area Home In Competitive Bidding
I'd like to talk about one of the more frustrating experiences you can have as a Bay Area home buyer, which is finding a house…
Why I Love Working With Seniors in Silicon Valley as Their Trusted REALTOR®
you're reading this, there's a pretty good chance you're sitting somewhere between two phone calls. One was with your mom or dad, and it ended…
Should I Sell or Rent My Bay Area Home When I Retire?
TakeawaysThe real reason downsizing feels impossible usually isn't logistics, it's fear. Your brain is wired to keep you in familiar territory, and after decades in…
The 10 Biggest Mistakes Families Make When Selling a Senior Loved One’s Home
Key takeawaysMost of the biggest mistakes in senior home sales are entirely preventable -- they happen because families did not know what they did not…
Ten Questions to Ask A Bay Area Real Estate Agent Before You Hire Them
If you're getting ready to sell a long-time Bay Area home, or you're helping a parent through that decision, you are probably about to interview…
How The Wrong Silicon Valley REALTOR® Could Cost Your Family $100K or More
you're a long-time homeowner in the Silicon Valley getting ready to sell, or you are an adult child helping your parents through the process, I…
The Rengstorff House in Mountain View Is A Historical Treasure
When most people think about Mountain View these days, they think about Google, Castro Street on a Friday night, traffic on 101, and the price…
Inherited Home in Silicon Valley: What to Do in the First 90 Days
TakeawaysThe first 90 days after inheriting a home are critical. Decisions made — or deferred — during this window can have long-term financial and legal…
20 Questions to Ask a Senior Real Estate Specialist Before Hiring One (With the Answers You Should Expect)
Key takeawaysThe SRES designation (Senior Real Estate Specialist) is a starting point, not a guarantee of deep experience. Ask follow-up questions.A genuinely experienced senior real…