Will you find this as shocking as I do?

, did you hear about the shocking report from Zillow that claims selling your home off-market will cost you on average 1.5% of the sale…

Negotiating the Sale of Your Silicon Valley Home: Lessons from Never Split the Difference

Selling a home in Silicon Valley can be nerve-wracking; after all, it's common that millions of dollars are at stake. You know what else is…

Tour the Rispin Mansion in Capitola

above the western bank of Soquel Creek, the historic Rispin Mansion was built between 1919 and 1921 and still stands as a testament to early 20th-century…

Why you Should Sign a Buyer Representation Agreement in the Bay Area

As you embark on your home buying journey in the Bay Area, one critical element that can significantly enhance your experience and outcome is signing…

Grand Estate Sold in Los Gatos – An Expansive Property Set on Over 10 Acres

Sold February 2025 • 7 Bedrooms • 6.5 Bathrooms • 8,570 Square Feet • 10.61 Acre Lot SizeConveniently located just two miles from downtown Los Gatos, the sprawling…

Zillow’s Study on Off-Market Home Sales: Selling on the MLS…Nets Sellers Less Cash at Closing?!

you hear? Zillow recently released a study that claims selling your home without using the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) will lose you money compared to…

10 Reasons to Work with Me

Finding the right real estate agent can feel overwhelming—after all, so many agents say the same things, promise the same results, and present themselves as…

Cost Segregation for Bay Area Real Estate Investors

takeawaysCost segregation doesn’t change how much a property depreciates—it changes when you get the tax benefit. By accelerating depreciation, Bay Area investors can improve near-term…

Converting a Bay Area Rental Property to a Primary Residence with a 1031 Exchange

Key takeawaysYou can’t 1031-exchange straight into a primary residence. The replacement property has to be acquired and operated as an investment first—typically by renting it…

Profitable Pre-Sale Home Renovation in Silicon Valley

seems like one of the perennial questions about the sale of real estate is what pre-sale fix-ups you might want to do before putting your…