Proof That Major Pre-Sale Renovations Rarely Pay Off for Bay Area and Silicon Valley Homeowners

takeawaysFor most Bay Area and Silicon Valley homeowners, major pre-sale renovations rarely deliver a positive return. The data shows that big remodels often cost more…

Immediate Financial Help for Moving Into Assisted Living: A Game Changer for Bay Area Families

Me AnytimeIs there anything you'd like help with? Feel free to reach out to me directly. No question is too big or too small. All…

Bay Area Estate Sales: A Complete Do-It-Yourself Guide For Families

Key takeawaysRunning a Bay Area estate sale yourself is possible, but it’s a real project—not a weekend task. Success depends on planning, pricing, staging, and…

My Priority Buyer Process: A Smarter, Faster, Less Stressful Path to Buying Your Next Home in Silicon Valley

Buying a home in Silicon Valley should be one of the most exciting adventures of your life. For most people, though, it’s anything but. Instead…

Silicon Valley Real Estate Market Update – September 2025

everyone! Welcome to my September 2025 Silicon Valley real estate market update. If you've been following the market closely—or just trying to figure out what's…

Why Custom Designs, Upgrades and Finishes in Silicon Valley Always Lose Sellers Money

One of the recurring challenges I see in Silicon Valley real estate is what happens when a homeowner pours time, effort, and money into creating…

Compass Now Covers Senior Assisted Living Move-In Costs: A Game Changer for Bay Area Families

Press ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseLos Gatos, CA — September 26,2025  — Sebastian Frey, Broker Associate with Compass Silicon Valley, is proud to share the news of…

The Family Mortgage Playbook: Using Family Money to Buy Real Estate

Baby Boomers hold more than half of all U.S. household wealth, much of it tied up in home equity, retirement accounts, and cash. That adds…

My Experience at a Ninja Installation in Fort Collins, Colorado – September 2025

When I first heard about Ninja Selling, I thought the name sounded a little...clichĂ©. Being a Ninja of any kind these days has almost become…

Why Downsizing to a 55+ Community Might Be The Best Move You’ll Ever Make

Key takeawaysDownsizing to a 55+ community isn’t about “giving something up”—it’s often about gaining simplicity, predictability, and a lifestyle designed around how you actually want…