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…
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Is Silicon Valley a Good Place to Live?
So, you're wondering if Silicon Valley is the right place for you? It's a question many people are asking, and the answer, as with most…
A Home Equity Consultation: Maximizing Cash Out at Closing on the Sale of Your Home
When most homeowners think about their property, the first question that comes to mind is often, What is my home worth? It's a natural starting…
Timing the Sale of Your Silicon Valley Home for Maximum Profit
Deciding when to sell your home in Silicon Valley is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make. While many sellers focus on seasonality—whether spring,…
Selling a Home in the Bay Area to Pay for Senior Care: A Guide for Families
As parents age and require long-term care, adult children often face tough financial decisions. In the high-cost Bay Area, a senior’s home is frequently their…
The First Grateful Dead Concert: A San Jose House Party That Made Rock History
Truth 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…
Five Reasons Why Asking Zillow What Your House is Worth is a Bad Idea
me start with this: Zillow is a household name. I respect the reach they have and the tech they’ve built. But when it comes to…
Using Curiosity and FOMO in Real Estate Marketing to Drive Buyer Interest
In today’s competitive real estate market, especially in high-demand areas like the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, creating a sense of urgency and curiosity in…
How to Handle a Lowball Offer on your Home in the Bay Area
’ve been selling homes in Silicon Valley and the surrounding areas for years, and for a long time, lowball offers were pretty rare. In a…
How to Pursue a Conservatorship or Guardianship Through the Courts
If you’re like many adult children in the Bay Area, you may be finding yourself in a tough spot. A parent or loved one is…