A Legal Primer for Divorce in Santa Clara County
can be an emotionally taxing and legally complex process, especially in a high-stakes region like Santa Clara County. Whether you’re contemplating divorce, in the midst…
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The End of an Era: Buyer Compensation Removed from the MLS
It's the end of an era!Since I got my real estate license in 2003 - and for at least 20 years before that - working…
Reasons Bay Area Real Estate Prices Continue to Rise
I've been a long-time, on-and-off-again reader of The Economist. I really enjoy the wide variety articles they publish, with stories from around the world -…
Sold in San Jose for 15.9% Over List Price Six Days on Market
recently closed a record-breaking sale of a home at 5359 Laurel Canyon Drive in San Jose. The sale of this home makes a good case study in…
Bay Area Home Improvement Return on Investment (ROI)
In the high-stakes world of Bay Area real estate, making strategic decisions about home improvement is crucial for maximizing property value. The quest for the…
Santa Clara County August 2024 Market Update
As we move through 2024, the real estate market in Santa Clara County continues to exhibit seasonal changes.Not surprisingly, the summer of 2024 saw a…
The Dog Days of Summer 2024
There's nothing like summer to break up a good routine, especially if you have school-age kids like I do. But summer is more than half…
Santa Cruz County Vacation Rental Ordinances
Key takeawaysSanta Cruz County’s vacation rental rules are highly location-specific—what’s allowed in one city or coastal zone may be restricted or prohibited just a few…
Pricing Unusual Homes in the Bay Area to Sell
If you've been reading my emails, blog, or watching my YouTube videos, you know that I'm practically obsessed with the law of supply and demand,…
Selling a Property in a Trust: What Bay Area Homeowners Need to Know
In the dynamic world of Bay Area real estate, selling a property in a trust presents a unique set of advantages and challenges that homeowners…