The Role of an Educational Consultant in Private School Admissions

the right school for your child can be an overwhelming process, especially in a region as competitive as the Bay Area. With a wide variety…

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…

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…

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

strategies are often an overlooked aspect of real estate investment, but for savvy investors, one technique can make a significant difference in cash flow and…

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

For real estate investors, the 1031 exchange is a powerful tool that allows for the deferral of capital gains taxes when exchanging one investment property…

The Marketability Checklist is an Essential Tool for Bay Area Home Sellers

In the topsy-turvy world of Bay Area real estate, accurately pricing a home is both an art and a science. Sellers often grapple with determining…