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...cliché. Being a Ninja of any kind these days has almost become…

Moving to Atlanta From the Bay Area

you’re living in the Bay Area and thinking about relocating, Atlanta might not be the first city that comes to mind. But spend just a…

Structured Installment Sales: The Straightforward Path to Deferring Taxes on Real Estate Sales

takeawaysA structured installment sale lets you defer capital gains taxes by receiving payments over time instead of one lump sum, using IRS Section 453 rules…

The Market Is Shifting—Here’s What You Need to Know About the Second Half of 2025

We’re officially past the seasonal peak for home sales and pricing here in Silicon Valley—and frankly, across the country too. If you’ve been paying attention,…

The First Grateful Dead Concert: A San Jose House Party That Made Rock History

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 sixteen,…

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…

What Bay Area Tech Workers Need to Know About Mortgages Using RSUs, Stocks, and Creative Financing

takeawaysFor Bay Area tech workers, the biggest mortgage challenge isn’t income—it’s how lenders interpret RSUs, stock compensation, bonuses, and fluctuating pay when calculating debt-to-income and…

Compass: Real Estate Revolution – Why Analysts See a Bright Future for the Brokerage

On August 13, 2025, Business Breakdowns released Episode 226, “Compass: Real Estate Revolution,” a deep-dive into one of the most ambitious real estate brokerages in…

What to Do When Your Bay Area Home Isn’t Selling – Without Dropping the Price

Key takeaways A stale listing usually isn’t “unsellable”—it’s just lost momentum. Buyers assume something is wrong, so the job is to reset perception by improving…

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…