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…
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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…
What You Need to Know about Performing a Lot Split Under California’s SB-9 in the Bay Area
If you’re a homeowner in California thinking about splitting your lot under SB-9, you’ve probably heard a lot of buzz about this new law. Maybe…
The Law of Diminishing Returns in Real Estate: When More Isn’t Always Better
When it comes to Silicon Valley real estate, bigger is not always better. Many homeowners assume that increasing the size of their house, owning a…
The Best REALTOR in Silicon Valley
If you’re buying or selling a home in Silicon Valley, you already know how competitive and complex this market can be. With home prices among…
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…
Who Pays the Buyer’s Agent in the Bay Area?
In my 22+ year career in real estate, I have represented a good mix of both buyers and sellers. When I work with buyers, one…
Does a Low Price Reduce the Perceived Value of Bay Area Real Estate?
Selling a home in the Bay Area can be an emotional and stressful process, especially when a property stays on the market longer than expected.…
Economic and Real Estate Outlook for 2025: Insights from Jose Rasco of HSBC
On February 6th 2025, JosĂ© Rasco gave an interview with Alf Nucifora of LuxeSF, the fifth in a yearly series of discussions about the national and local…