How Smart Is It to Buy a Home Today?
Whether you’re buying your first home or selling your current house, if your needs are changing and you think you need to move, the decision…
Category: Blog
Happy Lunar New Year Bay Area – the Year of the Ox!
Welcome to the year of the Metal Ox! Last year was the year of the Rat, and we all know how that turned out. But…
July 2020 Santa Cruz County Real Estate Market Update
Market Activity Soars after Early Spring DeclineRecovering from the initial shelter-in-place drop in sales activity, Santa Cruz County has now jumped well above the highest…
How to Safely Sell Your Home During a Pandemic
While a global pandemic of a potentially lethal virus may be a challenging time to sell your home, there are creative ways to do it…
Blog, Local, Market Update, Presentations, Santa Cruz Real Estate, Silicon Valley Real Estate, Video
California Real Estate Forecast for 2020
As you may have heard, I recently became a Broker Associate with Compass in Los Gatos (the former Alain Pinel REALTORS). There are a lot…
What Are the Benefits of a 20% Down Payment?
If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, you may be wondering how much money you need to come up with for your down…
Protect your Home from Wildfires
It's a sure bet that 2020 will go down in history for a number of reasons. Many people will think of COVID-19, of course -…
Tips for Creating a Stellar Home Office in a Small Home
There are many benefits that come with working from home. You don’t have to commute to an office, you can set your own hours, and…
Blog, Charts and Statistics, Commentary, Negotiation, North Monterey County Real Estate, Santa Cruz Real Estate, Sellers, Silicon Valley Real Estate
How Multiple Offers Affect Sale Price
It's that time of year again! Early in the year, inventory is low - but there's no shortage of eager buyers looking to purchase a…
Why I Moved to Compass
On November 1, 2019 I joined Compass as a Broker Associate. This is only the third brokerage I have been affiliated with in nearly 17…