Why is there no For Sale By Owner in the Bay Area?
If you’re like most property buyers, you’ve spent some time looking on Zillow for a property that you want to purchase. With that search, you’ve…
Category: Commentary
Timeless Real Estate Advice for the Bay Area
I obtained my real estate salespersons' license on February 20, 2003. Â That means this week marks the end of my first 20 years in the…
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…
Charts and Statistics, Commentary, Market Update, North Monterey County Real Estate, Santa Cruz Real Estate, Silicon Valley Real Estate, Video
2019 Mid-Year Real Estate Update for Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, and Monterey
And here we are, just past half-way through 2019! Happened so quick, I'll bet you feel a bit of whiplash. It's been an interesting half-year…
Selling a Home in 2019 vs. 2020
Is this In Your Future?One of the most popular pages on my website in 2018 was an article where I addressed the perennial question, "Is…
How my Passion for Tech Shapes my Real Estate Career
Earlier this week I was talking with someone about my personal passions. I actually have a few passions which we discussed - my family, travel,…
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…
Stop the Madness! Just say NO on AB 1482
The good folks at the California Association of REALTORS (C.A.R.) have sounded the alarm bell. They are urging all California REALTORS to call their state…
Silicon Valley Real Estate Prices Drop Sharply in Q1 2019
A couple of days ago I attended a regional meeting of local REALTOR Association leadership. We had officers and staff from around the greater San…
Why It’s Better to Sell Your Home Early in 2019
Get a Jump on Selling in 2019If you're thinking of selling your home in 2019, it's something you'll want to do sooner rather than later. …