Understanding Property Liens in San Jose: A Comprehensive Guide

IntroductionWhen it comes to real estate transactions, property liens can be a major obstacle for both buyers and sellers. In San Jose, California, understanding property…

What the Absorption Rate means when selling your Silicon Valley Home

Today, were going to discuss one of the most interesting, sexiest topics within the world of real estate: absorption rate! Ok, Im only joking. There…

The Endowment Effect in Real Estate

The endowment effect is a human tendency to value something more when we own it. Last year, economist Richard Thaler even won the Nobel Prize…

Caveat Venditor with the buyer’s Due Diligence

I have never worked as an agent in any other state aside from California, so I confess I am not an expert in the practice…

From Santa Cruz to Mount Diablo and Back

I've hiked pretty much all over Santa Cruz county (it took me years to see it all, or most of it, anyway), so this time,…

Bay Area Income Property Analysis

Investing in residential income-producing real estate in the Bay Area can be a lucrative endeavor, given the region's booming real estate market and demand for…

The Principle of Substitution

Just like every other industry, the real estate industry is driven by a number of economic principles. For instance, the law and supply of demand…

The 7-10 Year Real Estate Cycle

This morning I watched a new YouTube video that had recently been posted which touched on the 7-10 Year Real Estate Cycle. The video's author…

The Anchoring Effect and Asking Price in Real Estate

There are a number of theories and philosophies when it comes to pricing real estate for sale. Most real estate agents will tell you that…