What Is the #1 Financial Benefit of Homeownership?

There are many financial and non-financial benefits of homeownership, and the greatest financial one is wealth creation. Homeownership has always been the first rung on…

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…

The Dangers of Overpricing your Home

The Truth about Overpricing your Bay Area homeClick here to skip down to the charts and graphs for Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, and Monterey counties.Fair…

Senator Scott Wiener Talks SB50

California State Senator Scott Wiener visited Santa Cruz on April 5, 2019 to give a talk about Senate Bill 50 (SB50). SB50 seeks to increase…

A Very Special Offer of a Free Room-by-Room Review

It’s springtime—the time of year when a lot of people start thinking about selling their homes. If you’re one of those people, I’ll bet that…

Is It a Good Time to Sell My House?

Last year, many homeowners thought twice about selling their houses due to the onset of the health crisis. This year, however, homeowners are beginning to…

California Proposition 19 FAQ

Californians voted in November 2020 to make some significant changes to Proposition 13, which was passed in 1978 to greatly limit the amount of property…

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…

The World’s Greatest Realtor Award Winner

Sebastian "Seb" Frey is the The World's Greatest Realtor 2018 Award Winner!  This prestigious award was granted to him by one of his clients upon the…

Common Myths About San Jose CA Real Estate

Common Myths About Selling A Home In San Jose CA Such as Location is the Single Most Important Factor, Pricing Does Not Matter in a…