To Renovate or Not To Renovate Before You Sell

When thinking about selling, homeowners often feel they need to get their house ready with some remodeling to make it more appealing to buyers. However,…

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…

Santa Clara County 2020 Real Estate Wrap-Up

There’s no question that 2020 was unlike any year in living memory, and 2021 certainly got off to a rocky start. I’m optimistic that much…

November 2020 Santa Clara County Real Estate Report

I'm pleased to report that the Santa Clara County real estate market is going strong! This article includes a number of charts and graphs which…

Santa Clara County August 2020 Real Estate Update

The Santa Clara County market is currently characterized by strong demand and low supply. Higher-price home sales, in particular, have spiked up. The condo market…

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…

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…

Santa Clara County September 2020 Market Report

In the context of the horrible fires we've seen in recent weeks - with many of our Bay Area communities and neighbors so terribly affected…

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…