There are a lot of real estate buyers who have decided they want to live in Los Altos. However, with prices rising and competition fierce, they are often stuck with buying a Los Altos fixer upper homes or overpaying. While buyers get more house in Los Altos than they do in other nearby “luxury” communities such as Palo Alto, the limited number of available homes priced in the … [Read More...]
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To Auction or Not to Auction? That is (Often) the Question
There are many reasons real estate auctions are viewed in this fashion when it comes to the sale of multi-million-dollar properties. After all, auctions were the chief tool used to liquidate many … [Read More...]
How To Deal With a Low Appraisal Result which Complicates Buying or Refinancing in Today’s Market
Home appraisals are based on recent sales prices of comparable properties. In rising price markets, those sales prices might not be high enough to support new home sale prices. Here are some ways … [Read More...]
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Three “Easy” Ways to Invest in Real Estate
For newcomers to the market, the term “real estate investing” often conjures up two thoughts: “That sounds like a good idea” and “I wouldn’t even know where to start.” Don’t be intimidated. Real estate doesn’t require market expertise or advanced degrees in economics. All you need is starting … [Read More...]
Which Home Improvements Drive Value?
Sometimes home improvements are made simply to accommodate your own tastes, wants or needs, but it’s always good to have an idea of how various changes may affect your home’s value. In fact, understanding the correlation between an improvement and home value may even help you decide if a change … [Read More...]
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Just HOW Unaffordable is Bay Area Real Estate?
For decades now, the Bay Area has been one of the most expensive regions of the US and even “The World”. Right now, Bay Area home prices are at an all time high. The median price paid for a home in the 9-county Bay Area in June was $735,000. If you only include the “inner” counties of the Bay … [Read More...]
How Best to Finance a Home Renovation?
The ultimate “win” in approaching a home renovation may be engaging both a mortgage pro and a Realtor who understand both you and your renovation goals. If you are looking to finance a home renovation, keep in mind that every property is different and that there are different loans for different … [Read More...]
Bridge Loans: Making Two Mortgages Work
With historically low housing inventory in many cities, people who want to purchase a new home often find themselves in a cart-before-the-horse scenario, requiring them to purchase a home before their current home is listed or sold. The limited supply also guarantees stiffer competition among … [Read More...]
Home Improvements Should Maintain Style
I’ve noticed a real estate trend that bears discussion. Many homeowners seem to be making improvements or additions that are incongruous with the home’s style. I see this trend in person as a Realtor, and I see the phenomenon represented in magazines, newspapers and even on television. When you … [Read More...]