2019

Jane owns a condo in The Bay Area and she recently accepted a job as an HR manager in Los Angeles. Instead of selling her condo, Jane thought it’d be a good idea to keep it as an investment and rent it out. Jane started posting ads and showing it to tenants. After several weekends of showing she received an application. Jane read some tenant screening articles online and thought “How hard can it...

If you think that finding a tenant for your vacant property is your ticket to a happily ever after, think again. Landlords have diverse range of horror stories about professional tenants who rip off one landlord after another. They seem to be the kind of people who are without a conscience, deliberately failing to pay their rent on time causing financial losses to property owners. The worst part? These...

Young professionals, tend to experience comfort during the early years of their careers. Often times, they jump into the assumption that they can ace anything that they put their hearts into.  Many think that one career formula can translate to all types of work. While this may work, we cannot escape the fact that this mindset is equally risky. In general, people believe that a real estate...

Being married is a whole new stage in life. Unlike most romantic comedies that end with the wedding, in real life, it is just the start of a whole lot of adventure for couples. After getting over with the ceremonies, what most newlyweds usually endeavor is finding a new house where they can settle down and fulfill their dream of having a happy family. Buying that dream house is probably the first major...

Yes, it’s true. The Bay Area’s housing market is extremely competitive. While all of the news outlets are talking about how unaffordable it is with an emphasis on the severity of the current homeless crisis, it's common for homebuyers to perceive San Francisco city as a market where properties appreciate the fastest. Is this really true? Let’s think again. A friend referred a Real Estate buyer...

If somebody arranges the cities in California according to their impact on tourists, Emeryville won’t be anywhere near the top spot. As a small city located in Northwest Alameda County, travelers might consider exploring other nearby cities like Berkeley and Oakland instead of staying in Emeryville. But Emeryville holds many magical spots once you experience its beauty. It houses some attractions that...

Source: PEXELS.com Home.  Home is where your heart is. This should be your sanctuary, where you leave all worries and concerns behind. But, what if this is where the issues lie? We all want to have neighbors that you can easily get along with. But it’s not always the case, in fact, you’ll probably a nasty neighbor or two in your lifetime. The best way to deal with this is by following a couple of...

Open Houses The truth is, selling a home is no easy task. That’s why we offer a multitude of services to cover all areas of property listings for our clients. Our services include staging, professional photography & videography, 3D WALKINTOUR, premium flyers, and a dedicated website. Such efforts will convince potential buyers to walk through the open house, tour the property, and submit an...

How To Choose a Filter and When to Replace It There are many benefits to having filters. You can improve your indoor air quality, keep your home clean, lower your energy bill, relieve your allergies, etc. Air contaminants can greatly effect your health--so, stay healthy! With a good filter, you can enjoy better air flow, less Choosing a filter can be a troubling task--which one do I want? Which is...

Supplemental Property Taxes: what are they? Have you ever heard of the term “Supplemental Property Taxes”? Let’s face it, home-ownership comes with an abundance of new questions and terminology. Let us help you understand this matter in simple terms by providing information and answers to frequently asked questions. Supplemental Property Taxes have been around since 1983, but what are they? Our...