August 2024

Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring a Real Estate Agent for Your Rental Property in 2024

As a landlord, selling or leasing your rental property is a significant decision, and choosing the right real estate agent is crucial to ensuring a successful outcome.  In 2024, the real estate market is more competitive than ever, with evolving trends that require a savvy, up-to-date approach. To maximize your property’s value and avoid costly mistakes, it’s important to know which types of agents...

Is 2024 the Right Time to Rent? A Tenant’s Guide to the Rental Market

The rental landscape has experienced a rollercoaster of changes in recent years. The aftershocks of the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with economic uncertainties and the evolving nature of work, have reshaped the way we live and where we choose to call home.  As we venture further into 2024, prospective tenants find themselves at a crossroads: is now the opportune moment to rent? Decoding the Current...

San Francisco Bay Area Market July 2024 Insights

The real estate landscape in the San Francisco Bay Area is continuing its dynamic evolution as we move through August 2024. While the overall economic environment is showing signs of moderation, the housing market remains resilient, with several key indicators suggesting a nuanced but optimistic outlook for both buyers and sellers. Bay Area Housing Market Performance Year-over-year (Y2Y) changes in home...

Uncovering Square Footage Discrepancies: How Public Records Affect Property Value

When you search for your home address online, you'll often come across websites like Redfin, Zillow, and other real estate platforms. You may notice that the square footage information for your property varies across these sites. So, why the inconsistency? Square footage is crucial in real estate because it directly influences your property's value. Surprisingly, there isn’t a single official source...

5 Ways Construction Projects Go Wrong – Breaking Down the Big Number

Many of my real estate clients want to renovate or modify their homes to suit their preferences. Beyond being real estate experts, we also take pride in our deep knowledge of construction and design. Starting a home renovation is a monumental task, especially if you’re not a construction expert. When you’re dealing with contractors, you might feel like you’re in a whole new world—they speak...

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