Real Estate

Choosing to sell your home is always a big decision, but doing so during a pandemic might be even more difficult. In such a scenario, multiple health and safety concerns—and possible economic distress—may be layered on top of the typical market conditions you’ll consider before making the final decision to sell. Demand for housing is still incredibly strong, despite the hit to the economy, and...

As we roll into September, the bay area August sales data continue last month's trend - single families are selling higher and seller while condos are selling lower and lower. There is nothing too interesting going on. In the same period, a single family listing may get 30 showings in 3 days of hitting market while a condo only gets 1 showing for the first two weeks. Condo owners are struggling between...

Thousands of dry lightning sparked new fires across California in the recent weeks, causing hundreds of homes and properties burning around the San Francisco Bay Area. The devastating fires from North, South, and East of San Francisco scorched a total of 780 square miles that destroyed more than 500 structures and killed more than 5 people. Burning conditions aggravated by bone-dry winter in Northern...

Many people have asked me how COVID-19 is going to impact the residential real estate market. Two months have passed and I have gathered enough evidence to form a reasonable opinion on this question. Let's start with some facts I'll try to be brief here since you can find plenty of details on the Internet. From April 2020 sales data above, April sold home prices are high than a year ago, by...

With the purchase and ownership of real estate comes an inherent risk. These involve weather-related incidents, crime statistics, fluctuations in the local and national economy and in some cases, the passing of new laws. Such is the case concerning Accessory Dwelling Units or ADU’s in California, and it could be a very good thing for California investors and those with large lots. The main reason...

Not all Realtors® are the same. Like all other professionals, Realtors have differences in their marketing and negotiation techniques. The realtor you hire should be able to maximize your profit and above all,  be stress-free. Here’s one case study that will help you spot the difference of two realtors selling the same type of property, both on the same building, same level, and just across each...

Traditionally, Spring is the time of year when people opt to buy a new house. Recently, some home sellers found this to be a huge opportunity to also practice leveraging during the Fall. Various factors effect the housing market find out why they think that the Autumn is the perfect time of year to find the dream home for you and your family. Here are the top 5 reasons why you should consider buying a...

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...