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As a landlord, expanding your rental property portfolio in the Bay Area is an enticing prospect. The region's robust rental market, high demand for housing, and solid long-term returns make it a goldmine for real estate investors. However, before you can cash in on these benefits, one key element stands between you and your next investment: your credit score. Whether you’re a seasoned property owner...

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...

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...

Life is unpredictable Life is constantly changing, throwing us curveballs, and challenging our assumptions. The same house we thought we would live in until retirement or until our children are all grown up might need selling. And fast! There are many reasons for this to happen. Some are positive, for example, a great job offer in another City or State or a business opportunity far from your current...

If you follow real estate news, I am sure you have read the bay area home prices are growing in double digits even during the COVID 19 pandemic. The home affordability problem is exacerbated while people are most vulnerable. Fortunately, home sales is only one side of the housing equation. The other side of the equation, the rental market, is far less talked about. Rent is reduced 15-20% across...

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...

Renters insurance, a sound investment A survey of 1,400 renters by Apartments.com revealed that two-thirds of apartment dwellers don’t carry insurance. In another survey, 50 percent of these apartment dwellers are more likely to be victims of burglars according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics. Renter's insurance may seem unimportant ... until it does. Renters should be responsible for having their...

More than 2 million households are being burglarized every year according to the Federal Bureau of Investigations in which half of the cases are by force entry. Reading this statement is one thing, but seeing it with your own eyes how easy it is to kick open a door is another.   Watch this video:   Installing a solid, high-quality, and expensive door may still not be a guarantee...

“Spring Decluttering”. Two words that we think about every March. Let’s make 2020 the year that you actually “declutter” the effective way! Many of us will think, “that’s a good idea” or “I should do that sometime”. Don’t let it slip your mind--here are some resources to get you started. We gathered the best advice from Decluttering Expert, Marie Kondo, and here are 6 golden rules to...

2020 is finally here! After a decade of the same old furnishings and layout, now is the perfect time to update your living space. With a new decade comes new designs and ideas. What’s on-trend when in the home interior designs department? Think bold and vibrant accent walls, unexpected curves, floral wallpapers, colorful kitchen cabinets, benchettes, and art in the kitchen. Spring is approaching, why not...