We are set to expect a warmer than normal winter for the real estate market. Traditionally, real estate activities in the November, December and January months are about 1/4 of the normal months. This year is different. Based on the September and the other forward looking indicator, we expecting the winter months to have 50%-60% more listings than previous year. If you are in the market this winter, you...

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...

The novel coronavirus pandemic has pushed physical offices into the virtual realm, meaning that you must now learn to make room in your home for work. To maximize your productivity, health, and even your mood while you work, follow the guide below on creating the perfect office space for teleworking in this new age! Discovering Space for the Perfect Home Office  You don’t have to move out or rent an...

A general contractor is a crucial part of the homeownership, so you need to make sure you’re working with experienced professionals. Unfortunately, many people have fallen into the habit of equating “experience” with licensing when it comes to hiring contractors for home construction or renovation projects. This assumption is not necessarily valid. So, here are a few things you need to know about...

 If you go online to search for property management companies, you will find many property managers in your area. Every company claims it's the best. How do you know? Here are a few highlights on the things Cal Agents do but other companies don’t. ADVERTISING Other property management companies take cell phone shots of your units and call it a day. The Cal Agents take professional photos as...

 Are you thinking about hiring a property manager to rent out your unit? How does it really work? SCHEDULE A VISIT First, our property manager will schedule a time with you to visit your property for a free consultation. During this visit, our property manager will go through and understand your property, your pain points, identify any work items that’s needed to get your unit ready to...

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...