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During the home buying process, most individuals keep their eyes peeled for flaws and features that may make or break their decision to buy the property. After all, few people are willing to purchase a home that will cost them thousands of dollars to repair. Before anything else it is important ...

Thinking of selling your condo? Whether you live in the condo or own it as an investment property, if you’re ready to sell your home, it’s time to talk to a qualified real estate agent in your area. By evaluating several criteria, including regional markets, time of year, features of your condo ...

One of the questions most frequently asked by homeowners considering a renovation is  “What’s worth doing?”  Well, the answer isn’t a simple one, because it all depends on what you want to get out of it.  Is your purpose primarily to improve your property value, or increase your enjoyment of you...

Lately, it seems like every time I get together with friends the topic of buying a home comes up. This makes sense since a majority of my friends are either engaged, newlyweds, or new parents…all major lifestyle changes. Almost every conversation someone says “I can’t afford the down payment of ...

When you find yourself in a competitive home buying situation it’s important to be sure that every member of your team is prepared to move at the speed required in order to make a quick, clean offer. For instance I was recently working with a buyer whose mortgage lender happened to be on vacation...

In a market such as the one we have now, being sure your home will appraise for the selling price is extremely important. Since most homes in this limited inventory environment are getting multiple offers and selling for almost 10% over asking price at times, making the necessary improvements and...

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When you start searching for a home a major part of the search is the kitchens and bathrooms within. These kitchens and bathrooms may reflect the style that was popular when home was first built and in the Bay Area that could mean they have a 40s or 50s feel to them. Many people want a more upda...

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Winter of 2013 is a special time on the San Francisco Peninsula. Right now we are so short on inventory and high on buyers in need of homes, that homes are selling on an average to 7 to 10% over their listing price! What does this mean for you? Your home, which we’ll all admit may have been wort...