When is the best time to buy a home? This is a common question for home buyers right now and rightfully so. The answer to this question is very simple; when you find a home you absolutely love and you can afford, then the looking is over. Right now home values are down, and so are interest rates. … Continue reading...
List of ALL REO/Bank-Owned Properties in San Mateo County
Hello Everyone, Someone used our request information feature to ask for a list of Forclosed/REO Properties on The Peninsula. So I thought since this is a valuable list that I would share it with ALL my readers. This list is updated several times a day to inform you with the most up-to-date … Continue reading...
Has The Real Estate Market Hit Bottom Yet?
Currently, this is the most common question Realtors hear today. "Have we hit the bottom yet?" No, but we are very close. This blog post is being posted to annouce our new Monday Market Analysis. I will post a chart of all currently Active, Pending, and Sold listings in Belmont, Burlingame, Foster … Continue reading...
Protect your ASSets. Use a Rental Real Estate Agent.
Hi Everyone, This is my first blog post so forgive me if my formatting is a little off. I have been fortunate enough to find my niche in the real estate market. I am a rental Realtor who caters to the needs of prospective tenants and landlords looking to fill vacancies with their income investment … Continue reading...
The Number, "4" is Unlucky to Many Buyers!
In America, the number “13” is notorious for being superstitiously unlucky. In the Chinese culture, many people consider the number “4” unlucky, because in Chinese and some dialects, such as Taiwanese, the number “4” has the same pronunciation as that of the character for “death”, and because of … Continue reading...
Huge Spike in Pocket Listings!
As mentioned in my blog post "What is a pocket listing", I receive emails when a pocket listing becomes available. I also receive tips on pocket listing via word-of-mouth through agents in the industry. Because people are losing money from their investments, losing their jobs, getting pay cuts, … Continue reading...
Should I Counter A Low Ball Offer?
Sellers, if you receive a low ball offer, should you counter the buyers offer or just decline it? The answer is yes, you should always counter any and all offers. Always put the ball back in play! It"s not uncommon for sellers get upset that a prospective buyer would low ball them, but many times … Continue reading...
I’m selling and buying, what should I do first?
Yesterday, one of my clients (who is both selling his current home and buying another home) asked me if he should sell first or buy. I told him there are always two ways to skin a cat and with the market changing, we need to do things differently and also start thinking outside the box. While the … Continue reading...
Should I sell or should I wait?
Should I sell my home in today's market or Should I wait and rent it out until the market goes back up? These are two questions I hear a lot these days. In order for me to answer these questions, I must ask a couple questions myself. First off, if you sell your home, what's your next move? … Continue reading...
Should I Buy A Home Warranty When I Purchase A Home?
Last Friday, I posted an article defining a home warranty. This week I will answer the question, "Should I buy a home warranty when I purchase my home?" If you asked 10 buyers or real estate agents I'm sure the answer to the question would be split. When you purchase a home you are spending … Continue reading...