San Francisco Bay Area Real Estate Blog

The housing market recovery coming into the new year has been nothing short of remarkable. Many experts agree the turnaround from the nation’s economic pause is playing out extremely well for real estate, and the current market conditions are ...

It’s exciting to put a house on the market and to think about making new memories in new spaces. However, despite the anticipation of what’s to come, we can still have deep sentimental attachments to the home we’re leaving behind. ...

Houseplants are a wonderful addition to any home, adding the fresh scent of living earth, the subtle fragrance of your favorite flowers, or just a bit of the outdoors in the indoors. While some people have difficulty being able to sustain these ...

San Mateo County Real Estate in 2021  January 2021 Report  Pandemic, shelter in place, mass unemployment, terrible financial hardships for many households and small businesses, new ways of ...

San Francisco Real Estate in 2021  January 2021 Report Pandemic, shelter in place, mass unemployment, terrible financial hardships for many households and small businesses, new ways of working, ...

Santa Clara County Real Estate in 2021  January 2021 Report  Pandemic, shelter in place, mass unemployment, terrible financial hardships for many households and small businesses, new ways of ...

View in browser Inner East Bay Real Estate in 2021  January 2021 Report for the Greater Oakland-Berkeley-Richmond Region  Pandemic, shelter in place, mass unemployment, terrible ...

View in browser Tri-Valley & South Alameda County  Real Estate in 2021 January 2021 Report for Alameda County South of Oakland, plus San Ramon in Contra Costa  Pandemic, shelter in ...

December 30, 2020, 11:21 am By Julia Falcon U.S. pending home sales slid for the third consecutive month in November, dropping 2.6% from October, according to a report from the National Association of Realtors. ...

Even in today’s sellers’ market, setting the right price for your house is one of the most valuable things you can do. According to the U.S. Economic Outlook by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), ...

More Generations Are Living Under One Roof This Year This year challenged us to reprioritize everything – from the way we use our time to where we work, how we socialize and gather together, and our needs at home. For many, this also ...

There are many benefits to working with a real estate professional when selling your house. During challenging times, like what we face today, it becomes even more important to have an expert you trust to help guide you through the process. If ...

The housing market was a shining star in 2020, fueling the economic turnaround throughout the country. As we look forward to 2021, can we expect real estate to continue showing such promise? Here’s what four experts have to say about the year ...

Homeownership is on the goal list for many young adults, but sometimes it’s hard to know exactly how to get there. From understanding the homebuying process to pre-approval and down payment assistance options, uncertainty along the ...

Housing inventory is at an all-time low. Realtor.com just reported that there are 39% fewer homes for sale today than there were last year. At the same time, buyer demand remains strong. In a recent newsletter, research ...

Once you’ve found the right home and applied for a mortgage, there are some key things to keep in mind before you close. You’re undoubtedly excited about the opportunity to decorate your new place, but before you make any large ...

Over the past year, mortgage rates have fallen more than a full percentage point, hitting a new historic low 15 times. This is a great driver for homeownership, as today’s low rates provide consumers with some significant benefits. ...

It may seem hard to imagine that the home you’re in today – whether it’s your starter home or just one you’ve fallen in love with along the way – might not be your forever home. Many needs have changed in 2020, and ...

We talk a lot about why it makes financial sense to buy a home, but more often than not, we’re drawn to the emotional reasons for homeownership. No matter the living space, the feeling of a home means different things to ...