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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 ...

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 ...

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are behind us, yet finding the perfect holiday gifts for friends and family is certainly still top of mind for many right now. This year, there’s another type of buyer that’s very active this holiday season ...

Some Highlights Buying a home in today’s sellers’ market doesn’t have to feel like an uphill battle. Here are four ways to make sure you’re positioned for success when making a home purchase, even when the scale tips ...

If you’re currently feeling the stress of affording your mortgage payment, or if you know someone who is, there’s still time to get help. For homeowners experiencing financial hardship this year, the CARES Act provides mortgage ...

This year will be remembered for many reasons, and optimism is one thing that’s been in short supply since the spring. We’re experiencing a global pandemic, social unrest, an economic downturn, and natural disasters, just to name a ...