4 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE EAST BAY HOUSING MARKET RIGHT NOW
Summer 2022 What will happen to East Bay mortgage rates, housing prices, and more? With the rise in mortgage interest rates, the East Bay real estate market is beginning to change as red-hot conditions finally head back to normal. While it’s still an active seller’s market, the situation is becoming
APPRAISED VALUE VERSUS MARKET VALUE – WHICH SHOULD YOU USE?
In an appreciating market where prices rise due to lack of inventory and low-interest rates, how much should you rely on the appraised value when you are ready to list a home in the market? When it’s time to sell the property, you want to be mindful of the following market conditions when putting
HOW TO SPRUCE UP YOUR HOME FOR SPRING
It’s officially spring in the San Francisco Bay Area, which means bright flowers, longer days and more time outside. With this in mind, a former client of mine called me a few weeks ago to ask me what he could do to spruce up the outdoor spaces of his home to gear up for this gorgeous season. Here’s
RENTAL RULES IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY & ALAMEDA COUNTY
Are you a renter or landlord in Contra Costa County or Alameda County? As rules and regulations update post-strict COVID guidelines, it’s important to know your rights and what is required whether you are a renter or landlord, especially when it comes to eviction policies. CONTRA COSTA COUNTYOne o
2022 SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA HOUSING MARKET FORECAST
Now that we have made it through one full month of 2022, I wanted to share a forecast and overview of what’s expected for the housing market this year. The market in 2021 was hot, and we aren’t expecting this year to be much different. As you gear up to buy or sell this year, you can use this inform
4 SPRING ACTIVITIES IN THE EAST BAY
Got your weekend plans all set? There’s plenty of things to do in the Bay Area just waiting for you to explore and enjoy. Whether you are looking for an exciting hike or a relaxing picnic, the Bay area has a host of attractive activities to offer. I’ve listed some activities you can do to experience
STAGING YOUR HOME
Thinking about selling your home? Besides thinking of how to sell, one of the things that you need to think about is preparing your home so that it’s a shining gem. We call this process staging your home. Appearance is everything to help convince the potential buyer. Here are a couple of tips t
PROBATE AND PROP 19
PROP 19 AND PROBATE TIMELINE Proposition 19 mainly highlights the benefits for people aged 55 and above, victims of wildfire and natural disasters, and severely disabled people. But as millennials take over most of the housing market this year, it has already been predicted that this law would sev
SPRING REAL ESTATE MARKET TRENDS IN BAY AREA
It is the beginning of the second quarter of the year, and you might still be unsure of whether to pursue your real estate plans. It’s best to be equipped with an insight into what the market looks like now that everyone knows what to do to be extra safe when buying or selling a home. And while ever