Neighborhood Spotlight - Presidio Heights
Presidio Heights is one of San Francisco’s most prominent family friendly neighborhoods. Some of the most magnificent and architecturally significant homes in San...
SAMCAR “Cheers for Charity” Raises Over $5,100 for Housing Charities in San Mateo County
On Thursday, September 27, the San Mateo County Association of REALTORS® (SAMCAR) Foundation hosted its second annual wine tasting fundraiser, “Cheers for Charity,...
Agent's Perspective - Neighborhood Problems
Many local cities are considering new city codes that would prohibit parking boats and RVs on streets or in driveways. Some residents feel that these vehicles are an eyesore...
City Profile - City of Burlingame
Located just 15 miles south of San Francisco, the City of Burlingame is a tight-knit, family-oriented community nestled in the heart of the Bay Area. At 6.06 square miles, the...
Neighborhood Spotlight - Corona Heights and Randall Museum
Just south of Buena Vista Park andwest of the Duboce Triangle is the small central neighborhood of Corona Heights. The streets can be narrow, curving, steep and quiet although...
CITY PROFILE - City of South San Francisco
The City of South San Francisco has a rich history. The area was originally occupied by the Ramaytush, a linguistic sub-group of the Ohlone native tribe. The first European...
Agent's Perspective - Is Now a Good Time to Buy?
If you have been sitting on the sidelines waiting to buy real estate because of the extremely competitive, now might be the time to make your purchase. With the exceptions of...
Agent's Perspective - Critical Mass
The term “Critical Mass” is derived from nuclear physics. However, the term is often used in other fields to describe the point at which the size, number, or...
Neighboorhood Spotlight - Living in the Castro
The Castro today continues to be a tourist destination with visitors from all over the world. Being that September is one of our sunniest months of the year visitors and...
Neighborhood Spotlight - Noe Valley
Noe Valley is my favorite neighborhood in SF, although, I may be biased as I also call it home! The neighborhood is named after José de Jesús Noé, who...
Home Inspection is Key to a Successful Buying Experience
The home inspection is one of the most crucial steps for buying a home, and it shouldn’t be overlooked or rushed. In fact, the inspection process has the potential to be...
Are You Ready For A Smart Home?
Today, your refrigerator can automatically order food, your window shades can close automatically from the glare of the sun and your vacuum cleaner can be programmed to work...
Agent's Perspective - Local Rental Markets
Rental prices, fueled by the healthy jobs market, continue to rise in the Bay Area. This past year we have seen rental increases ranging from 10% to 25% on the peninsula. A...
Agent's Perspective - The Deposit Receipt
When your Realtor prepares an offer to purchase a home for you it is done on a form called the deposit receipt. If the offer is accepted the deposit receipt becomes the...
Is Airbnb Good For You?
According to the monthly publication “Insights In Real Estate”, “If you like the idea of occasionally earning some extra income from your home, Airbnb might...
Which Home to Purchase - Agent's Perspective
In most of the Bay Area, and particularly on the peninsula, most homes that are purchased are previously owned homes. This is not necessarily the case in other parts of the...
West Portal
Taking its name from the entrance to the Twin Peaks Tunnel at the eastern end of its main commercial corridor, West Portal has long had the feel of a quant village just...
City Profile - Belmont
Belmont, meaning “beautiful mountain” in French, is a peninsula community halfway between San Francisco and San Jose. Situated primarily on the hills overlooking...
Bundle of Rights
In the past we have written articles on the importance of becoming “business fit”. The more you understand about the terms and conditions associated with real...
Things Your Real Estate Professionals Should Research For You
When you begin your search for a new home there is a lot of information you want to have regarding your potential new neighborhood. Your real estate professional should sit...
Real Estate Trends in 2018
If you are looking to buy or sell a house in 2018 you should be interested not only in what the market is doing here but in the national market to help identify trends so that...
City Profile - Redwood City
The City of Redwood City is a San Francisco Bay Area community located in the heart of Silicon Valley, the technology-rich region extending from the San Francisco Peninsula to...
Questions to Ask Your Lender
After taking the plunge and purchasing a new home most people are eager to get in and make the home their own. Whether this is your first home or your fifth it is important to...
City Profile - Historical Hillsborough
The idyllic town of Hillsborough was incorporated in 1910, after starting out as “Rancho San Mateo in the mid 1,800’s. Th e huge tract of land was purchased from...
Tips To Get Your Home Ready To Sell
Creating a great first impression and increasing your home’s resale value are keys to attracting prospective buyers. ...
Agent's Perspective - Property Management
The owners of real estate who rent or lease out their properties to others often don’t have the time or expertise to successfully manage their properties. With poor...
Neighborhood Spotlight - West Portal
Taking its name from the entrance to the Twin Peaks Tunnel at the eastern end of its main commercial corridor, West Portal has long had the feel of a quaint village just...
First Projects To Tackle After Moving In
After taking the plunge and purchasing a home most people are eager to make that home their own. Here are some suggestions of things you might want to do right away. CHANGE...| 1 | 2 | 3 |
