Agent's Perspective - California Housing Market: A Shift is Afoot
CNBC reported this week that JP Morgan economists expect economic growth to slow down in 2019 to a pace of 1.9% for the year. The economists say that the slowdown from a ...
City Profile - City of Pacifica
Now a cozy city with a small town feel, Pacifica once served as one of the first points of contact for the 1769 Bay Area Expedition led by Gaspar de Portola. Upon discovering...
Agent's Perspective - The Best Investment of All
There is probably no better place to start building financial security than with the purchase of a home. Few, if any, countries in the world have as high a percentage of home...
Agent's Perspective - OpenSFHistory: an online overview of nostalgic photos of San Francisco from the 1850’s thru th
Ever wonder what your street or district in San Francisco looked like over 100 years ago? Check out an online site many are unaware of called OpenSFHistory www.opensfhistory...
Neighborhood Spotlight - Richmond District
Offering a first-class lifestyle, the Richmond offers diverse housing opportunities, with everything from affordable single-family homes to grand manors and estates. ...
Agent's Perspective - Terrified to Own Real Estate
Many people who would like to own real estate have fears that keep them from buying. Acquiring real estate is a huge financial undertaking. It is usually the largest financial...
City Profile - Foster City
In 1958, real estate developer T. Jack Foster Sr. and his sons embarked on an ambitious project to build a planned community on land reclaimed from the San Francisco Bay....
Agent's Perspective - The ABC’s of Investing
Acquiring real estate can be much more than just finding a house that you can call home. Purchasing real estate has become an increasingly popular investment vehicle for...
City Profile - City of Half Moon Bay
Half Moon Bay prides itself on being one of the oldest community settlements in San Mateo County. Originally inhabited by the Costanoan Native Tribe, the area was settled by...
Agent's Perspective - Which Property is Best?
Some people spend years looking for a property. Others seem to locate the right property and have the confidence to purchase it in no time. Many buyers think they are looking...
Agent's Perspective - Purchasing Earthquake Insurance: Myths vs. Fact
Nearly 90% of California homeowners do not have earthquake insurance, and barely 1 out of 10 commercial buildings is insured for quake, according to the California Department...
Agent's Perspective - Appreciating Assets
An asset should generate a cash flow. If an asset does not generate income, then we think of it as more of a liability. For instance, a car may be a necessity and useful in...
City Profile - City of San Carlos
The City of San Carlos has a population of 28,406 and covers an area of 5.1 square miles. San Carlos’ official slogan is “The City of Good Living.” With a...
Agent's Perspective - Real Estate Agency
What is real estate agency? Why is it important for the consumer to have a general understanding of agency relationships? The basic definition of an agency is simple. Agency...
Agent's Perspective - Understanding Prop 5: Initiative To Create New Homeownership Opportunities For Young Families
California Association of Realtors (CAR) is the force behind an initiative to create new homeownership opportunities in California by generating more sales of single family...
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...
Agent's Perspective - Plan Ahead To Deal With Unexpected Homeowner’s Insurance Claims
The San Francisco Bay Area had generally enjoyed relatively reasonable home insurance rates. As a result of recent local wildfires and other large scale natural disasters in...
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...
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...
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 - 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Neighborhood Spotlight - West Portal
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