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Happy New Year! It’s officially 2018, and there’s no better time than now to set some New Year’s resolutions. But have you ever thought about making some resolutions related to real estate? Buying or selling a home, after all, is a huge and involved process. Even though having a knowledgeable… Read More

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We’re a mere two weeks away from 2018! The dawn of the new year presents a great opportunity to reflect upon the past year and plan for the future. Today I’d like to take a moment to review some simple steps you can take to prepare for the year ahead. Read More

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The holiday season is upon us, and there’s magic in the air. There’s also quite a bit of real estate news! Here’s a look at some of the biggest recent stories. HOW THE PROPOSED NEW TAX PLAN COULD AFFECT HOMEOWNERS This might be the most important… Read More

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Today, I’d like to take a look at my latest listing, on Mountain Quail Circle in San Jose’s Almaden Valley area. Allow me to present to you: 1137 MOUNTAIN QUAIL CIRCLE, SAN JOSE 95120 Located in the Glencrest Patios Almaden development, this 2 bed/2 bath/1,612 square foot… Read More

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Last fall, I did a blog post for other Realtors, explaining how to capitalize on the real estate market shifts that tend to accompany the last couple months of each year. The fact is, this is a situation that is not only beneficial to real estate… Read More

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Witches and skeletons have been popping up in store windows, and the smell of pumpkin spice is in the air. It must be Halloween season! In the spirit of the upcoming holiday, here’s a roundup of some real estate news with a spooky twist. Enjoy! For Sale by Owner… Read More

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Here’s an interesting fact: according to the latest census stats, 29% of homeowners in California are living mortgage-free. That’s right, more than a quarter of all owner-occupied residences are free and clear, unencumbered by those pesky monthly mortgage payments. This is a pretty surprising statistic, given the frequently gloomy… Read More

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Real estate is a funny business, one that by its very nature is ever-changing. And I don’t just mean the industry itself; I am also referring to each individual agent’s business. For example, I have had an excellent 2017 by nearly any measure. I have listed a number of great… Read More

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If you’ve been keeping up with my posts, you’ll know that real estate news lately has been pretty one note. Basically, the predominant news story, day in and day out, is that Bay Area real estate is in the middle of a historic seller’s market. It’s been this way for… Read More

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     We’re now well into the summer of 2017, and it has certainly been an interesting seven months so far. As a real estate agent, one of my jobs is to analyze trends in the market, and observe how the number of homes on the market, list/sale prices, days… Read More