Comments Off | Monday, April 16, 2012
HELLOOOOO My Beautiful Wonderful Bay Area… We all enjoyed a scrumptious wonderful sun filled weekend … just had to share this photo with you… seems others were out chilling and checking out the scene also!… Have a Great Week!…
Comments Off | Monday, March 5, 2012
Question: I would like to be in an area close to BART (preferably walking distance), reasonably quiet but has lots of places to walk to (and where I will feel safe walking around), and will be in an up-and-coming neighborhood as far as property value. I do not want a fixer-upper.
I’ve seen some places in the Adam’s Point, Uptown, Jack London Square, Harrison St.,and Downtown areas that look good on paper at least, but I don’t know too much about them. Any advice?
2 comments | Wednesday, February 1, 2012
HELLLOOOO My Most Beautiful Wonderful Bay Area!!… The “Question of the Day” is … Are you sure your realtor is licensed to do business?
Most sellers, buyers, soon to be in the market consumers and yes even fellow realtors probably don’t think too much about the licensing status of the agents they work with! And we all should know!! In fact its crucial to know… why would you work with someone who isnt licensed, why would you work with someone who has been disciplined or has complaints placed on his/her record?… As with everything else in life we must scrutinize the who, what and whys which includes “making sure your realtor is licensed and current” when it comes to working closely with that person regarding your home or any kind of property and where a huge amount of your life and money is involved… Use a Licensed Realtor!
Jim Malmberg wrote a very insightful article on why its important to know the status of the realtor you work with…please take a minute to read it… and enlighten yourselves… http://bit.ly/A5hHlw
(the DRE – Department of Real Estate License Lookup link is inside Jim’s article… its FREE to use…do yourselves a favor and do this…)
1 comment | Wednesday, January 25, 2012
HELLLOOOO My Beautiful Wonderful Bay Area!… Its a bright sunny day in our neck of the woods today… I know many of you out there are searching and searching the awesome world of the internet for the best “deals” available in your chosen areas, including # of bedrooms, # of baths, square feet, space for parking your cars, space for play and gardening and the best absolute best (most rock bottom) list price possible!!… Tell the truth… you are right?? Of course you are!!… In this “down” market we’re in… why wouldnt you?… if you’ve spend any decent amount of searching online… you must also be wondering why those doggone listings at places like Trulia, Zillow etc… always have properties posted that are no longer available, have gone pending, have sold and not just sold but sold perhaps years ago, or perhaps they’re not actually on the market at all… the following is a partial explanation…
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Comments Off | Tuesday, December 6, 2011
HELLLLOOOO My Wonderful Beautiful Bay Area… Those of you who have enjoyed taking certain deductions yearly… be forewarned… certain tax benefits will be going up up and away… (the article below comes from Inman News)… please make your notes and be sure to take what you can before they disappear…
Real Estate Tax Talk. There are several tax credits and deductions set to expire at the end of the year, and given the federal deficit problem, there’s a good chance they won’t be extended. If you want to take advantage of them, you need to act before Jan. 1, 2012. Mortgage insurance premium deduction If you itemize deductions, you may deduct the premiums you pay for mortgage insurance, just like you do mortgage interest. However, this deduction is phased out if your income exceeds certain levels. To qualify for the full deduction, a couple or a single taxpayer must have an adjusted gross income of $100,000 or less. The deduction is phased out completely if AGI exceeds $109,000. For further details go ahead and check out the full article…click open the hyperlink below…
Comments Off | Wednesday, November 23, 2011
No matter how you look at it…there are legions of consumers getting ready for their annual “holiday shopping”… O Joy!! Personally have been there many times, done that many times and am finally very comfortable at my very comfortable age not participating in all the planning, crush of traffic, lack of parking, stress of finding the right gift or not, staying within a reasonable budget or not, skipping meals to get all the shopping done, sore feet and body aches, bundling up to stay warm from the chill outside but oooops peel off once inside to stay cooool… too much stuff to carry…
Life is so much simpler and happier these days not participating… but that’s just me…
There’s really some true advantages to “Online Shopping”!!… LOL
Comments Off | Friday, November 4, 2011
1. Of course I look familiar. I was here just last week cleaning your carpets, painting your shutters, or delivering your new refrigerator.
2. Hey, thanks for letting me use the bathroom when I was working in your yard last week. While I was in there, I unlatched the back window to make my return a little easier.
3. Love those flowers. That tells me you have taste… and taste means there are nice things inside. Those yard toys your kids leave out always make me wonder what type of gaming system they have.
4. Yes, I really do look for newspapers piled up on the driveway. And I might leave a pizza flyer in your front door to see how long it takes you to remove it..
5. If it snows while you’re out of town, get a neighbor to create car and foot tracks into the house.. Virgin drifts in the driveway are a dead giveaway.
6. If decorative glass is part of your front entrance, don’t let your alarm company install the control pad where I can see if it’s set. That makes it too easy.
7. A good security company alarms the window over the sink. And the windows on the second floor, which often access the master bedroom – and your jewelry. It’s not a bad idea to put motion detectors up there too.
8. It’s raining, you’re fumbling with your umbrella, and you forget to lock your door – understandable. But understand this: I don’t take a day off because of bad weather.
9. I always knock first. If you answer, I’ll ask for directions somewhere or offer to clean your gutters. (Don’t take me up on it.)
10. Do you really think I won’t look in your sock drawer? I always check dresser drawers, the bedside table, and the medicine cabinet.
11. Here’s a helpful hint: I almost never go into kids’ rooms.
12. You’re right: I won’t have enough time to break into that safe where you keep your valuables. But if it’s not bolted down, I’ll take it with me.
13. A loud TV or radio can be a better deterrent than the best alarm system. If you’re reluctant to leave your TV on while you’re out of town, you can buy a $35 device that works on a timer and simulates the flickering glow of a real television. (Find it athttp://www.faketv/.com/)
Comments Off | Saturday, October 15, 2011
HELLLLOOOOO My Beautiful Wonderful Bay Area!!… Dreams Do Come True!!
Scott & Jenn… Huge Congratulations!!!
Welcome to Your New Home in Beautiful Estudillo Estates…
Comments Off | Thursday, August 4, 2011
| I hope you will find the following snapshot of local Real Estate | |||
| inventory interesting. The table represents aggregated values based on | |||
| MLS data for the specified date. | |||
| Housing Inventory Snapshot | July 28, 2011 | ||
| Average List Price | Median List Price | Average Days On Market | |
| Santa Clara County, CA | |||
| Single Family under $1M | $592,091 | $580,000 | 69 |
| Single Family over $1M | $2,302,785 | $1,650,000 | 77 |
| Condo/Townhome under $600K | $346,370 | $349,000 | 75 |
| Condo/Townhome over $600K | $746,892 | $708,000 | 67 |
| San Mateo County, CA | |||
| Single Family under $1M | $614,943 | $588,888 | 74 |
| Single Family over $1M | $2,806,758 | $1,728,000 | 80 |
| Condo/Townhome under $600K | $370,848 | $359,900 | 88 |
| Condo/Townhome over $600K | $779,907 | $719,000 | 65 |
| Santa Cruz County, CA | |||
| Single Family under $1M | $563,733 | $559,000 | 79 |
| Single Family over $1M | $1,952,887 | $1,645,000 | 108 |
| Condo/Townhome under $600K | $353,149 | $333,703 | 107 |
| Condo/Townhome over $600K | $800,226 | $759,000 | 120 |
| Monterey County, CA | |||
| Single Family under $1M | $449,639 | $375,000 | 87 |
| Single Family over $1M | $3,139,852 | $2,195,000 | 125 |
| Condo/Townhome under $600K | $310,009 | $279,000 | 80 |
| Condo/Townhome over $600K | $1,074,440 | $897,000 | 111 |
| San Benito County, CA | |||
| Single Family under $1M | $363,682 | $319,900 | 92 |
| Single Family over $1M | $1,983,890 | $1,500,000 | 199 |
| Condo/Townhome under $300K | N/A** | N/A** | N/A** |
| Condo/Townhome over $300K | N/A** | N/A** | N/A** |
| Alameda County, CA | |||
| Single Family under $1M | $439,582 | $400,000 | 77 |
| Single Family over $1M | $1,861,976 | $1,498,000 | 87 |
| Condo/Townhome under $600K | $272,242 | $249,000 | 85 |
| Condo/Townhome over $600K | $757,419 | $699,000 | 61 |
| Contra Costa County, CA | |||
| Single Family under $1M | $389,133 | $314,900 | 77 |
| Single Family over $1M | $1,930,678 | $1,450,000 | 113 |
| Condo/Townhome under $600K | $228,331 | $177,000 | 88 |
| Condo/Townhome over $600K | $718,012 | $679,950 | 82 |
| If you know someone who is considering buying or selling a home, please | |||
| give me a call. I will provide professional & courteous service along with | |||
| knowledgeable guidance through the process. | |||
