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I have a wealth of information about buying and selling Bay Area real estate on my website...as well as video, photos, and information and highlights from many area schools, parks, restaurants, shops, and everything that makes the Bay Area such an incredible place to live, work, and play.

Insights from the 2024 Santa Cruz Assessor Report …

Insights from the 2024 Santa Cruz Assessor Report …

The 2024 Santa Cruz County Assessor-Recorder Report offers a comprehensive analysis of property assessments and market trends, providing…

How Solar Panels Boost Your Bay Area Home's …

How Solar Panels Boost Your Bay Area Home's …

The Bay Area's real estate market has long been a hotbed of innovation and value appreciation. Over the…

Evaluating Market Reaction to a New Bay Area …

you list a home on the real estate market, especially in a competitive region like the Bay Area…

Dual Representation in the Bay Area: What you …

Dual Representation in the Bay Area: What you …

The real estate market in the Bay Area is known for its fierce competition, high stakes, and fast-moving…

How a REALTOR Earned an $800,000 Commission on …

estate stories about high-profile deals always grab attention, but few capture the imagination like a REALTOR® earning a…

Understanding the California Home Insurance Crisis: What Bay …

a potential home seller in the Bay Area or Silicon Valley, you're probably aware of California's challenging real…

Bay Area Heat Wave of October 2024 Keeps …

Bay Area Heat Wave of October 2024 Keeps …

I hope you’re staying cool during this record-breaking heatwave! With temperatures hitting historic highs this past week, it…

Crunching the Numbers on an As-Is Cash Offer …

you’re considering selling your Bay Area home, you’ve likely seen advertisements from “We Buy Houses” companies offering a…

Accurately Estimating your Bay Area Home's Likely Sale …

Accurately Estimating your Bay Area Home's Likely Sale …

Accurately estimating your Bay Area Home's likely sale price is one of the most critical steps in the…

How Bay Area Buyer's Agents are Paid Now …

many months - even years - of angst and expectation, the new era of real estate has dawned.…

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