California 2017 Real Estate Market Forecast

California 2017 Real Estate ForecastLast week, I attended a presentation by Leslie Appleton-Young, who is the Chief Economist for the California Association of Realtors (CAR).…

Pitfalls of the HERO Program

California HERO ProgramWhat drawbacks could there possibly be with a government-sponsored program to enable homeowners in San Jose to reduce their utility bills while helping…

Calculate your Cash Out Upon Sale

When it comes time to sell theirhome, the first question most owners ask is, how much is my home worth? But the second question most…

San Jose CA Appraisal Versus Assessment Prices

People typically confuse appraisal prices with assessment prices. As a real estate owner or potential buyer, it is importantto understandhow they differ (hint: they are…

Single Family vs Condominium Properties In San Jose, CA

Given the high cost of housing in San Jose, many buyers (especially first time buyers) look into buying a condominium property instead of a single…

How to Make Sense of Bay Area Home Prices

23454 Sunset Drive, Los Gatos Mountains, sold for $3.325 Million in May 2016If you're like most people, you're probably wondering how to make sense of…

Sneak Peek Home Preview

My Savvy Seller Strategy is all about getting you the highest price for your home, in the shortest time possible. One way we do this…

San Jose CA Luxury Real Estate Sale Tips

Looking forsome goodSan Jose CA Luxury Real Estate Sale Tips? Sellingluxury real estate in the Silicon Valley is much different than selling a run-of-the-mill tract…

Benefits Of 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges In San Jose CA

A 1031 exchange is a method for postponing taxes when selling one piece of real property and buying another. Properties used for business or investment…