The 7-10 Year Real Estate Cycle

This morning I watched a new YouTube video that had recently been posted which touched on the 7-10 Year Real Estate Cycle. The video's author…

Caveat Venditor with the buyer’s Due Diligence

I have never worked as an agent in any other state aside from California, so I confess I am not an expert in the practice…

HOA Package Contents as Required by California Law

Below is alist of theHOA Package Contents as Required by California Law when a condominium is to be soldto a new owner. The buyer is…

Private Sale vs. Public Sale on the MLS

In times of low inventory and strong buyer demand, it seems that any home can be sold, before even so much as a for-sale sign…

California Real Estate Market is Changing Again

The only true constant is change, and I've long said, "embrace change or be swept aside." I think that's one thing that's really helped me…

Bay Area Real Estate Market Set to Explode in 2016

Ahh, a new year, and as always there's no shortage of prognostications of what we can expect in days, weeks, and months ahead. Predicting the…

How Much is a Granny Unit Worth?

I received an email the other day from a gentleman who was wondering how much is a granny unit worth in Santa Cruz? That's an…

Avoiding Capital Gains Tax upon Sale of your Home

A month or so ago I attended the monthly Silicon Valley broker's meeting of my company. They always have a speaker every month, and last…

Seller Financing Can Provide Advantages to Buyers and Sellers

In today's lending environment, it's tough for many buyers - especially those who are self-employed - to qualify for a mortgage loan. Former Federal Reserve…

Recent Home Price Increases are Unsustainable

There has been much to celebrate about the health of the U.S. housing market this year, and the headlines have been full of news aboutbuoyant-…