Best Of ‘Real Estate Here & Now’

What a year! Time flies when you are having fun – and yes, we just called the real estate market FUN! If you were a buyer this year, you might have called it ‘challenging’ (OMG there aren’t enough homes!). If you were a seller, you probably felt it was ‘demanding’ (YES, 300 people wanted to view your home). While we all know that the housing arena of 2017 was plagued by inventory issues and climbing prices, there were some other underlying & overlooked trends that defined the market. Since we know you are way too busy to dig through the news and find them, we are giving you the gift of ‘Real Estate Here & Now’. Check out the Homes of Silicon Valley top 5 blogs that characterize the modern market. These themes will virtually ALL carry into 2018, so don’t underestimate how the trends of the past will shape our Silicon Valley housing future.

#1: BUBBLE OR NO BUBBLE? CRASH OR CORRECTION?

This was the question of the year as home prices climbed beyond many sellers’ wildest dreams. Find out if there is real cause for concern and who is watching it…

http://www.homesofsiliconvalley.com/Bubble-Or-No-Bubble-Crash-Or-Correction

#2: SILICON VALLEY HOME SAFETY 101

Unfortunately, this year was one notoriously plagued by a series of natural disasters. The only thing more important to us than homeownership is home safety. In the blog above we outline how to make sure you are prepared for the unexpected whether you moved last month, last year or last decade!

http://www.homesofsiliconvalley.com/Silicon-Valley-Home-Safety-101

#3: LISTING YOUR HOME VS. SELLING IT (YES – THERE IS A DIFFERENCE)

It is common knowledge that 2017 continued to be a sellers’ market, but that also led to some overconfidence in who you hired and under-whelming responses in what was delivered. There IS a difference in the integrity of someone who will list vs. sell your home – and the results are in the bottom line.

http://www.homesofsiliconvalley.com/Listing-Your-Home-Vs-Selling-It-YES--There-IS-A-Difference

#4: MOVING IN: KEEPING IT REALLY EXCITING BUT NOT REALLY EXPENSIVE

The pride of ownership seriously shined this year, as clients whom had finally won despite multiple offers and months (even years!) of searching finally achieved success. But given that they had to place some serious skin in the game, here’s tips on how to save those few pennies you have left.

http://www.homesofsiliconvalley.com/Moving-In-Keeping-It-Really-Exciting-But-NOT-Really-Expensive

#5: THREE SELLER STRATEGIES THAT DON’T FIT ALL

As Silicon valley sellers prepared to receive top dollar for their home, they likely heard a misconception or two about how to price their home or which offer to accept. While often stemming from truly well-meaning friends and family, there are seller strategies that don’t fit all… find out what they are here.

http://www.homesofsiliconvalley.com/Three-Seller-Strategies-That-Dont-Fit-All

BONUS: THE PURE ENTERTAINMENT VALUE OF A ZESTIMATE

If you are waiting in a crazy holiday shopping line and get tempted to pop your address into Zillow’s mobile app – don’t do it! THIS is why…

http://www.homesofsiliconvalley.com/blog/archives?limit_month=5&limit_year=2017

We hope you will consider our experience and passion for Silicon Valley real estate our year-long gift to you. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions, any time!

All our best,

Mark & Jason