The ‘Best Blogs Of 2018’ That Can Help You In 2019

If you follow our blog, then you know that we have a whole lot to say about Silicon Valley real estate! But you also know that we update our blog weekly because staying on top of market changes is our job and not yours. As we always do at year-end, we took some time to reflect on what happened in 2018 and what that means for you in 2019. To that end, we have compiled our ‘Best Of 2018’ blogs; while we hope that every article that we created has helped someone in some way – we believe these are the topics that will align most with what homeowners want to do and need to know for 2019. As always – please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions, ideas or goals. The New Year is the ideal time to chat!

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SPRING VS. SUMMER: WHEN SHOULD I SELL?

We know that there are many homeowners who waited out the craziness of last year to see where values would land and where rates would go, who are now deciding that it might be time to wait no longer and make that move. We also know that deciding IF you should sell and WHEN you should sell can be very stressful! This blog contrasts the pros and cons of selling in spring or summer; we encourage you to contact us for a custom consultation on which season makes the most sense for you (we’ll include factors such as what your plans are for your next home, what preparation your home will need, the micro trends in your neighborhood and more).

ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU) RESOURCE CENTER

One of the most exciting trends in 2018 was that many municipalities finally made it easier to build ADU’s! San Jose was just one of nearly a dozen Silicon Valley cities that made changes to their ADU process to encourage more homeowners to add a dwelling to their property. Whether for income potential or for building your parents a place to live – we are pretty sure you will find the links in this guide helpful and informative.

HOW LOW CAN YOU GO?!

It’s the question that every buyer has in any market – and will be asked again in this one: how low of an offer can I make to still get the house I want? The guidance we provide is intended to help you weigh how much you desire the property and how you view comps and agent relationships. While there are no ‘easy’ answers, there are a few considerations that can point you in a direction you can live with.

TRUST: THERE’S NO APP FOR THAT

Media outlets are once again predicting that this will be the year for a disruption in the industry. We have heard this before – and we always advocate the adoption of technologies that improve transparency, eliminate error and streamline processes. But we also know that there a few things we can do that a computer can’t… and we are pretty sure you will truly get it if you have ever been through a real estate transaction!

From our families to yours, from our doorsteps to your front doors, from our hearts to your homes, we wish you the most amazing, healthy & Happy New Year that can be! ~ Mark & Jason