Blog Archives: November 2017

You’ve lived in your home for awhile (maybe 10,15 or 20 years). There are things you loved and hated when you bought it, and over the years as the opportunity presented itself – you’ve made some changes as you were able. You finally updated that master bathroom - but the kitchen is still from 1989. You replaced the roof and windows - but the downstairs flooring upgrade is still on your wish list. Does this sound familiar at all?! Unless you’ve won the lottery, chances are your home is much like the classic ‘Christmas Carol’ and haunted by ...

If you have ever worked with us, you know that we are committed to not only helping you buy and/or sell your home, but making sure that the results pave the path for a lifestyle you love. That typically happens by ensuring that you land in an ideal location, and also in a place that has the potential to truly become your own. Depending on the size and scope of your to-do list (either prior to moving in or at some point down the road), you will likely find yourself wondering if you really need a general contractor. We often see our ...

  We are amidst one of the best times of the year here in Silicon Valley ~ the season where corporations and communities collaborate to create amazing experiences for individuals and families. We all know that the unparalleled job growth and economic opportunity here in the Bay Area comes with its share of challenges – the amount and affordability of housing, the increase in traffic and commute times and the pace of life that moves at warp speed. The good news is that a growing number of Silicon Valley businesses, big and small, are ...

We know you read the news. We know you lived through 2008. We know you are seeing home prices and wondering if history is going to repeat itself. While we don’t read crystal balls, we do believe that all information is power. This week we wanted to briefly review when bubble fears are founded, and what distinguishes a crash vs. correction. Home prices will change at some point – and it’s better to know what thresholds are cause for concern and which standard market conditions to expect. The housing bubble concerns emerge when home prices ...