Blog Archives: June 2016

The actualization of Brexit is still years away…yet that has not hindered immediate international speculation and a measurable impact to virtually every global monetary market. On a local level, Californians have questioned what Brexit means for the, especially with regards to housing and employment. The immediate impact to real estate came at lighting speed, as the 10-year treasury plummeted and mortgage rates followed suit. In the short-term, homeowners may benefit from increased purchasing power while the cost to borrow hovers at ...

We know that you have a lot on your mind this time of year…and hopefully it revolves around flip-flops, kids out of school, some relaxation and maybe even a little vacation. You are likely seeing headlines related to housing, inventory, the labor market and honestly wondering what is happening in the reality of Silicon Valley, and why it matters when there are so many other things to think about. We understand, and that’s why we live and breathe market data – so you don’t have to! In this week’s edition of the HOSV blog, we are providing ...

Would you ever read an amazing novel and close the book at the last chapter? Of course not! Then why wouldn’t you rely on your real estate agent until the end of the transaction?! When sellers interview agents about the process of listing their home, it seems that the conversation stops somewhere around pricing. It's fairly common knowledge that sellers need experienced, local representation, high-level, strategic marketing and a comprehensive valuation analysis…but it often appears expectations are slim to non-existent when the topic of ...

Thank you for following the Homes of Silicon  Valley ‘Seller Series’, a four-part edition  featuring our top tips for sellers this summer.  This sequence also marks the launch of our  weekly blog…so don’t be shy if you have a  topic or idea you’d love to read about right  here in the future! Over the last two weeks, we have discussed ‘Creating A Comprehensive Needs Analysis’ and ‘7 Pricing Principles’. This week is what many homeowners would call ‘the fun part’ – receiving and accepting offers. It’s definitely one of the most rewarding ...