Real estate sales hit a three-decade low last year, making 2024 the slowest market in a generation. I’m proud NOT to be bucketed in the 71% of agents who did not make a single sale. High interest rates and low inventory are a recipe for slow sales; only ~4M homes were sold nationally (for context … Continue reading From 7% to 3.96%, The Power of Extra Mortgage Payments: Lowering Your Effective Interest Rate
Category: Buying/Selling Techniques
Top Benefits of Buying a Home in a Walkable San Francisco Neighborhood
Imagine stepping outside your door and being minutes from local cafes, grocery stores, parks, and even work. Living in a walkable neighborhood offers this kind of convenience, and it’s always attractive for those interested in San Francisco real estate. Beyond lifestyle perks, a walkable neighborhood can benefit your health, finances, and even your property’s value. … Continue reading Top Benefits of Buying a Home in a Walkable San Francisco Neighborhood
How to Actually Win a Multiple-Offer Situation in San Francisco | Scenario 3
You found a great house. It’s priced aggressively at $1,595,000. It’s in a prime location. The seller handed out 25 disclosure packages and expects 5-10 offers. You know it’s going way over asking—but you still want to “get a deal.” So how did we get here? You tried doing what people unfamiliar with and outside … Continue reading How to Actually Win a Multiple-Offer Situation in San Francisco | Scenario 3
Winning Strategies for Multiple Offers in SF Real Estate | Scenario 2
Continuing my series on how best to navigate a multiple offer situation in San Francisco and all the possible scenarios, let’s take that first scenario, tweak it, and see what happens. To refresh, here’s the situation: We have a Single Family Home. It is priced “aggressively” at $1,595,000 and is in a great location. We … Continue reading Winning Strategies for Multiple Offers in SF Real Estate | Scenario 2
Top Mistakes First-Time Homebuyers Should Avoid in San Francisco
Buying your first home in San Francisco? Here’s how to avoid common pitfalls that first-time homebuyers often make in this high-stakes market. For first-time buyers, entering the San Francisco real estate market can feel overwhelming, especially with rising home prices, competitive bidding, and the unique challenges of buying a home in the Bay Area. Avoiding … Continue reading Top Mistakes First-Time Homebuyers Should Avoid in San Francisco
Top Home Renovations That Boost Value and Appeal
Renovating your home is a fantastic way to refresh your living space and increase its resale value. But not all upgrades pack the same punch. If you’re thinking about selling or simply want to invest in smart improvements, here are the top renovations that deliver the best bang for your buck. 1. Kitchen Makeovers: The … Continue reading Top Home Renovations That Boost Value and Appeal
How to Hack the Current 7%+ Interest Rate
How to Hack the Current 7%+ Interest Rate
Time travel back to sub 3% interest rates with an Assumable Mortgage
Price Per Sq Foot, Popcorn Ceilings and Pools
At 28 square miles, Novato is the largest and most northern town in Marin. A quick zoom on Google earth reveals an idyllic benefit of the landscape; large flat lots featuring single level ranch style homes many complete with 2 car garages, front and back yards and most importantly pools, plenty of them! Another added … Continue reading Price Per Sq Foot, Popcorn Ceilings and Pools
“It’s always better to buy real estate and wait than to wait and buy real estate.”
Being a real estate agent is akin to being a fitness, finance, political anything, etc guru thanks to social media. You can, without much resistance, say whatever, however, you want in order to portray yourself or your agenda in a certain light, shout out to Top Producers in their bio and nod to Mr. Musk … Continue reading “It’s always better to buy real estate and wait than to wait and buy real estate.”
How I Closed Two Homes in Marin Last Month and Why It Matters
Marin and San Francisco real estate are similar beasts, except for one glaring caveat: amazing vs mediocre public schools. Single Family homes in both area’s sell for relatively similar amounts with similar buyer profiles. Given their close proximity and interdependence on each other, both area’s are on the radar of prospective buyers with a major … Continue reading How I Closed Two Homes in Marin Last Month and Why It Matters
If You are in the Market to Buy a Home, the Time is Now
“I believe that beginning with next month’s CPI Report (May 10th) and continuing through the summer, inflation will trend downward, only at a much faster pace. And while it may seem counter-intuitive, if you are in the market to buy a home, we suggest using today’s potentially higher interest rates to negotiate a discount from sellers, and … Continue reading If You are in the Market to Buy a Home, the Time is Now
What Is My Home Worth? Why Online Valuations Stink, So Do Appraisers
“What do you think my home is worth?” “How’s the market?” By far, the two most asked questions of any real estate agent. We’d venture as to say the latter is more common, but the former is certainly something on everyone’s mind. So how do you answer this, and how do you, the person not … Continue reading What Is My Home Worth? Why Online Valuations Stink, So Do Appraisers
Is COPA half full or half empty?
Did you know that SF supervisors passed legislation to give non-profits the right of first offer and refusal to purchase a multi-unit building? They sure did. It was supposed to go into full effect on June 2, 2019, but it seems there are few kinks to iron out. The Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community … Continue reading Is COPA half full or half empty?
SOLD | 1177 California #1024, Nob Hill, San Francisco
I’m pleased to announce the successful off market purchase of an awesome unit at Gramercy Towers in San Francisco’s one and only Nob Hill district. My clients got word of this new listing, called me up, and we snagged it before it had a chance to go to MLS. They are thrilled, seller is happy, … Continue reading SOLD | 1177 California #1024, Nob Hill, San Francisco
Featured Today On SFGate: 3 Of My Recent Transactions
High prices? No problem. Homes in Bay Area selling faster than anywhere else in the nation: http://t.co/1OOsIcC27D pic.twitter.com/qp1HOxjau7 — SFGate (@SFGate) April 16, 2015 I wouldn’t have been able to achieve these successful sales without the epic staging by Katrina Schissel of GiGi Park, my great photographers, my in house team, and especially my amazing … Continue reading Featured Today On SFGate: 3 Of My Recent Transactions
Buying A Home In San Francisco – Step 5 And Beyond: Depends On How Step 4 Goes
There is one guarantee after writing an offer on a property in San Francisco, and that is there is no guarantee you’ll get the property. With multiple offers all too common, sellers holding the upper hand, extremely low inventory, and thousands of buyers in the market, writing an offer is only part of the property … Continue reading Buying A Home In San Francisco – Step 5 And Beyond: Depends On How Step 4 Goes