Buy a House is the #1 Most Popular Life Goal

I know you might be thinking, “Wait, isn’t the number one life goal to find inner peace, get married, achieve true happiness, or become a…

Moving To the SF Bay Area From LA

Thinking about making the move from LA to the Bay Area? If you're bemoaning the idea of not being in Los Angeles, by the beaches, in…

Want To Partner With a Flipper To Update Sell Your House?

Is the reward worth the risk of collaborating with a flipper / developer to update an older home in an affluent neighborhood before selling?The idea…

Avoiding a Home Sale Loss (or reframing it into a positive opportunity)

Need to sell your home and feeling the pain of it potentially not selling for more than what you paid?You're not alone. The Bay Area…

The Dangers of Overpricing a Home For Sale in the East Bay

Compass put together an informative report that shows how overpricing one’s home when going on market almost always has negative ramifications for sellers: Across Bay…

2025 California ADU Laws

There's a reason why I've dragged my feet in converting my fixer garage into an ADU: Every year California improves statewide laws with regulations for…

The #1 California Home Improvement is Fire Hardening

The Getty Center and Getty Villa emerged from the 2025 Los Angeles fire disaster as examples of fire hardening best practices.Yes, they had staff to…

Don’t Let Fears of Home Buyer Remorse Stop You

"Eighty-two percent of home buyers express regrets about their recent property purchase. Their most common regret: buying a home that requires too much maintenance."(Clever Real…

East Bay Real Estate Market Data – December 2024

Want to see different Califonia real estate market trend charts or get a micro-view into trends in your own neighborhood? Just ask, and I'm happy…

Goal to sell your house in 2025? Test your “make me sell” price now

How long have you been wondering how much you could get for your house or condo if you sell?Do you seriously want to sell in…