Why Bay Area Home Buyers Need a Fiduciary Real Estate Agent

With changes in 2024, home buyers will have more visibility into the compensation of agents than ever before. It's important to know the value a…

Moving to Marina Bay – Guide to Condos, Townhouses & Homes – Retire or Buy Your First Home | Richmond CA

Have you lived in the Bay Area forever and are wondering why you never heard of (or went to) Marina Bay in Richmond, near Point…

Aging in Place Home Renovation Checklist from AARP

What if you could make not-too-expensive updates to the house you've loved for so many years to make it easier for you,  and / or…

How a Renter Bought Her Perfect Home in San Leandro

Here's a success story of a life-long renter who found and bought her perfect home, a condo.My client had a perfect process for searching for…

Home Buyer Love Letter Tips Inspired by a Hallmark Movie Writer Home Buying Success

The New York Times profiled of a Los Angeles house buyer who wrote a "love letter" to the seller.The buyer just happened to be a…

Is home staging really necessary?

Home staging presents a house for sale in its ideal state — decluttered, clean, and expertly furnished. So YES.Staging and the reality of living in…

Expert Puerto Vallarta real estate agents share 3 tips for buying condos and property

On a recent trip to Mexico, the sound of the ocean crashed with the sounds of building. Everywhere! Beautiful, modern condos in Puerto Vallarta had…

Seller Rentbacks Made Safe With the Seller In Possession – SIP

You know you're a Bay Area home buyer when the idea of a "rentback" to a home seller gives you chills. What if the home…

Repair the Sewer Lateral and Sidewalk in Oakland before selling?

Home sellers in Oakland, Alameda and some other East Bay cities need to decide whether to repair their sewer lateral, if necessary, or let the…

Exciting ADU Law: Qualify for a higher FHA loan with an ADU !

Qualifying for an FHA loan just became easier for buyers of properties with ADUs and other rental spaces.Mortgage lenders can now count income from small…