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Buy a House is the #1 Most Popular …
I know you might be thinking, “Wait, isn’t the number one life goal to find inner peace, get…

2025 California ADU Laws
There's a reason why I've dragged my feet in converting my fixer garage into an ADU: Every year…

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…

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…

Want To Partner With a Flipper To Update …
Is the reward worth the risk of collaborating with a flipper / developer to update an older home…

Don't Let Fears of Home Buyer Remorse Stop …
"Eighty-two percent of home buyers express regrets about their recent property purchase. Their most common regret: buying a…

Avoiding a Home Sale Loss (or reframing it …
Need to sell your home and feeling the pain of it potentially not selling for more than what…

East Bay Real Estate Market Data - December …
Want to see different Califonia real estate market trend charts or get a micro-view into trends in your…

The Dangers of Overpricing a Home For Sale …
Compass put together an informative report that shows how overpricing one’s home when going on market almost always…