Henry Chu at Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty

December 30, 2024

How Eco-Friendly Features Can Boost Your Home’s Value

Selling your house? Or just looking to increase the value and appeal of your home for when you do? Here’s something you should know – homebuyers are increasingly looking for homes with environmentally friendly features. What Energy Efficient Features Do Buyers Want? According to recent data from the National Association...

Why More Sellers Are Hiring a Real Estate Agent

Agent Value / For Sellers / Infographics

December 27, 2024

Why More Sellers Are Hiring a Real Estate Agent

Some Highlights More homeowners are realizing they need an agent’s help in this complex market – and that’s why a record-low number of people are selling without a pro by their side. Without an agent’s help, tackling pricing, staging and repairs, paperwork, negotiation, and more can be a real headache....

What’s Motivating More Buyers To Choose a Newly Built Home?

For Buyers / Inventory

December 26, 2024

What’s Motivating More Buyers To Choose a Newly Built Home?

Planning to buy a home soon? Why not go for something brand-new? Because data shows a lot more buyers are seeing the appeal of new home construction these days – and you may find out it’s what you want too. The National Association of Realtors (NAR), explains that newly built...

The Personal Joys of Having a Home To Call Your Own

First-Time Buyers / For Buyers

December 25, 2024

The Personal Joys of Having a Home To Call Your Own

There’s no doubt that owning a home comes with significant financial benefits. And this time of year is a great time to reflect on the other reasons why owning a home is so meaningful. A house is more than four walls and a roof – it’s a place where memories...

The #1 Reason People Move: To Be Closer to Family and Friends

For Buyers / For Sellers

December 24, 2024

The #1 Reason People Move: To Be Closer to Family and Friends

Have you ever thought about packing up and moving to be closer to the people who mean the most to you? Maybe you’re tired of long drives to see your family or wish your kids could spend more time with their grandparents. Clearly, a lot of other people feel the...

How Home Equity May Help You Buy Your Next Home in Cash

Equity / For Sellers / Selling Tips

December 23, 2024

How Home Equity May Help You Buy Your Next Home in Cash

Building equity in your house is one of the biggest financial advantages of homeownership. And right now, homeowners across the country are sitting on record amounts of it. Here’s a look at how that equity could be a game changer for you, and why it’ll flip your perspective from “Why...

Struggling To Sell Your House? Read This.

For Sellers / Selling Tips

December 19, 2024

Struggling To Sell Your House? Read This.

When you sell your house, ideally, you want it to go something like this: your house sells for top dollar, you get it sold quickly, and it all goes down without a hitch. But what many people don’t realize is that even in today’s market where there are more buyers...

The Biggest Perks of Buying a Home This Winter

Buying Tips / First-Time Buyers / For Buyers

December 18, 2024

The Biggest Perks of Buying a Home This Winter

Waiting for perfect market conditions often means missing out. Because what you may not realize is, if you’re ready and able to buy, this time of year could actually give you an edge. Here’s why. As the weather cools down, the housing market can too – and that works in...

More Starter Homes Are Hitting the Market

First-Time Buyers / Inventory

December 17, 2024

More Starter Homes Are Hitting the Market

More entry-level homes – also known as starter homes – are popping up on the market. And after several years with very few homes available to buy and prices rising, there are finally some more options for first-time buyers. Inventory Is Increasing – Especially at Lower Price Points Over the...

Only an Expert Agent Can Give You an Accurate Value of Your Home

Agent Value / For Sellers / Selling Tips

December 16, 2024

Only an Expert Agent Can Give You an Accurate Value of Your Home

In today’s digital age, it’s tempting to rely on automated tools for everything — including figuring out how much your house is worth. But be careful. The automated estimates you’re seeing online often miss key details that affect the true market value of your home. Before you toss a for...

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