You are here: Burlingame Real Estate - The Wilkas Group »

Our Blog

How’s the Market – Burlingame CA – 03.28.2012

The City of Trees, Burlingame CA, has charm and location going for it. There are no tract homes in Burlingame and that’s one of the reasons people want to live there. Here’s a look at how the real estate market is doing in Burlingame today. Like our other communities, we don’t have enough new listings…Read More »

Saving Money in Your New Home – Burlingame CA

Everyone likes to save money. Everyone, even billionaires do. Part of owning a home, whether it’s a house, townhouse or condo, is home maintenance and if you’re disciplined about doing it, you can not only save money on your home, but help the environment with these tips. Energy use is a huge portion of our…Read More »

How’s the Market – Hillsborough CA – 03.26.2012

Who has the best schools in our area? If you said Hillsborough, you’d be correct and that’s why so many people aspire to move there. The homes are large. The lots are mostly a half acre or more, and the trees and views and ambience makes this one of the most coveted communities on the…Read More »

How’s the Market – San Mateo – 03.24.2012

The real estate market has really warmed up this month and we’re seeing tons of buyers but not enough sellers. If you know someone thinking of selling their home give us a call so we can talk to them. Here’s a picture of what’s going on in San Mateo this week. 90-day stats for Single…Read More »

Terms to Know When Buying or Selling a Home

The real estate industry, like most others, uses jargon that is sometimes difficult to understand. Consider this a primer to learning a few of those terms. Here’s a step by step definition that will make you sound “in the know” when buying or selling a home. “CLOSING” - Closing refers to the final steps in securing…Read More »

How’s the Market – Foster City CA – 03.22.2012

We generally see a nice real estate market during spring in our neck of the woods but this year is very different. Not to say that we haven’t been seeing different spring markets the past couple of years, but over looking those and going back to what was “normal” this spring isn’t. We do not…Read More »

Time to Review Your Home Owner’s Policy: Hillsborough CA

If you’ve owned your home for a while you might not be looking at one of the most important things you pay for each year and that could be a major mistake. What do you know about your Homeowner’s Insurance Policy? Have you evaluated it recently? If not, it is a good idea to review…Read More »

Home For Sale? Time to Spring Clean – Foster City CA

Spring has sprung, making it a great time to focus on sprucing up your home. Whether you have just purchased a home or are planning to sell, a little bit of effort spent and a few quick cleaning tips will help your home to sparkle! Along with the need for general de-cluttering and cleaning, the…Read More »

Keeping Your New Home Secure in Foster City CA

It’s official. Spring is in the air and your vacation plans may not be far behind. Whether you are embarking on a weekend getaway or an extended trip, it’s critical that you make arrangements to ensure the safety of your new home. Implementing the following suggestions will give you increased peace of mind on your…Read More »

Getting the Best Appraisal When Your Home is For Sale

A key aspect of the home buying and selling process in Burlingame, CA is obtaining a home appraisal. A home appraisal is secured to estimate market value and can be quite complex. Recently there has been a change in the home appraisal process, resulting in more regulation, so work with your lender to confirm you…Read More »