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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 »

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 »

2012 – An Affordable Time to Buy a Home in Burlingame CA

A combination of historically low mortgage rates and corrections in home pricing are resulting in the most affordable home market in two decades in San Mateo County. This is great news for home buyers if you are able to qualify for a loan. Stricter guidelines and qualifications make getting a home loan more challenging. Potential…Read More »

Hillsborough CA 2011 Market Report

Hillsborough is always considered one of the most expensive communities in California and 2011 was no different than other times or any other years. Hillsborough’s 2011 Market Report shows that there were 134 sales of homes in 2011. Hillsborough only has single family homes. There are no condos. No townhouses. Only large stately homes on…Read More »

Market Report – Hillsborough CA – 10.03.11

We’re entering the end of 2011 as Fourth Quarter started over the weekend. What does this mean for real estate? We begin to see prices soften for those who must sell. We see homes come off the market as we approach Thanksgiving and the holidays as most people do not want to be bothered showing their home during intense family time.

Hillsborough CA Market Report – May 2011

Here is Hillsborough’s market report for May 2011. Comparing the chart above with the first 4 months of the year we see one thing clearly and that is the number of homes for sale has climbed. We are officially in the summer sales season so this really isn’t unusual since most people buy and sell during this time of year. We homes for sale are priced higher and higher and one wonders why when we hear the news tell us the the average price for homes for sale has dropped dramatically in the US and of course that always add, in California, too. Need I remind you that all real estate is local. Buying and selling real estate is the best example of how economics works. Supply and demand will determine price and if you want to live in Hillsborough and send your children to those amazing schools you will pay.

April 2011 Market Report: Hillsborough CA

Being the Crown Jewel of San Mateo County comes with benefits and negatives. The benefit is that it’s a beautiful and secluded community close to everything. The negatives are that the most expensive homes always take the most time to sell. The pool of buyers is smaller and not everyone is running around with 3 or 4 millions bucks in their bank account waiting for the perfect home to show up in the market place.

How’s the Market in Hillsborough CA 03.08.2011?

Hillsborough California is one of the most expensive and exclusive communities in the US. Prices have held pretty well while inventory, the number of homes on the market, is low. This community has not seen many foreclosures, so if you’re waiting for the bargain of a lifetime, you missed the window of opportunity.

How’s the Market in Hillsborough CA 02.14.11?

How’s the market? Same question, different city but the answer is always the same, because it always depends on why you’re asking the question. If you own, is it because you want to sell, or need information for applying for a property tax adjustment? If you are considering selling and are curious if this is the right time to sell, yes it is because you may feel you’re selling low but you’ll be buying low, too. Are you an investor? Your reasons are always different. The market is seeing a recovery

Market Comparisons 2010 v 2009: Burlingame, Hillsborough, San Mateo and Foster City CA

Real Estate Market Chart by Altos Research www.altosresearch.com

It’s a Buyer’s Market and there are a lot of great properties for sale. In fact, as the year winds to an end, each one of these houses is truly on sale. People listing homes this time of the year want to sell and are willing to negotiate. Negotiation is the key word today. What the asking price is, isn’t generally what the selling price is.