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Mold in Your Home? Here are Some Tips – San Mateo CA

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With the excitement of Spring and warmer weather finally here, it’s time for you take a closer look at the condition of your San Mateo home.  After deeper inspection, you may find areas that need an extra bit of care.  If you happen to notice mold in your home, do not panic. It’s very common…Read More »

Americans Still Prefer Buying a Home to Renting – San Mateo CA

Owning a home still has more appeal than renting for Americans, according to Fannie Mae. A sign of stability, safety, family and community, home ownership is an essential component of the “American Dream” of success and happiness and has been for many generations. The recent National Housing Survey (Q4, 2011) conducted by Fannie Mae found…Read More »

How Buying a Home is Like Finding the Perfect Shoe – San Mateo CA

The old adage “one shoe fits all” does not work when buying home.  For that matter, it doesn’t work when shoe shopping, either!  Homes, like shoes, are very personal, and often emotionally-based purchases. Try as they might to create a home that will meet every need and every taste, home builders are aware that it…Read More »

Getting to Know Your New Home & Neighbors – San Mateo CA

Moving to a new home gives you an opportunity to redefine yourself and a chance to make new friends. Getting to know neighbors can be time-consuming, but is completely worthwhile since neighbors help one another out and keep track of the neighborhood comings and goings and can even share a smile when you are feeling…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 »

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 »

“Robo-Signing” Agreement Assists Some Homeowners – San Mateo CA

Mortgage lenders are in the news again and again but this time it’s just not only Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae in the hot seat. If you purchased a home using any of the following lenders like GMAC (now Ally Financial), Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, or Citibank, you may want to take note.  Last…Read More »

Landscaping – A Key to Selling Your Home – San Mateo, CA

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When you meet someone for the first time – what do you notice?   If you’re like many of us, that initial impression is largely determined by their appearance. Believe it or not, that concept rings true with your home, too!  Your home’s Curb Appeal can give huge clues about your personality and sense of…Read More »

The 2011 San Mateo Real Estate Market Report

The city of San Mateo is the largest city in our immediate area and has the most number of homes for sale during any one year.  The 2011 San Mateo Real Estate market saw 596 single family homes sold.  The average days on the market for these houses to sell was 56.   Not bad…Read More »



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