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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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Resources for Avoiding Home Foreclosure: San Mateo County CA

Home ownership can become a heavy responsibility at times, especially like now, when times are tough.  It can also be challenging to find help when things are difficult because of a decrease in, or loss of income, illness, unexpected disaster, unexpected major home repairs, or a personal crisis such as separation or divorce.  Add to…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 »

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 »

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