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How’s the Market? Burlingame CA May 2012

If you are in the market to buy a home in Burlingame you are keenly aware that the market has become red hot in some price ranges. We are seeing multiple offers pushing prices well above the list price and these are appraising, too, so the banks are in line with what’s happening in Burlingame.…Read More »

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 »

Burlingame CA’s 2011 Market Report

We just had a discussion with an old friend asking how bad the local real estate market was in 2011 and she was absolutely blown away when we said Burlingame’s 2011 market was vibrant. She doesn’t live in San Mateo County but in another area of California that has seen great decreases in housing value…Read More »

A New Listing in Burlingame CA: 1612 Ralston Avenue

A new listing is always something to talk about and we’re no exception in wanting to tell you about this one. Burlingame California is a community sought after by families for many reasons. Weather. Schools. Location. Community. Charm. This home is full of charm, and situated in the best Burlingame location possible.

We’re Moving! Now What? Burlingame CA

Congratulations on the purchase of your new home! Now, for the next challenge: moving. I’ve talked about how to go through all of your “stuff” and pare things down over the years. Hold that Garage Sale for the final clearance and sell, sell, sell everything.

Next comes your move. Are you packing yourself or are the professionals doing it for you? If you’re doing it yourself, the following is a list of materials you’ll need. Moving companies a

April 2011 Market Report: Burlingame CA

How’s the market? It’s getting HOT, HOT, HOT. There’s competition out there for homes, so what are you waiting for? Tthe interest rates are at historic lows and, believe it or not, the banks are finally lending. What does this mean to Burlingame? With a high median price of $1.245 million it means there’s money out there for qualified buyers to move to The City of Trees and get out of the Fog of the City.

How’s the Market in Burlingame CA 2.03.11?

How’s the market doing? It’s a question we get often and one that doesn’t have a simple answer. It’s not necessarily good or bad, it depends. It depends on whether you want to buy, sell, invest, rent or are just curious to know if you home’s value has stopped dropping.

11.23.10 – Market Report: Burlingame CA

Median Price for homes in BURLINGAME, CA 94010

The Burlingame market report is showing prices have declined, but this is something that usually happens at year end. We’re seeing a good selection of houses with 64 listings. These houses are staying on the market longer and prices are getting reduced the longer they’re there. If you find a great house, don’t expect it to languish as the really good ones go pretty fast. It’s a great time to buy with historically low interest rates but the banks are tough today and you must be able to qualify

Burlingame Schools Are Fab-u-louso! – Burlingame CA

The Burlingame Elementary School District has announced that they have 2 schools with over 900 API State Performance Index scores and 4 with over 800 API State Performance Index scores. That’s fantastic Burlingame!! Add to that the 2009-2010 California Business Roundtable Honor Awards that all 5 of the elementary schools received and Burlingame has something huge to be proud of.