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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 »

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.

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

About Hillsborough California

The town of Hillsborough, formed in 1910, and named by William Davis Merry Howard because he originally came from Hillsboro New Hampshire. The town sits on land that was part of Rancho San Mateo, Howard’s vast property purchased from the Mexican Governor, Pio Pico in 1846.

Where’s the Market Trending? – Hillsborough, CA – 02.22.10

The Wilkas Group is well versed in this market and it would be our pleasure to assist you with your real estate needs be it buying or selling. If you are experiencing financial hardship and need to sell short, we are specialists in this type of transaction.

San Mateo County Home in Distress? Here’s Help!

I am Alex, the other half of the Wilkas Group, and I just earned the Prestigious Designation of CDPE. That means I am Certified by the Distressed Property Institute to help you determine what are the best options you have for your home if you are having difficulty in making your mortgage payments. What exactly…Read More »