We make sure to carefully plan the updates we do when we are preparing our listings to sell. The goal is to make sure they create value and bring the best return.
Insulation 101
Insulation is an essential part of your home. It helps keep the home warm during the winter and cool during the summer. Once you start looking at the different insulation options that are available, though, the whole thing can get a bit confusing. To help you make sense of it all, here are some of […]
Success Stories: 1689 Hood Court
Charolette and John had been living in their home for over 30 years. They had raised three children there and refinanced the home to put their children through college. Even though it was small, it had served them and their family well.
Problems to Look For When Buying an Old House
Common Issues With Older Homes Older homes in Santa Clara can be anything built from the early 1900’s to the 1960’s and 1970’s. Personally I don’t consider homes built after 1980 that old. That’s mainly due to the materials and building techniques. By the 1980’s walls were being sheered and there were more seismic improvements […]
Santa Clara Home Sales December 2019
https://vimeo.com/383411918 2019 December home sales in Santa Clara consisted of 39 single-family homes that closed escrow, a decrease from the 48 homes sold in November. Average days on market heald steady at 23 days, and median days increased to 13 from 10. The average price of a home sold in December 2019 was $1.38M which […]
Roof Maintenance and Care
While the roof is one of the most important parts of your home, it’s also one of the most neglected. The average homeowner gives little thought to the condition or maintenance needs of their roof until it starts to leak, at which point it’s usually too late. With a little bit of care and planning, […]
Santa Clara Home Sales November 2019
https://vimeo.com/377654521 2019 November home sales in Santa Clara consisted of 48 single-family homes that closed escrow, a slight increase from the 45 homes sold in October. Average days on market decreased to 23 days from 26 days, and median days decreased to 10 from 16. The average price of a home sold in November 2019 […]
Home Equity Loan or Line of Credit: Which is Better for You?
As you make payments against your mortgage, you build equity in your home. This equity can be used to secure future loans, making it easier to refinance your home or cover certain other expenses. Depending on your needs, you might consider taking out a home equity loan or a home equity line of credit (HELOC). […]
Why Houses DO NOT Sell in a Strong Market
As we approach the end of the year, many homeowners find themselves asking the question, “If we’re currently in a strong real estate market, why won’t my house sell?”
Before and After – 1323 Scossa Ave, #1
We make sure to carefully plan the updates we do when we are preparing our listings to sell. The goal is to make sure they create value and bring the best return.
Santa Clara Home Sales October 2019
2019 October home sales in Santa Clara consisted of 45 single-family homes that closed escrow, a slight increase from the 44 homes sold in September. Average days on market decreased to 26 days from 34 days, and median days decreased to 16 from 17. The average price of a home sold in October 2019 was […]
Success Stories: 3207 Benton Street
Pradeep and Raji had purchased a townhome several years ago. The home had served them and their two children well, but they were aspiring to own a single-family home.
