2019 July home sales in Santa Clara consisted of 56 single-family homes that closed escrow, an increase from the 46 homes sold in June. Average days on market increased to 25 days from 19 days, and median days increased to 14 from 10. The average price of a home sold in June 2019 was $1.4M […]
Choosing Between an ARM Versus a Fixed-rate Mortgage
When you get a mortgage, there are many loan features to consider. One of the key decisions is whether to go with a fixed or adjustable-rate mortgage. Each have benefits and drawbacks, and your budget, housing needs and appetite for risk will be key factors in your decision. What is a fixed-rate mortgage? A fixed-rate mortgage has […]
Santa Clara Home Sales June 2019
2019 June home sales in Santa Clara consisted of 46 single-family homes that closed escrow, a decrease from the 64 homes sold in May. Average days on market decreased to 19 days from 23 days, and median days decreased to 10 from 12. The average price of a home sold in June 2019 was $1.42M […]
What’s the Difference Between Preapproval & Prequalification?
The terms “prequalification” and “preapproval” are often confused, and even misused interchangeably, when really in dealing with mortgages, the two are like comparing apples to oranges. Both prequalification and preapproval are steps taken prior to applying for a home loan, but the major difference lies in the level of commitment between the lender and the […]
What Is a Reverse Mortgage and How Can It Benefit Me While I’m Alive?
It seems that we can’t turn on the television or radio without hearing an ad for a “reverse mortgage.” So, what is a reverse mortgage exactly, and who can benefit from using one? A reverse mortgage is a type of loan taken out against your home. With a reverse mortgage (as with a traditional mortgage) […]
Home Inspections: Which Should You Get?
Home Inspection Should You Get One? There are a number of inspections that you can get for a home. Just to name a few there is the general property inspection, a termite or wood destroying pests inspection, roof inspection, foundation inspection, chimney inspection, pool inspection, septic inspection, and lead inspection. As a home buyer or […]
Santa Clara Home Sales May 2019
2019 May home sales in Santa Clara consisted of 64 single family homes that closed escrow, an increase from the 46 homes sold in April. Average days on market increased to 23 days, and median days increased to 12 from 10. The average price of a home sold in May 2019 was $1.50M which is […]
The 9 biggest mistakes people make when they try to sell their homes
The biggest mistake sellers make is overpricing their home. Other common mistakes include not decluttering the home before listing and failing to realize that some furnishings are too taste-specific to appeal to most buyers. Here are nine of the biggest mistakes people can make when trying to sell their home, according to real-estate agents. […]
Home Improvement Projects That Will Net You Huge Home Value Increase
When people first move into a new house, there is always a laundry list of home improvements and changes they want to make to it, to make it their own.
Before and After – 3141 Monroe St
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 April 2019
2019 April home sales in Santa Clara consisted of 46 single family homes that closed escrow, a decrease from the 56 homes sold in March. Average days on market dropped to 17 days, and median days decreased to 10.5 from 12. The average price of a home sold in April 2019 was $1.44M which is […]
Before and After – 1729 Jeffery Ct
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.
