Main Points: The cost of waiting to buy is defined as the additional funds it would take to buy a home if prices & interest rates were to increase over a period of time. Freddie Mac predicts interest rates to rise to 5.2% by the third quarter of 2019. CoreLogic predicts home prices to appreciate by […]
Before and After – 3024 Alexander Ave
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.
What is Proposition 5 and How Will It Affect You?
A “YES” vote supports amending Proposition 13, to allow homebuyers who are age 55 and older or severely disabled to transfer their tax assessments from their previous to new home. A “NO” vote opposes amending Proposition 13 to change how tax assessments are transferred between properties for homebuyers who are 55 and older or severely […]
Santa Clara August 2018 Home Sales
2018 Santa Clara August home sales in Santa Clara consisted of 54 single family homes that closed escrow, a slight decrease from of the low 56 homes sold in July. Traditionally August can be the slowest month of the year for real estate in the area. Average days on market increased a whole week to […]
How to Calculate Capital Gains When Selling Real Estate (Part I)
How to Calculate Capital Gains When Selling Real Estate (Part I) Below is a simple illustration of how a married couple would calculate their capital gains and taxes if they sold their primary home in California. Primary Home: Sales price $1,300,000 Closing costs from selling home -$100,000 Adjusted sales price $1,200,000 Purchase price $500,000 […]
Santa Clara July 2018 Home Sales
2018 Santa Clara July home sales consisted of 56 single family homes sold in Santa Clara, a decrease from of the 65 homes sold in June. The slow market continues as homes are taking longer to sell. Average days on market increased to 18 from 15 and median days on market remains at 12. The […]
Before and After – 2595 Bonnie Drive
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.
Before and After – 687 Valley Way
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.
Before and After – 688 Bancroft Street
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.
Lawrence Meadows – Killarney Farms Neighborhood Ice Cream Social
We had a great turnout last week at our neighborhood ice cream social. About 70 neighbors stopped by to view our new listing, enjoy some great ice cream and conversation about life, kids, and real estate. We had a guess the sale price contest and will announce the winner of a $25 Amazon gift card. […]
2018 June Home Sales for Santa Clara
2018 Santa Clara June home sales consisted of 65 single family homes sold in Santa Clara, an increase of the 21 homes sold in May and 50 homes in April. The market has remained fairly steady with no significant price drops, but some slowness which can be expected this time of year. Average days on market […]
Does mom want to live in a nursing home?
“Does mom want to live in a nursing home?” “What does dad feel contributes to, or takes away from, his idea of ‘quality of life’?” “Do mom and dad have legal documentation in place that ensures someone can act financially on their behalf if they are unable to?” These are just three of many questions […]
