Fool Proof Plan For Buying A Home

First time home buyer's mistakes

Fool Proof Plan For Buying A Home Buying a home in almost any community in San Mateo County is challenging to today’s home buyers. One reason, beside the obvious one being the market, is the home buyer of today doesn't have a fool-proof plan for buying a home. I know this because several times I'm asked by home buyers the same question, … [Read more...]

Market Trends Redwood City real estate May 17, 2013

Redwood City Market Trends

Market Trends Redwood City real estate May 17, 2013 Home sales and trends in Redwood City this past week has continue in its rote performs we have seen all year. Inventories dropped by 2/3 of last week’s number. SP:LP ratio are up. Homes took 1 days longer to sell and weekly average selling prices poked its’ head over the $1M mark … [Read more...]

Protecting the Future, One Seed at a Time

poppy seeds

Protecting the Future, One Seed at a Time Protecting the Future, One Seed at a Time through plant exchanges and sales may be the path to eating foods desired by people. The future of food, with the growing climate changes predicted and Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO’s), is suspect at best by some. There will be a concerted effort by … [Read more...]

Open Houses, (All San Mateo County), Sunday, May 19, 2013

Sunday Open Houses

Open Houses, (All San Mateo County), Sunday, May 19, 2013  Find attached a link for you to see in one place all the Open Houses, (All San Mateo County), Sunday, May 19, 2013. Information for Sunday open houses on the MLS includes time of open house, bedroom, bath, and number of days on the market, (DOM) square footage and much more. If … [Read more...]

Real Estate: Magic 8-Ball Style

In the box magic 8-ball

Real Estate: Magic 8-Ball Style Lately home-buyers have asked me what I felt the future for real estate would bring to them when they buy their new home. This is not an easy answer because it depends on many factors including the most important factor; location, location, location. Other factors would be real estate market trends, the … [Read more...]

Mother’s Day ~ How It Came About

Mother's Day

Mother’s Day Mother's Day ~ How It Came About, In the United States, Mother's Day is an annual holiday celebrated on the second Sunday in May. Mother's Day recognizes mothers, motherhood and maternal bonds in general, as well the positive contributions that they make to society. Woman’s peace groups were the first to start … [Read more...]

Do You Need To UNDO What You Have Done?

Buy a home

Do You Need To UNDO What You Have Done? Have you ever done something that you wish you hadn't done? Or, Do You Need To UNDO What You Have Done? OK, let me be more specific, have you ever sealed up an envelope to mail out, and wished you hadn't sealed it yet? Like you forgot to put the check, billing info, or picture in? Well, it seems that … [Read more...]

Market Trends Redwood City real estate May 10, 2013

Redwood City Market Trends

Market Trends Redwood City real estate May 10, 2013 We saw some of the same old stuff in home sales and trends in Redwood City this past week. Inventories were up. SP:LP ratio was down. Homes took 4 days longer to sell and weekly average selling prices fell below $1M! Redwood City homes newly listed for sale; dropped to 12 over last … [Read more...]

Open Houses, (All San Mateo County), Sunday, May 12, 2013

Sunday Open Houses

Open Houses, (All San Mateo County), Sunday, May 12, 2013 Happy Mother's Day to all the Mothers out there. Find attached a link for you to see in one place all the Open Houses, (All San Mateo County), Sunday, May 12, 2013. Information for Sunday open houses on the MLS includes time of open house, bedroom, bath, and number of days on … [Read more...]

Diller General Store aka P.P. Chamberland General Store

Diller Store

Diller General Store aka P.P. Chamberland General Store The Diller General Store aka P.P. Chamberland General Store circa 1859 is the oldest working commercial building in Redwood City. This is true also for San Mateo County. It was the heart of all commerce in Redwood City at one time in history. It was not only the original supply store … [Read more...]