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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

An Old Mortgage Scam Is Back.

Home Loan Scan Legal Contract

An Old Mortgage Scam Is Back. Not long ago there was a mortgage scam involving thieves tricking you into thinking your bank had sold your home loan and there was now a new place to send your mortgage payment. Well is seems this scam may be back!   What Can You Do? Here’s is what I suggest you do the following; if you receive an official … [Read more...]

Open Houses, (All San Mateo County), Sunday, May 5, 2013

Sunday Open Houses

Open Houses, (All San Mateo County), Sunday, May 5, 2013 Find below a link for you to click so you can see in one place all the Open Houses, (All San Mateo County), Sunday, May 5, 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 … [Read more...]

First Time Home Buyers: Beware of These 4 Mistakes!

First time home buyer's mistakes

First Time Home Buyers: Beware of These 4 Mistakes! If you are thinking about making the biggest investment of your life here are some helpful hints to make sure you don’t make a mistake. It’s difficult when dealing with your money and not make a mistake and lose it all. When buying a home facing so many people whom you don’t know and … [Read more...]

Top 10 Do’s Prior to Selling Your Home!

Your Home Is Sold

Top 10 Do’s Prior to Selling Your Home! The season for placing ones home on the market for sale is upon us. Here is a plan for homeowners to use to maximize the value of their homes along with creating the fewest number of seller’s concessions when a home buyer presents an offer to purchase to them. Its information a home seller can take … [Read more...]

Are you being exploited by the Credit Bureaus?

Credit Bureau "Scam"

Are you being exploited by the Credit Bureaus? While looking for a bigger piece of the pie, some mortgage companies are paying premium prices to research and  find out who’s recently come into the market looking for loans for homes and other big-ticket items.  What even burns me more is these credit bureaus are not only giving this … [Read more...]

Market Trends Redwood City real estate March 29, 2013

Redwood City Market Trends

Market Trends Redwood City real estate March 29, 2013 The Redwood City real estate trends have continued to favor sellers for the past 7 days, and it doesn’t look like that will change. The real estate trend numbers for Redwood City has stayed steady all year. Redwood City homes, which were currently listed on the market for sale, move down … [Read more...]