How To: Care 4 Fuji Apple Trees

Fuji Apple

How To: Care 4 Fuji Apple Trees Spring is upon us and it's time to plan an orchard of fruit trees or a single fruit tree around your home. The rewards in October will pay off in big dividends when you harvest a cool, crisp, tasty fuji apple right off the tree. To ensure a successful crop please read the how-to information below. Happy apple … [Read more...]

Redwood City’s Fitzpatrick Professional Center

the Bank of San Mateo County

Redwood City's Fitzpatrick Professional Center The first bank of Redwood City that was later sold to Wells Fargo Bank. The economic growth and development of Redwood City came about by The Bank of San Mateo County. This Bank of San Mateo County handled the monies for the rebuild of San Francisco after the 1906 quake and fire. The Bank was also … [Read more...]

Market Trends Redwood City real estate February 15, 2013

Redwood City real estate Market Update

Market Trends Redwood City real estate February 15, 2013 The Spring real estate market is starting off on a flat note and it doesn’t look like it’s going move up until after this upcoming 3 day holiday weekend. All numbers for Redwood City real estate are flat for past 7 days, Redwood City homes coming on the market for sale stayed at 14. … [Read more...]

Here’s How To Get Out Of Debt

in debt we trust

Here's How To Get Out Of Debt - Many people I see out in the market place today treat their personal household budgets like it were the federal budget.  This is an easy model to follow because after all doesn't Uncle Sam have your best interests at heart?  Well they say they do, however, Uncle Sam can do something that you can’t do.  If … [Read more...]

What you need to know when buying a home

First time home buyer's mistakes

What you need to know when buying a home This year stands to be a very good year buying a home.  It's going to take a self directed effort and commitment on the part of all home buyers and their Realtors. By working as a team home ownership can be a reality for those who want it. The number one challenge facing home buyers and Realtor I … [Read more...]

Spying and CIA in Redwood City – Historical Thursday

Glomar Explorer Barge

Spying and CIA in Redwood City - Historical Thursday When I used to drive to San Francisco in 1970 you could look out at the San Francisco Bay and in Redwood City you'd see a big barge next to the mountain of white salt, which was a local landmark in Redwood City real estate for many years.  This large submersible barge was known as part of … [Read more...]

30-Year Fixed Loan vs. 7-Year Fixed Loan

mortgages and fixed rate loans

30 year fix vs 7 year fix 30-Year Fixed Loan vs. 7-Year Fixed Loan A 30-year fixed rate loan in real estate is a loan your bank gives you and you agreed to repay the principal and interest on the money you borrowed equally over a 360 months payment schedule.  This contrast to a 7-year fixed loan, which is also known as an ARM or … [Read more...]

Growing An Edible Hedge In Redwood City

Here a vegetable for you that will keep animals away.

Growing An Edible Hedge In Redwood City Growing an Edible Hedge - Sunday In The Garden Used in most landscapes are hedges, especially Redwood City and the San Francisco Peninsula. Homeowners and Home Gardeners usually grow hedges to keep animal out and stop them from doing their business.  Hedges are accepted a lot more as landscaping and … [Read more...]

How Sellers Price Their Homes

Will My Home Go Up In Value?

The First Question Is Usually: How Much Should I Offer? Clients often ask, “How much under the listing price should we offer for this house we like?” The best way to understand market value is through comparative research.  Professional real estate consultants review and study at least 40 to 60 listings, visit 10 to 20, and inspect 5 to 10 … [Read more...]

Make Delicious Chocolate Cake In 5 Minutes!

Chocolate Cake in 5 Minutes

Make Delicious Chocolate Cake In 5 Minutes! So you are hungry for something sweet and you want Chocolate Cake. You can have it in only 5 minutes, however, this information I am about to give you can be very dangerous! Please do tread lightly here or you will find yourself making more than ONE!  uuuuuummmmmmmmm Here's what you have … [Read more...]