We know the times “they are a changing” in real estate. I recently listed a property in Pacific Heights and for the first time in my 30-plus years of real estate sales,... Read More
Thanks to rising home prices (and we know they have been rising in San Francisco), homeowners (and investors) are getting wealthier, according to a recent study from real estate da... Read More
Real estate agents are often asked by homeowners what, if anything, they should do to improve their home’s value prior to putting it on the market. It is smart to consult with ... Read More
San francisco was recently ranked number two among top-performing real estate markets in the country. In fact, California dominated the top 20 list, with 11 markets in our state be... Read More
There is more and more talk about “off the grid,” “going green,” and “energy efficiency” these days. It applies to cars, appliances, devices, an... Read More
Why do I need title insurance?” This is a question that often comes from first-time home buyers or buyers who are moving here from other states that might handle searching th... Read More
The National Association of Realtor’s magazine reported on Feb. 1 the top 20 hottest housing markets in the country, and it turns out that San Francisco is number one. That i... Read More
If there’s one term I keep hearing repeatedly from consumers, it’s “smart house.” People in the market for a home are now adding smart features to their hou... Read More
A question I am asked frequently by San Franciscans is, “With prices this high, are we headed for a bubble?” I know prices appear to be rising to levels that cannot be ... Read More
Ihear this repeatedly from today’s Millennial buyers: “I want to be able to walk to things — stores, wine bars, restaurants, and coffee shops.” These sorts of n... Read More
We are all well aware by now of our four-year drought and the state-mandated water use cutback. Among other things, it means shorter showers and not letting the water run when we w... Read More
City living has so many pluses: fun neighborhood shopping, theater, music, abundant restaurants, and much more. Most people want to live in a “walk-to” neighborhood, wh... Read More
The traditional real estate spring market is heating up — but not just in San Francisco proper. Daily Real Estate News recently reported that inventory is increasing just in time... Read More
When speaking with my real estate colleagues around the country, there seems to be a common thread: lack of inventory. However, that does not mean that all properties will sell. Wh... Read More
During the holidays, we get together with family and friends. We often decorate our homes to add extra cheer. However, there are some important steps to take to winterize your hous... Read More