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10 Crucial Questions to Ask a Real Estate Agent When Selling Your Home
"If you're looking to sell your home, you'll want to hire an amazing listing real estate agent to help—and there are certain questions to ask so that you can pinpoint the right professional for you.
It's smart to be picky! A great real estate agent can help find buyers to sell your home fast, and for more money."

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San Jose, CA 95124
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San Jose, CA 95129
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San Jose, CA 95129
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New year, new you, and new open house! Check out these great tips to make your home stand out this selling season. Contact us for more knowledge and strategies.

Home-Showing Tips That'll Persuade Buyers to Bite
"Having an open house is the exciting part of selling a home, but let's face it: It takes a lot of work to get there.
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After all, you want your home and your open house to make a great first impression on buyers—and that's where we can help. To host an open house and show your home in the best possible light, it's worth listening to these savvy seller tips and step-by-step advice."

Economists predict an optimistic increase in single-family housing starts, citing improvements in cost and availability of materials, lots, and labor. Contact us for more knowledge and strategies.

A solution to the inventory problem? Housing starts are expected to rise this year 
"[T]he economists at Capital Economics are showing some optimism for single-family housing starts in 2020.
Their latest report predicts single-family housing starts to average around 1 million annualized this year.
'There are encouraging signs that the cost and availability of materials, lots and labor are all starting to improve,' the report stated while also mentioning a strong new home demand and a shift toward the construction of cheaper homes."

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As we approach the end of January, do we need to adjust our 2020 market predictions? Forbes Real Estate Council takes a look. Contact us for more knowledge and strategies.

Five Housing Market Predictions For 2020
"In 2019 we saw interest rates drop, housing inventory remain low and hot markets continue to heat up. Will those trends persist in 2020? Will home sales remain stagnant in the new year? Will an influx of new housing inventory come onto the market? Will younger consumers stop renting and start owning?
Here are five predictions that are likely to shape the 2020 housing market and help us answer these questions and more:..."

Attention homeowners: If you're concerned about resale value, you'll want to check out these renovation mistakes to avoid. Contact us for more knowledge and strategies.

Here are 5 renovation mistakes to avoid for resale
"Homeowners may want to tap the brakes on those trendy white Carrara marble countertops if they’re looking to get a return on investment for home renovations.
That’s according to a recent report from NerdWallet, which pulls from Remodeling magazine’s 2019 Cost vs. Value report when stating, 'An upscale kitchen renovation recoups just 59% of its cost in added value.'
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School location is nearly always a big factor in real estate decisions. Keep these pros and cons in mind when considering a home near a school.

What to Consider When Buying a Home Near a School—Do Your Homework!
"After days of searching, you've finally found your dream home. But it sits across the street from a school—which could be good or bad. With school in session 180 days a year, buyers should weigh the advantages and disadvantages of living near a school before making a final decision."

Today's tip: The best time to sell your home can depend on many factors. Read on to find out what you should keep in mind for this important decision.

When Is The Best Time To Sell Your Home? 4 Factors To Consider
"[Th]e decision of when to sell your home is a personal one.
With that in mind, I’ve laid out four factors that you should consider before putting your home on the market. Keep them in mind as you weigh your options and you should be able to find the time that works best for you."