Real Estate News & Market Trends

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5640 Kimberly St
San Jose, CA 95129
$2,868,000
Sat 7/27, 1:30PM - 4:30PM
Sun 7/28, 1:30PM - 4:30PM

20436 Via Palamos
Cupertino, CA 95014
$2,140,000
Sun 7/28, 1:30PM - 4:30PM

871 Lakehaven Dr
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
$1,988,888
Sat 7/27, 1:30PM - 4:30PM
Sun 7/28, 1:30PM - 4:30PM

3271 Pappani Way
San Jose, CA 95148
$1,588,000
Sat 7/27, 1:30PM - 4:30PM
Sun 7/28, 1:30PM - 4:30PM

1171 Culligan Blvd
San Jose, CA 95120
$1,518,800
Sat 7/27, 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Sun 7/28, 1:00PM - 4:00PM

4226 Tobin Cir
Santa Clara, CA 95054
$1,459,000
Sat 7/27, 1:30PM - 4:30PM
Sun 7/28, 1:30PM - 4:30PM

4168 Voltaire St
San Jose, CA 95148
$1,168,000
Sat 7/27, 1:30PM - 4:30PM
Sun 7/28, 1:30PM - 4:30PM

471 Wainwright Ave
San Jose, CA 95128
$1,088,000
Sat 7/27, 1:00PM - 4:30PM
Sun 7/28, 1:00PM - 4:30PM

369 Allegan Cir
San Jose, CA 95123
$929,000
Sat 7/27, 1:00PM - 5:00PM
Sun 7/28, 1:00PM - 5:00PM

101 Esfahan Dr
San Jose, CA 95111
$858,888
Sat 7/27, 1:00PM - 5:00PM
Sun 7/28, 1:00PM - 5:00PM

7621 May Way
San Ramon, CA 94582
$789,000
Sat 7/27, 1:30PM - 4:30PM
Sun 7/28, 2:00PM - 4:30PM

2567 Village Dr
Union City, CA 94587
$698,000
Sat 7/27, 1:30PM - 4:30PM
Sun 7/28, 1:30PM - 4:30PM

1161 N Abbott Ave
Milpitas, CA 95035
$545,000
Sat 7/27, 2:00PM - 4:00PM
Sun 7/28, 2:00PM - 4:00PM

3695 Stevenson Blvd #E301
Fremont, CA 94538
$495,000
Sat 7/27, 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Sun 7/28, 1:00PM - 4:00PM

With increased amenities and conveniences, condo living is a great option whether you are looking for a starter home or an investment property. Let us help you figure out if a condo purchase is the right choice for you!

Should I Buy a Condo? The Pros and Cons
"Condominiums are generally less costly to purchase than houses or townhouses, and they can offer conveniences you might not otherwise be able to afford. In fact, some buyers who are priced out of single-family homes in high-priced markets may qualify only for mortgage loans on condos or co-ops."

You want to sell your home, but you don’t have a lot of money to invest in repairs and upgrades before it hits the market. You’re in luck! There’s a lot you can do to make your home more inviting to potential buyers that doesn’t cost a fortune. Here are some fairly inexpensive steps you can take before you list your home:

Clean the carpets. Investing in a professional carpet cleaning can be a great move, especially if you have small children and pets. Stained carpets aren’t exactly aesthetically appealing, and carpets can harbor all kinds of odors.

Make small repairs. Little things that aren’t right can make home buyers wonder what larger things may be wrong with your home. That’s why it’s always a good idea to fix things such as a leaky faucet, a missing roof shingle or a broken door handle before your home hits the market.

De-clutter. Reducing the amount of furniture and other items in your home can make your rooms look bigger. When trying to decide which items should go, consider giving anything that’s stained or broken the boot.

Clean walls. Handprints and dirty walls are a definite turnoff. Clean your walls, using a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser (or the same type of product) to get rid of scuffs and crayon marks. If your walls are really in bad shape or you went crazy with colors a few years ago, consider adding a fresh coat of paint.

Clean, clean and clean some more. Aside from the cost of cleaning supplies, elbow grease is free! A home that’s clean is more inviting to buyers, period.

Did you know? With the help of a bridge loan, you can buy your new home before you finish selling your current home. Contact us for more homebuyer knowledge and strategies

What Is a Bridge Loan? A Way to Buy a New Home Before You Sell the Old One
"As the name suggests, bridge loans offer a short-term loan or 'bridge' that allows borrowers to purchase new real estate property by using the home they currently own as collateral. A bridge loan is definitely worth considering for borrowers who are trying to buy and sell a home at the same time."

Fannie Mae has issued a new forecast for the housing market, predicting lower mortgage rates and a corresponding increase in home price growth. Contact us for more homeowner knowledge and strategies.

Fannie Mae lowers mortgage rate forecast and says home-price growth will accelerate: Mortgage giant predicts 30-year fixed rate will average 3.7% in 2019’s second half
"Cheaper mortgage rates will cause a heat-up in home prices, according to the forecast. Last month, Fannie Mae said it expected home prices to grow 4.6% in 2019. In the new forecast, it called for a 5.4% increase."

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20436 Via Palamos
Cupertino, CA 95014
$2,140,000
Sun 7/21, 1:30PM - 4:30PM

7564 Shadowhill Ln
Cupertino, CA 95014
$1,888,000
Sat 7/20, 1:00PM - 3:00PM
Sun 7/21, 1:00PM - 3:00PM

1262 Cobblestone Dr
Campbell, CA 95008
$1,795,000
Sat 7/20, 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Sun 7/21, 1:00PM - 4:00PM

3271 Pappani Way
San Jose, CA 95148
$1,588,000
Sat 7/20, 1:30PM - 4:30PM
Sun 7/21, 1:30PM - 4:30PM

1171 Culligan Blvd
San Jose, CA 95120
$1,518,800
Sat 7/20, 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Sun 7/21, 1:00PM - 4:00PM

333 Beale St #6J
San Francisco, CA 94105
$1,495,000
Sat 7/20, 2:00PM - 4:00PM

4226 Tobin Cir
Santa Clara, CA 95054
$1,459,000
Sat 7/20, 1:30PM - 4:30PM
Sun 7/21, 1:30PM - 4:30PM

903 Sunrose Ter #306
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
$1,199,800
Sat 7/20, 1:30PM - 4:30PM
Sun 7/21, 1:30PM - 4:30PM

737 Bridge Creek Dr
San Ramon, CA 94582
$1,179,000
Sat 7/20, 1:30PM - 4:00PM

4168 Voltaire St
San Jose, CA 95148
$1,168,000
Sat 7/20, 1:30PM - 4:30PM
Sun 7/21, 1:30PM - 4:30PM

173 Kiely Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95051
$1,129,111
Sat 7/20, 1:30PM - 4:30PM
Sun 7/21, 1:30PM - 4:30PM

408 Eagle Creek Ct
San Ramon, CA 94582
$1,125,000
Sat 7/20, 1:00PM - 4:00PM

1356 Shelby Creek Ln
San Jose, CA 95120
$1,128,000
Sat 7/20, 1:30PM - 4:30PM
Sun 7/21, 1:30PM - 4:30PM

1349 Morning Glory Cir
Livermore, CA 94551
$1,020,000
Sat 7/20, 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Sun 7/21, 1:00PM - 4:00PM

3508 Mount Davidson Ct
San Jose, CA 95124
$999,000
Sat 7/20, 1:30PM - 4:30PM

1443 Wagoner Dr
Livermore, CA 94551
$815,000
Sat 7/20, 1:30PM - 4:30PM
Sun 7/21, 1:30PM - 4:30PM

2567 Village Dr
Union City, CA 94587
$698,000
Sat 7/20, 1:30PM - 4:30PM
Sun 7/21, 1:30PM - 4:30PM

3695 Stevenson Blvd #E301
Fremont, CA 94538
$495,000
Sat 7/20, 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Sun 7/21, 1:00PM - 4:00PM

Worried about risk with the stock market? Consider buying a home instead. Real estate may be a safer investment!

Scared of Stocks? Buy a House Instead: New research shows that real estate is both a better and safer investment than previously believed.
"The authors of the aforementioned study — Òscar Jordà, Moritz Schularick and Alan M. Taylor — have constructed a new database for the U.S. and 15 other advanced economies, ranging from 1870 through the present. Their striking finding is that housing returns are about equal to equity returns, and furthermore housing as an investment is significantly less risky than equities."

As the cost of living rises in metropolitan areas, more homebuyers nationwide are purchasing properties in the suburbs. Whether you're looking for a property in the middle of downtown or one that provides a break from the day-to-day hustle and bustle, let us help you explore you home-buying options. Start by visiting our website. www.maxrealusa.com

Do you have the know-how to win the real estate bidding wars? We can help.

Contact us for homebuyer knowledge and strategies.

Bidding wars are heating up. Here’s how to win your dream home
"With low mortgage interest rates luring more homebuyers off the sidelines as supply dwindles, we’re likely to see competition pick back up, especially for the most affordable homes and neighborhoods, where inventory is limited and buyers are most rate-sensitive"

It never hurts to ask when it comes to making an offer on a home!