Real Estate News & Market Trends

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July 12, 2019

MaxReal Open Houses: Sat 7/13 & Sun 7/14

Click on each property image or address to view more details!

 


20436 Via Palamos
Cupertino, CA 95014

$2,140,000
Sun 7/14, 1:30PM - 4:30PM



14679 Nelson Ct
San Jose, CA 95124

$1,880,000
Sat 7/13, 1:30PM - 4:30PM
Sun 7/14, 1:30PM - 4:00PM



1262 Cobblestone Dr
Campbell, CA 95008

$1,795,000
Sun 7/14, 1:00PM - 4:00PM



3271 Pappani Way
San Jose, CA 95148

$1,588,000
Sat 7/13, 1:30PM - 4:30PM
Sun 7/14, 1:30PM - 4:30PM



4226 Tobin Cir
Santa Clara, CA 95054

$1,459,000
Sat 7/13, 1:30PM - 4:30PM
Sun 7/14, 1:30PM - 4:30PM



3836 Evangelho Cir
San Jose, CA 95148

$1,238,000
Sat 7/13, 1:30PM - 4:30PM
Sun 7/14, 1:30PM - 4:30PM



903 Sunrose Ter #306
Sunnyvale, CA 94086

$1,199,800
Sat 7/13, 1:30PM - 4:30PM
Sun 7/14, 1:30PM - 4:30PM



4168 Voltaire St
San Jose, CA 95148

$1,168,000
Sat 7/13, 1:30PM - 4:30PM
Sun 7/14, 1:30PM - 4:30PM



20720 4th St #17
Saratoga, CA 95070

$1,158,000
Sat 7/13, 1:30PM - 4:30PM
Sun 7/14, 1:30PM - 4:30PM



173 Kiely Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95051

$1,129,111
Sat 7/13, 1:30PM - 4:30PM
Sun 7/14, 1:30PM - 4:30PM



408 Eagle Creek Ct
San Ramon, CA 94582

$1,125,000
Sat 7/13, 2:00PM - 4:30PM



2652 Lucena Dr
San Jose, CA 95132

$1,138,000
Sat 7/13, 2:00PM - 4:30PM
Sun 7/14, 2:00PM - 4:30PM



1349 Morning Glory Cir
Livermore, CA 94551

$1,020,000
Sat 7/13, 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Sun 7/14, 1:00PM - 4:00PM



3508 Mount Davidson Ct
San Jose, CA 95124

$999,000
Sat 7/13, 1:30PM - 4:30PM
Sun 7/14, 1:30PM - 4:30PM



2567 Village Dr
Union City, CA 94587

$698,000
Sat 7/13, 1:30PM - 4:30PM
Sun 7/14, 1:30PM - 4:30PM



1443 Wagoner Dr
Livermore, CA 94551

$698,000
Sat 7/13, 1:30PM - 4:30PM
Sun 7/14, 1:30PM - 4:30PM



295 Rio Verde Pl #4
Milpitas, CA 95035

$599,000
Sat 7/13, 1:30PM - 4:30PM
Sun 7/14, 1:30PM - 4:30PM



3695 Stevenson Blvd #E301
Fremont, CA 94538

$599,000
Sat 7/13, 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Sun 7/14, 1:00PM - 4:00PM


Posted in Open Houses
July 12, 2019

2019 mid-year market update

What's in store for the housing market in the second half of 2019? Industry experts weigh in with their predictions about home prices, mortgage rates, and more!

Housing Market Check-In: 6 Expert Predictions For The Second Half Of 2019
"The year has so far been a promising one for would-be home buyers. The seemingly unending rise in home prices started to slow and mortgage rates dipped to unexpected lows. Both were good news for Millennials who—despite the never-settle-down stereotype—are yearning to become homeowners."
Posted in Tips & Strategies
July 11, 2019

Today's tip: Understanding capital gains tax

Do you understand capital gains tax? Here's a quick summary of what you need to know.

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How Much Is Capital Gains Tax on Real Estate? What Homeowners Need to Know to Avoid It
Posted in Tips & Strategies
July 10, 2019

Sell your home with summer vignette staging

If you're planning to sell your home this summer, try this great staging technique to attract more buyers!


Make Buyers Swoon With These 4 Summer Vignette Staging Ideas
"This is what vignette staging is all about: drawing in buyers with curated scenes that showcase your home’s top features. It's even better if they evoke the mood of the season. So if you’re looking to sell your house quickly this summer, keep reading to master these four fresh vignettes that are guaranteed to make buyers swoon."
Posted in Tips & Strategies
July 9, 2019

Today's tip: If you're looking to buy a home, clean up your credit report first!

Have you checked your credit report lately? Here are some ways to significantly improve your credit score and your potential for buying a home. Contact us for more homebuyer knowledge and strategies.


How to Improve Your Credit Score Before You Buy a House
A good credit score is key to the home-buying process. Here's more on who calculates your credit score, how to get a free credit score check, what counts as a good credit score, and some ways to improve your credit score fast.
Posted in Tips & Strategies
July 8, 2019

There's nothing quite like the feeling of owning your own home

There's nothing quite like the feeling of owning your own home.

Contact us today to find out how we can help you achieve it.

Posted in Tips & Strategies
July 5, 2019

MaxReal Open Houses: Sat 7/6 & Sun 7/7

Click on each property image or address to view more details!

 


20436 Via Palamos
Cupertino, CA 95014

$2,298,000
Sun 7/7, 1:30PM - 4:30PM



14679 Nelson Ct
San Jose, CA 95124

$1,880,000
Sat 7/6, 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Sun 7/7, 1:30PM - 4:30PM



204 Belgatos Rd
Los Gatos, CA 95032

$1,848,000
Sun 7/7, 1:30PM - 4:00PM



1262 Cobblestone Dr
Campbell, CA 95008

$1,795,000
Sun 7/7, 1:00PM - 4:00PM



26 Barcelona Cir
Redwood City, CA 94065

$1,595,000
Sat 7/6, 1:00PM - 4:30PM
Sun 7/7, 1:00PM - 4:30PM



3271 Pappani Way
San Jose, CA 95148

$1,588,000
Sat 7/6, 1:30PM - 4:30PM
Sun 7/7, 1:30PM - 4:30PM



4226 Tobin Cir
Santa Clara, CA 95054

$1,459,000
Sat 7/6, 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Sun 7/7, 1:00PM - 4:00PM



3836 Evangelho Cir
San Jose, CA 95148

$1,238,000
Sat 7/6, 1:30PM - 4:30PM



903 Sunrose Ter #306
Sunnyvale, CA 94086

$1,199,800
Sat 7/6, 1:30PM - 4:30PM
Sun 7/7, 1:30PM - 4:30PM



173 Kiely Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95051

$1,198,000
Sat 7/6, 1:30PM - 4:30PM
Sun 7/7, 1:30PM - 4:30PM



1580 Mission Avenida
Morgan Hill, CA 95037

$1,195,000
Sat 7/6, 1:30PM - 4:30PM



737 Bridge Creek Dr
San Ramon, CA 94582

$1,179,000
Sat 7/6, 2:00PM - 4:00PM



20720 4th St #17
Saratoga, CA 95070

$1,158,000
Sat 7/6, 1:30PM - 4:30PM
Sun 7/7, 1:30PM - 4:30PM



408 Eagle Creek Ct
San Ramon, CA 94582

$1,125,000
Sat 7/6, 1:30PM - 4:30PM



430 Lisbon St
San Francisco, CA 94112

$999,000
Sat 7/6, 2:00PM - 4:00PM
Sun 7/7, 2:00PM - 4:00PM



989 Lakeshire Ct
San Jose, CA 95126

$915,000
Sun 7/7, 1:00PM - 2:00PM



114 Franklin St
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

$799,000
Sat 7/6, 1:00PM - 2:00PM



295 Rio Verde Pl #4
Milpitas, CA 95035

$599,000
Sun 7/7, 2:00PM - 4:00PM


Posted in Open Houses
July 3, 2019

Happy Fourth of July!

Looking forward to Independence Day? Check out these fun and stylish ways to dress up your home in these holiday colors.

Contact us for more homeowner knowledge and strategies.


13 Fun, Stylish Ways To Add Red, White And Blue To Your Home
Posted in Tips & Strategies
July 2, 2019

How to buy a property with someone who is not a spouse

Did you know? You can buy a property with someone who is not a spouse, such as a friend or significant other. There are different forms of ownership that may suit your needs!

Contact us for more homebuyer knowledge and strategies.


Not Married? Here's How To Buy A Home With A Significant Other Or Friend

"If you're thinking of buying a property with a friend or significant other, you should know that there's more than one form of ownership in real estate. Depending on which form of ownership is chosen, each individual involved may have different rights or responsibilities."
Posted in Tips & Strategies
June 28, 2019

MaxReal Open Houses: Sat 6/29 & Sun 6/30

Click on each property image or address to view more details!

 


20436 Via Palamos
Cupertino, CA 95014

$2,298,000
Sun 6/30, 1:30PM - 4:30PM



204 Belgatos Rd
Los Gatos, CA 95032

$1,848,000
Sat 6/29, 1:30PM - 4:00PM



1262 Cobblestone Dr
Campbell, CA 95008

$1,795,000
Sat 6/29, 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Sun 6/30, 1:00PM - 4:00PM



4329 Strawberry Park Dr
San Jose, CA 95129

$1,699,888
Sat 6/29, 1:30PM - 4:30PM
Sun 6/30, 1:30PM - 4:30PM



623 Bridgeport Ln
Foster City, CA 94404

$1,675,000
Sat 6/29, 2:00PM - 4:00PM
Sun 6/30, 2:00PM - 4:00PM



26 Barcelona Cir
Redwood City, CA 94065

$1,595,000
Sat 6/29, 1:00PM - 4:30PM
Sun 6/30, 1:00PM - 4:30PM



3271 Pappani Way
San Jose, CA 95148

$1,588,000
Sat 6/29, 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Sun 6/30, 1:00PM - 4:00PM



102 Evandale Ave
Mountain View, CA 94043

$1,500,000
Sat 6/29, 2:00PM - 4:00PM
Sun 6/30, 2:00PM - 4:00PM



4226 Tobin Cir
Santa Clara, CA 95054

$1,459,000
Sat 6/29, 1:30PM - 4:30PM
Sun 6/30, 1:30PM - 4:30PM



3836 Evangelho Cir
San Jose, CA 95148

$1,238,000
Sat 6/29, 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Sun 6/30, 1:00PM - 4:00PM



903 Sunrose Ter #306
Sunnyvale, CA 94086

$1,198,000
Sat 6/29, 1:30PM - 4:30PM
Sun 6/30, 1:30PM - 4:30PM



173 Kiely Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95051

$1,198,000
Sat 6/29, 1:00PM - 4:30PM
Sun 6/30, 1:00PM - 4:30PM



737 Bridge Creek Dr
San Ramon, CA 94582

$1,179,000
Sat 6/29, 1:30PM - 4:30PM



20720 4th St #17
Saratoga, CA 95070

$1,158,000
Sat 6/29, 1:30PM - 4:30PM
Sun 6/30, 1:30PM - 4:30PM



3508 Mount Davidson Ct
San Jose, CA 95124

$1,125,000
Sat 6/29, 1:30PM - 4:30PM



408 Eagle Creek Ct
San Ramon, CA 94582

$1,125,000
Sat 6/29, 1:30PM - 4:30PM
Sun 6/30, 1:30PM - 4:30PM



2652 Lucena Dr
San Jose, CA 95132

$1,088,000
Sat 6/29, 2:00PM - 4:30PM
Sun 6/30, 2:00PM - 4:30PM



1158 Capri Dr
Campbell, CA 95008

$999,000
Sat 6/29, 1:30PM - 4:30PM
Sun 6/30, 1:30PM - 4:30PM



1860 Newbury Park Dr
San Jose, CA 95133

$899,999
Sat 6/29, 1:30PM - 4:30PM
Sun 6/30, 1:30PM - 4:30PM



114 Franklin St
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

$799,000
Sat 6/29, 2:00PM - 4:00PM



350 N 2nd St #123
San Jose, CA 95112

$708,000
Sat 6/29, 2:00PM - 4:00PM



485 87th St #1
Daly City, CA 94015

$688,000
Sat 6/29, 2:00PM - 4:00PM
Sun 6/30, 2:00PM - 4:00PM



3245 Dublin Blvd #202
Dublin, CA 94568

$642,000
Sat 6/29, 1:30PM - 4:30PM
Sun 6/30, 1:30PM - 4:30PM



527 Elk Ridge Way
San Jose 95136

$599,000
Sat 6/29, 1:30PM - 4:30PM
Sun 6/30, 1:30PM - 4:30PM



295 Rio Verde Pl #4
Milpitas, CA 95035

$599,000
Sat 6/29, 2:00PM - 4:00PM
Sun 6/30, 2:00PM - 4:00PM


Posted in Open Houses