Real Estate News & Market Trends

Buying a home is a major investment. Make sure you can afford it before moving forward.

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First-Time Home Buying Guide
"Navigating the waters of home financing isn’t always easy, but these articles can help guide you."

Did you know that FSBOs —homes that are For Sale by Owner — account for only about 8% of home sales? Or that many properties that start out as FSBOs end up being listed with and sold by a Realtor? Here’s why so many people sell their homes with the help of a real estate agent:

More exposure. Homes offered by owner get less exposure to home buyers, and in multiple offer situations, fewer bidders. The higher the number of bidders on a property and the more exposure a property gets, the better, when it comes to a home’s selling price.

Pricing assistance. A common mistake among those selling on their own is pricing their property too high or too low. A real estate agent is armed with information that can help you price your property right so that it sells quickly without leaving money on the table. So it’s not difficult to understand why the typical FSBO home sold for $185,000 compared with $240,000 for agent-assisted home sales. Real estate agents can be a tremendous help in setting the right listing price and helping home sellers get the most for their property.

Assistance with selling process. Real estate agents do many tasks other than simply helping you get the most money for your property. Agents manage all of the required paperwork involved in selling a home, help the seller determine things they should do before they list their home and during the listing process, and coordinate the other professionals involved in a home sale, such as an inspector and appraiser.

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Attention homesellers: The age of the Smart Home is here. Appeal to tech savvy homebuyers with these top home technology features!

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Top 10 Tech Features Your Buyers Want
"While at least 40% of home buyers say they want these tech features, only about 21% currently have them—indicating that there is a market growth potential for these items."

Today's tip: Don't forget to take closing costs into consideration when making your plans.

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1008 Wright Ct
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
$2,498,000
Date: Sat 5/18 & Sun 5/19
Time: 1:30PM - 5:00PM

6002 Rainbow Dr
Cupertino, CA 95129
$1,999,000
Date: Sat 5/18 & Sun 5/19
Time: 1:30PM - 4:30PM

14679 Nelson Ct
San Jose, CA 95124
$1,980,000
Date: Sat 5/18 & Sun 5/19
Time: 1:30PM - 4:30PM

1194 Hyde Ave
San Jose, CA 95129
$1,899,000
Date: Sat 5/18 & Sun 5/19
Time: 1:30PM - 4:30PM

4329 Strawberry Park Dr
San Jose, CA 95129
$1,798,000
Date: Sat 5/18 & Sun 5/19
Time: 1:30PM - 4:30PM

2784 Valley Oak Loop
San Jose, CA 95135
$1,688,000
Date: Sat 5/18 & Sun 5/19
Time: 1:30PM - 4:30PM

3553 Cour De Jeune
San Jose, CA 95148
$1,648,000
Date: Sat 5/18 & Sun 5/19
Time: 1:30PM - 4:30PM

581 Monterey Ter
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
$1,399,999
Date: Sat 5/18 & Sun 5/19
Time: 1:00PM - 4:00PM

4442 Billings Cir
Santa Clara, CA 95054
$1,375,000
Date: Sat 5/18 & Sun 5/19
Time: 1:30PM - 4:30PM

3803 Arbuckle Dr
San Jose, CA 95124
$1,298,000
Date: Sat 5/18 & Sun 5/19
Time: 1:30PM - 4:30PM

48949 Air Fern Cmn
Fremont, CA 94539
$1,289,000
Date: Sat 5/18 & Sun 5/19
Time: 1:00PM - 4:00PM

948 E Duane Ave #200
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
$1,198,000
Date: Sat 5/18, 12:00PM - 4:30PM
Date: Sun 5/19, 1:30PM - 4:30PM

1656 Brookvale Dr
San Jose, CA 95129
$1,178,000
Date: Sat 5/18 & Sun 5/19
Time: 1:30PM - 4:30PM

3508 Mount Davidson Ct
San Jose, CA 95124
$1,175,000
Date: Sun 5/19
Time: 1:30PM - 4:30PM

1356 Shelby Creek Ln
San Jose, CA 95120
$1,128,000
Date: Sat 5/18 & Sun 5/19
Time: 1:30PM - 5:00PM

4207 Hamilton Ave
San Jose, CA 95130
$938,888
Date: Sun 5/19
Time: 1:00PM - 4:00PM

4415 Norwalk Dr #21
San Jose, CA 95129
$798,000
Date: Sat 5/18 & Sun 5/19
Time: 1:30PM - 4:30PM

7052 Cherry Chase Way
San Jose, CA 95139
$625,500
Date: Sat 5/18 & Sun 5/19
Time: 2:00PM - 4:30PM

2223 Brega Ct
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
$539,950
Date: Sat 5/18 & Sun 5/19
Time: 1:30PM - 4:30PM

Did you know? Here are some proven ways to increase your home value.

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5 Proven Ways to Increase Home Value
"If, like 70% of American homeowners, you believe your house is your biggest asset, taking care of it is probably a top priority. The good news is, keeping up with repairs and making smart improvements are both proven ways to increase home value over time."

Millennials: beware of these common first-time home-buying mistakes!

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5 common mistakes millennials make when buying their first home
"Many millennials are reaching a point in their lives when they are finally ready to become first-time homebuyers, which means they soon could be making a number of home buying mistakes. Here are five common mistakes millennial homebuyers make; the good news is that all of them are avoidable."

In a recent survey, 78% of #homebuyers said they consider neighborhood quality to be more important than square footage. We understand how important that is!

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Outdoor living season is here. With your loved ones spending more time outside, this could be the perfect time for indoor home improvements. What items on your renovation to-do list could be most easily finished during these longer days and warmer temperatures?

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