4 ways to boost your home’s curb appeal
Your home’s curb appeal can have a big impact on its value, so it’s important to keep it looking good. Here are some simple and cost-effective ways to attempt to boost your home’s curb appeal: Add a fresh coat of paint Painting the exterior of your home is one of the...
4 tips for weather-proofing your home for winter storms
With the recent cold and stormy weather hitting California, now is the time to ensure your home is winterized. Taking a few steps to protect your home from the cold can go a long way in helping prevent costly damage in the long run. From inspecting and repairing roofs...
Price for single-family homes break 1992 record
Rising home prices have become the norm. The consistent boom to home prices, despite economic complications, led to yet another record in February. That’s when selling prices grew by the largest margin in any month since 1992. According to the latest Mortgage Monitor,...
Inventory is up across the San Francisco metro area
Buying a home in the Bay Area may be getting slightly easier. The frantic pace of Bay Area home sales have slowed a bit and may mean potential buyers see more homes for sale and potentially enjoy lower prices. That’s the latest word out of desirable areas, including...
After years of growth, Bay Area home prices fall
For the first time in several years, home prices in the San Francisco Bay Area have fallen. This spring, the median price of a home in the Bay Area was $830,000, down 0.1 percent from the same time a year ago, breaking an 83-month streak of consecutive price gains....
5 of the most family friendly, unique parks in San Francisco
5 of the most family friendly, unique parks in San Francisco The sights and sounds, the history and the things to do. There are so many reasons why raising a family in San Francisco is special. There will be big days, like the first day of school and prom, but there...
3 reasons to be optimistic about buying a Bay Area home in the fall
Buying a home in one of the most desirable areas in the nation can be intimidating. While luxury homes in the San Francisco Bay Area typically are in high demand and sell for above listing price, you may find them increasingly within reach. Here are three reasons to...
Millennials could keep the real estate market robust in 2020, Jumbo Loans can assist Bay Area home buyers
The millennial generation continues to shape the real estate market. It wasn’t too long ago millennials were fighting for a spot in the market. Eventually, they became power buyers, and 2020 will be no exception. They are expected to be as active as ever in the months...