COMPASS Silicon Valley Real Estate Specialist
Before I tackle the current reality of today’s seller’s market, let’s start with a little context as to where the standard 20% down payment originated. Borrowers securing a mortgage to buy a property with less than a 20% down payment … Read More
When is a good time to buy? Numerous factors go into the fluctuations of the housing market. Seasonality, job availability, construction starts, the stock market and economy, local and national politics, mortgage rates and more. All of these affect our … Read More
We all know single family homes outperform condos and townhouses in Silicon Valley, right? One of the things I like about real estate is that I work with some great clients who ask me really interesting questions. Recently, one of … Read More
In this two-part series, I’ll cover the common scenarios of 1031 Exchanges. Simply put, a 1031 tax exchange is a way to sell a property, reinvest the proceeds and defer the capital gains taxes down the road. But of course, there … Read More
In the first post about 1031 Exchanges and rental properties, we discussed the secondary residence. But what about savings on capital gains on your primary residence? This post talks about combining the 1031 Exchange with an IRS section 121 primary … Read More
Six things you need to know before you call for that home inspection. I see it all the time: Inspection reports citing issues that need to be “repaired”, often providing a negative first impression of a property that can lower … Read More
What I’m seeing in the market these days….. We’ve had tremendous housing price growth throughout the Bay Area over the last seven years and especially over the last year, but when will it level off? Well, maybe it is starting, … Read More
Here’s a creative solution to keep your kids near home after college. With the housing crunch continuing, many people are becoming creative with their current home by adding on a granny unit or accessory dwelling unit (ADU) to keep their kids in … Read More
When calculating the square footage of a home, what is and isn’t included? Whether you’re looking to buy or sell a home or to better understand what yours is worth, knowing the square footage and how it’s calculated is an … Read More
Practicing Gratitude: Helping Those in Need This Thanksgiving, we are all thinking about those affected by the California fires. This post is dedicated to helping those in need. It includes ways we can all help, as well as links to … Read More