Bay Area California Real Estate Blog and News

Why Pre-Approval Is Your Homebuying Game Changer


If you’re thinking about buying a home, pre-approval is a crucial part of the process you definitely don’t want to skip. So, before you start picturing yourself in your new living room or dining on your future all-season patio, be sure you’re working with a trusted lender to prioritize this essential step. Here’s why.

While home price growth is moderating and ...

Retiring Soon? Why Moving Might Be the Perfect Next Step


If you’re thinking about retirement or have already retired this year, it’s a good time to consider if your current house is still a good fit for the next chapter in your life.

Fortunately, you may be in a better position to make a move than you realize. Here are a few things to think about as you decide whether or not to sell and make a move.

How Long You’ve Been in Your Home

From 1985 to 2008, the average length of time homeowners typically stayed in their homes...

When You Sell Your House, Where Do You Plan To Go?


If you’re thinking about selling your house, you may have heard the supply of homes for sale is still low, and that means your house should stand out to buyers who are craving more options. But you may also be wondering, once you sell, how does the current supply impact your own move? And, will you be able to find a home you want to buy with inventory this low?

One thing that can help...

Top 7 Reasons Why People Move from San Francisco to Marin County

top reasons to move to Marin

Are you considering a move from the bustling streets of San Francisco to the serene beauty of Marin County, California? You're not alone.   It's a common transition for many (including my own family which moved from SF to Marin in 2004) and homebuyers are finding their slice of paradise just a short drive across the iconic Golden Gate Bridge.

Why Move to Marin from SF

While the reasons for moving from SF to Marin County will vary, there are some reoccuring themes that we often see as Realtors. Below are some of the main reasons we see others make the transition from the city to Marin: 

1. Marin's Natural Beauty and Outdoor Recreation

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Why the Economy Won’t Tank the Housing Market


If you’re worried about a coming recession, you’re not alone. Over the past couple of years, there’s been a lot of recession talk. And many people worry, if we do have one, it would cause the unemployment rate to skyrocket. Some even fear that a spike in unemployment would lead to a rash of foreclosures similar to what happened 15 years ago.

However, the latest Economic Forecasting...

Why Home Prices Keep Going Up


If you've ever dreamed of buying your own place, or selling your current house to upgrade, you're no stranger to the rollercoaster of emotions changing home prices can stir up. It's a tale of financial goals, doubts, and a dash of anxiety that many have been through.

But if you put off moving because you’re worried home prices might drop, make no mistake, they’re not going down. In fact, it's just the opposite. National data from several ...

The Latest Expert Forecasts for Home Prices in 2023


Are you thinking about making a move? If so, all the speculation that home prices would crash this year may have you feeling a bit on edge about your decision. Let the data and the experts reassure you. Prices aren’t in a downward spiral and will actually finish the year strong.

Even though you may have heard talk that prices would drop 5, 10, or even 20% this year, that hasn’t happened. The big reason why is...

Home Prices Are Not Falling


During the fourth quarter of last year, some housing experts projected home prices were going to crash in 2023. The media ran with those forecasts and put out headlines calling for doom and gloom in the housing market. All of this negative news coverage made a lot of people have doubts about the strength of the residential real estate market.

If it made you question if you should delay your own plans to move, here’s...