4.06.2020
Listening. It’s Important.
In my profession as in any profession involving assisting others, listening is critical. We can’t assume that we know what our clients want or need. To be successful, we must create a dialogue. We have...
2.06.2020
Bay Area Rents Are Feeling the Impact of COVID-19
A while ago, I wrote an article about how remote work opportunities necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic could impact the housing market. Well, the numbers are in. According to Zumper’s National Rent Report: June 2020...
23.05.2020
How Could Remote Work Opportunities Impact Homebuyers?
You’ve heard it before. Location. Location. Location. As we help our clients purchase a home, a home’s proximity to the client’s place of employment has always been a major consideration. Well, the world is changing....
16.05.2020
What is a Negative Interest Rate and What Does it Mean for Me?
Negative Interest Rate/Near-Zero Percent Rate Today, everyone’s hearing about a possible, “Negative Interest Rate” or the “Near-Zero Percent Rate;” however, a lot of home buyers are wondering, What does this really mean?” Really, it all...
9.05.2020
The Importance of Color in Home Design
For years, we have heard about the impact of color on mood. With everyone spending much more time at home now, it is a good idea to take a look at how the colors you...
2.05.2020
Should I Buy a Home Now?
Real Estate. A Powerful Wealth Building Tool Whenever someone asks me this question, I always think about a document produced by the California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.) called Median Prices of Existing Detached Homes Historical...
22.04.2020
Clearing Out Clutter, a Good Idea
Whether you rent or own, deciding to organize and clear clutter in a home is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your family. Why? Well, according to Alice Boyles, Ph....
18.04.2020
What if You Absolutely Must Buy or Sell a Home Right Now?
Needless to say, the fact that we are currently in a global crisis can add a unique kind of stress to the home buying or selling process. Right now, there are so many questions regarding...
11.04.2020
Taking Action to Protect Your Credit Score During the COVID-19 Crisis
This is the time to take care of ourselves and each other. As the world faces this frightening pandemic, many of us sit secluded in our homes looking for ways to take care of ourselves...
28.03.2020
Taking Care of Yourself In the Midst of a Crisis
Recently, Governor Newsom and the State Public Health Officer issued Executive Order N-33-20 instructing California Residents to stay at home amid the COVID-19 global crisis. Many people are asking if it is still possible to...