There are many reasons the North Bay region, is consistently the place in California where people want to live. One reason is the incredible variety of our local foods. Our communities and restaurants know just what a great thing we have here, when it comes to delicious, fresh, high quality food. This support has been … Continue reading
The end of summer may be near, but wild fire season is still in full swing. With fires having affected thousands of acres and many homes across the state, including north of the San Francisco Bay area, I thought now would be an ideal time to share some important information and resources with you. There … Continue reading
If you have a family with children and are looking for a new home, schools play an important part in helping to determine where you want to live. Many parents look to school ratings as part of their home search, seeking for higher rated schools and homes for sale within those areas. School ratings have … Continue reading
Announcing that you are ready to sell your home is like announcing a baby is on the way. Everyone has plenty of advice to offer, all with good intentions. But not all advice is worth taking. When it comes to selling you home there are many popular assumptions made about how and when it is … Continue reading
Good news has come to San Jose by way of our winter rains. Because this past winter was the wettest in five years, and residents and businesses have done a stellar job in conserving water, we can now enjoy it a bit more this summer. The City of San Jose initially asked water customers to … Continue reading
If you are ready to sell your home, how you word your listing can make a big difference in attracting potential buyers to view your property. This is especially true when it comes to eco-friendly terms. In a recent survey released by the Home Builders of America, home buyers and consumers have definite preferences when … Continue reading
Are you ready to get your summer started? Looking for a great way to have some fun with family and friends? Head to downtown Willow Glen on Saturday, June 18th for the 21st Annual Dancin’ on the Avenue. Willow Glen, affectionately called San Jose’s Treasure, is a charming neighborhood, with its small hometown appeal of … Continue reading
Menlo Park City Council is considering extending the time frame of a housing program for home owners. Since 2014 Menlo Park has allowed for secondary dwelling units to be built on qualified single family properties. These “Granny Units” as they are commonly called, offer up an innovative way to provide housing for the growing population … Continue reading
When it comes to getting a mortgage for your home, there are a lot of details to keep in mind. Whether you are looking for a new one or refinancing your current loan, you can have a better experience and be happy with your mortgage terms if you plan ahead. A small oversight or something … Continue reading
In a recent Fremont City Council meeting, a new development for townhomes was approved. This is great news for the area, as it will bring new housing options to a little used street, Stevenson Place. The new development will be bordered by Stevenson Blvd to the north, fire station no. 9 to the south, an … Continue reading
