Written by Kelsey Lane

It's February 1st and now that we have enough of 2023 under our belt, I thought I'd weigh in on the state of the real estate market. Even though I called this the current "San Jose Real Estate Market" it's really the ...

Going green has become more than just a trend, especially when it comes to home remodeling or improvements. Buyers are looking for homes with energy efficient and cost-saving features. Demand for green housing has been growing, according to a report by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) on home ...

This is the second in a three part series with some tips from Fidelity National Home Warranty on things to consider when going green. 

Dishwasher 

• Consider replacing the dishwasher with an ENERGY STAR® dishwasher. These require an average of 4 gallons of water per load, compared with the 24 ...

Going green has become more than just a trend, especially when it comes to home remodeling or improvements. Buyers are looking for homes with energy efficient and cost-saving features. Demand for green housing has been growing, according to a report by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) on home buyers’ ...

By Kelsey Lane, Realtor

The real estate market has been very hot lately. In some Bay Area pockets, prices have gone up over 35% during the pandemic. But it hasn't been just the past couple years that have been hot - it's been a thriving and fiery real ...

By Kelsey Lane

When you're contemplating purchasing a condo, townhome, or single family home for the first time, it can be daunting to know where to start.

In general, after you've starting working with a Realtor, your next priority is to get pre-approved. You'll want to ...

By Kelsey Lane

As we continue to explore what the new normal may look like, (as we settle into managing all the variants of covid), buyers have been shifting their perspectives as well. Here's a peek at what they're looking for in their new home:

• Home Office ...

By Kelsey Lane

Coming Face to Face with the Housing Shortage

Clients often ask me whether it's possible for the market to still keep going up, and whether they'll be a huge correction. I don't have a magic peek into the future, and while some ...

Written by Kelsey Lane

When it comes time to buy a house the process can often seem elusive and feel far off. In reality, it's a matter of taking it one step at a time. The steps to buying a home if handled in the right ...