Before you jump head first into searching for your dream home, you need to ensure the basic foundation of your finances are in order. This includes reviewing and strengthening your credit. Here’s what you need to know!

Why Your Credit Score and Report Matters

As a buyer, a ...

If you're looking for a great place to call home in the Bay Area, San Jose should be at the top of your list. With its diverse population, strong economy, and beautiful weather, San Jose is an ideal location for those seeking to buy or invest in real ...

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 ...

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 ...

The real pot at the end of the rainbow probably doesn't come from good luck or the lottery. In reality, it's usually persistent work at paying off debt, budgeting, and saving. Here are some tips provided by CFS* Financial Advisor Jonathan Stoft located at CommonWealth Central Credit Union ...

You may have read on my Market Mondays on Linked In that price trends are still steady in the Santa Clara County real estate market. That said, the number of sales or "units sold" is way down, about half - when you compare the first few weeks of April to the ...

For two weeks since Shelter-in-Place began in Santa Clara County and Silicon Valley, no set rules had emerged for how to handle the buying and selling of homes. Finally the county, the state, and both Association of Realtors groups have synthesized a plan. Recently, real estate became an "essential ...