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 ...

Written by Kelsey Lane

The first quarter 2023 housing affordability report was released recently by the California Association of Realtors, which covers each region in the state. The association reported that affordability levels rose slightly from the previous year's reporting. The median home price in all of California was ...

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 ...

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 ...

Written by Justin M. Kennedy, Attorney at Law

Have you ever learned what happens to your home after you pass? If you have no estate planning documents, then your loved ones may need to go to court to have the judge decide what happens to your property.  

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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 ...

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 ...

In part one we covered possibilities for staying in your current home and being able to enjoy it during retirement years. Here we address still hanging on to the property, but renting it out.

If you are not staying in your home but would like to keep it as an ...