Home values aren’t going to rise dramatically in the next few years, as they did in the decade just ended. That doesn’t mean you can’t take matters into your own hands, however.…
This week’s beautiful weather in San Francisco was a welcome reminder: Spring is almost here, which means buyers are coming back out. So if you've been trying to sell your home in…
A difficult real estate market often forces buyers and sellers to get creative with financing. One example of this that I see occasionally is a lease to buy agreement. Let’s say you’re trying…
Zillow.com is a popular online tool many buyers and sellers use to ‘zestimate’ current home values. You type in an address, and Zillow provides an estimate on the home’s value (whether it’s…
Selecting a listing agent is an important decision. Unlike with a buyer’s agent, you’ll need to sign an agreement with a listing agent for a fixed time. The agreement entrusts the agent with getting…
The sales price of a home is not unlike an airfare. Both are complicated because so many factors—including location and timing—go into determining the price. That makes knowing how much to ask for…
Web appeal is the new curb appeal. So you have to take your home's listing photo shoot seriously. If your photos don’t excite potential buyers on the internet, they may never step foot inside. Here…
You’ve spent time and energy weeding the front yard, painting the front door, power-washing your siding and planting flowers. You’ve updated the kitchen and bathrooms and de-cluttered the home. You’re ready to…
For years, baby boomers have been ditching their large suburban homes for the urban life. At the same time, many millennials are seeking the reverse: to leave behind small city apartments for a…
If you’re new to real estate or haven’t bought or sold in a while, here’s what you need to know about what buyers and sellers pay in closing costs. Buyers have more costs In…