What does it mean to be “out of contract” in a home sale?
In other words, there is a seller or buyer default happening. How can that happen?... Read more.
New Year’s Resolutions and Goals for Silicon Valley Real Estate Purchase, Sale, Remodeling
New Year's Resolutions and Goals for Silicon Valley Real Estate Purchase, Sale, Remodeling... Read more.
Should You Move Out Before You Sell?
A decade ago, it was the norm for Silicon Valley homeowners to occupy the home they were selling – today a majority of homes are being sold unoccupied or vacant.... Read more.
Congress Springs Road, Saratoga’s Historic Toll Road and What it is Now
Did you know that locals once had a two-day long party to celebrate a road? Read a brief on the history and origins of the scenic stretch of road known as Congress... Read more.
NEW California Disclosure – Home Fire Hardening Disclosure and Advisory
Just about every year California amends what sellers are required to disclose, and one change that I think we’ll be seeing a lot of is about home fire hardening.... Read more.
Mulches and Fire Danger
May Day is a celebration of spring, but “April showers” were few and far between and it’s already starting to feel like summer! With another record-breaking... Read more.
Ranch Style Homes
Love it or hate it, you can’t escape it: the Ranch. By far the most abundant architectural style among Silicon Valley homes is the ranch. A recent resurgence in... Read more.
Spanish Style Homes
Curved terra cotta tile roofs and pale stucco walls, these are the tell-tale signs you’re looking at a Spanish style house! But what is a Spanish style home? What... Read more.
Post-Tension Slab Foundations
Post-tension slab foundations are found in newer homes. Here in the Bay Area, a structure’s foundation needs to withstand not only the load of the building, but... Read more.