san jose condos and lofts: New Tricks for Old Throwaway Items - 01/06/22 11:04 AM
New Tricks for Old Throwaway Items For many of us, mom’s ‘use-it-up, make-it-last, wear-it-out’ mantra was our introduction to thriftiness—a traditional value that has largely been kicked to the curb due to a more materialistic lifestyle.
But the truth is, most of our common throwaway items have not yet reached their full potential. Here are a few smart re-uses that will help keep junk out of landfills and make our life a little easier:
Banana peel as silver polish. Run the peel through the blender with enough water to make a paste. This makes a great silver polish when applied with a … (3 comments)

san jose condos and lofts: Homeowners: Know How to Complete These Basic Tasks - 01/03/22 11:01 AM
Homeowners: Know How to Complete These Basic Tasks Owning a home is infinitely rewarding but issues do pop up, and there’s no need to call a handyman every time something goes haywire. The home repair experts at HGTV suggest four things every homeowner should know how to do:
Change smoke detector batteries. Do this twice a year or anytime you hear a loud chirping. Get up on a ladder and twist the body of the unit off the bracket. If it isn’t hardwired, it will completely remove. Change the battery and twist it back in place.
Find the main water shut-off valve. If you ever … (4 comments)

san jose condos and lofts: This Isn’t a Bubble. It’s Simply Lack of Supply. - 12/30/21 10:31 PM
Some Highlights
In a recent article, Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for the National Association of Realtors (NAR), discussed the state of today’s housing market. When addressing whether or not today’s high buyer competition and rising home prices are evidence of a housing bubble, Yun said that this “is not a bubble. It is simply lack of supply.” Today’s housing market is healthy, and rising prices are driven by real buyer demand. Let’s connect to talk about the best ways to navigate such an energetic market. … (0 comments)

san jose condos and lofts: 4 Ways to Slash Utility Bills With a DIY Energy Audit - 12/30/21 02:20 PM
4 Ways to Slash Utility Bills With a DIY Energy Audit Fixing a few of your home’s most likely trouble spots can improve energy efficiency and save you a bundle on utility bills. Consumer editors at ThisOldHouse.com provide a starting point for your DIY energy audit:
Drafty Windows
On a windy day, close all windows and exterior doors, as well as the chimney flue damper. Light a stick of incense, move it around the perimeter of each window and watch for air that stirs the rise of smoke. If you find a culprit, scrape out any cracked or dried caulk on the outside where … (1 comments)

san jose condos and lofts: From Ornaments to Yeast: The Biggest Household Dangers for Cats & Dogs - 12/29/21 11:22 PM
All pet parents want to keep their fur babies safe. So they may be shocked to learn their home can be a minefield of potential hazards that can cause severe harm or even death for their feline and canine family members.
“Cats and dogs are curious animals and tend to get into things, so nothing is foolproof,” says Tina Wismer, senior director of toxicology at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. “But there are some easy precautions that you can take to make it less likely that they will find something that they shouldn’t.”
Most people know to keep chocolate hidden away … (2 comments)

san jose condos and lofts: Buying a Home in Today’s Market Can Lead to the 5 Stages of Grief - 12/29/21 11:16 PM
Here’s How To Survive Them
As the housing market has become extraordinarily competitive and expensive, it is often taking an emotional toll on folks who are finding themselves mourning the loss of these homes that they loved—and then lost.
“People are envisioning life in these spaces,” says therapist Tiffany Lovell, who is based in the suburbs of Bismarck, ND. “They can see their stuff in there and all of these moments and memories happening. When that doesn’t happen and they don’t get the house, then all of that gets stripped away. It puts them into the grief cycle.”
The disappointment isn’t … (2 comments)

san jose condos and lofts: 5 Tips for Making Your Best Offer on a Home - 12/29/21 06:25 PM
As a buyer in a sellers’ market, sometimes it can feel like you’re stuck between a rock and a hard place. When you’re ready to make an offer on a home, remember these five easy tips to help you rise above the competition.
1. Know Your BudgetKnowing your budget and what you can afford is critical to your success as a homebuyer. The best way to understand your numbers is to work with a lender so you can get pre-approved for a loan. As Freddie Mac puts it:
“This pre-approval allows you to look for a home with greater confidence and demonstrates to the seller that you are a … (1 comments)

san jose condos and lofts: 2022 plans here we come! - 12/06/21 08:24 PM
2022 is almost here and what comes up must come down. Well, unless you are the Christmas tree year-round kind of person.If selling your home is in the next year plan, save this little checklist and file it in an easy to find place. When you are up on that ladder hanging your Holiday decorations and lights check your gutters and see if they need to be cleaned. Think about moving so when you pack up all the decorations organize neatly in easy to move bins. Holidays are great time to fix what you know needed to be fixed for some … (0 comments)

san jose condos and lofts: Time for your home to shine!!! - 11/14/21 10:49 AM
 
Happy Sunday! Here is your latest inventory update. Number of available homes is going down but buyers are still out there! Today, your home has a platform with more room to be seen and shine! Message me for Holiday marketing plan to understand the difference in marketing now ...vs. waiting for spring!
And for you my favorite #downtownsanjose dwellers and #japantownsanjose inventory is only 49 units. Competition is near none! Let's talk!
https://search.mlslistings.com/Matrix/Public/Portal.aspx?ID=DE-81443440116&L=1&eml=em1haGFuQGludGVyby5jb20=
 
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san jose condos and lofts: Does the Size of Your Down Payment Matter? - 11/04/21 11:32 AM
0 Cities Where You’ll Need the Biggest Down Payment To Snag a Home—and 10 Where You’ll Put Down the Least 
 
In this hot housing market, a sizable down payment always stands out. Here are 10 cities where buyers are bringing the most cash. On the flip side, we've also found 10 towns where a massive down payment isn't a requirement.
 
Here’s what it comes down to: Those with big bank accounts are obliterating the competition by winning bidding wars with all-cash offers. Meanwhile, the other 99% of Americans—the ones who need a mortgage to finance the largest purchase most will ever make—are struggling … (0 comments)

san jose condos and lofts: Foreclosures Are Shooting Up. Is It a Repeat of Crisis? - 11/02/21 09:55 PM
Foreclosures Are Shooting Up—Is It a Repeat of the Early 2000s Housing Crisis?
With a federal moratorium on foreclosures ending, loan forbearance relief running out, and no end to the COVID-19 pandemic in sight, the latest data shows that foreclosures are starting to jump up. The number of properties with foreclosure filings shot up a whopping 68% in the third quarter of 2021 compared with the previous year. They rose 34% compared with the previous quarter. 
OK, time to take a step back. Most housing and financial experts don’t believe this is the start to another foreclosure crisis reminiscent of the one about a decade … (0 comments)

san jose condos and lofts: Do you want to live where Elon Musk did? - 10/27/21 11:54 PM
Do you want to live where Elon Musk did? All it takes is some $31,990,000.
This is actually 3rd time this home is on the market in the past 17 months.
You may ask… why didn’t this home sold?
In the first attempt Musk decided to try to sell via “for sale by the owner” route which didn’t work for him and he simply asked interested buyers to call him directly. You probably ask how? I am not sure either!!! But as in most for sale by the owner situations he eventually withdrew this home and re-listed with a licensed real estate … (0 comments)

san jose condos and lofts: How to Find the Down Payment for Your First Home - 12/27/19 10:39 AM
How to Find the Down Payment for Your First Home If you’re in the market for buying your first home, chances are you have some money saved but you might be worrying a bit about having enough for the down payment. This is especially true for millennials just a few years into the workforce who probably are just learning why their parents always told them to save some of their paycheck each week.
Sure, the prospect of saving enough might be difficult to digest when you’re eager to get house hunting, which is why sometimes it makes sense to explore some … (1 comments)

san jose condos and lofts: 3 Mistakes to Avoid When Selling a Home in 2020 - 12/23/19 10:27 AM
It’s exciting to put a house on the market and to think about making new memories in new
spaces, but we can have deep sentimental attachments to the homes we’re leaving behind, too.
Growing emotions can help or hinder a sale, depending on how we manage them.
When it comes to the bottom line, homeowners need to know what it takes to avoid costly
mistakes. Being mindful of these things and prepared for the process can help you avoid some of
the most common mishaps when selling your house.
1. Overpricing Your Home
When inventory is low, like it is in the current market, it’s common to think … (1 comments)

san jose condos and lofts: And it's here, in 27 days! - 11/02/19 12:05 AM
And November is here! What is next? Yes, it's Thanksgiving! In 27 days! But what if you need to sell your home now? Great news! Inventory is going down and it means your home will have the time to shine and stand out! Today we have 1,208 single family homes for sale and 579 condos and townhomes in the Santa Clara County. Even better news is I have a great Holiday Marketing program which means we can show your home by appointment only and negotiate your move past closing with your full control to pick move out date or extend time … (0 comments)

san jose condos and lofts: Where are we now? - 10/14/19 10:14 PM
Existing-Home Sales Report Indicates Now Is a Great Time to Sell The best time to sell anything is when demand for that item is high and the supply of that item is limited. The latest Existing-Home Sales Report released by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), reveals that demand for housing continues to be strong, but the supply is struggling to keep pace. With this trend likely continuing throughout 2020, now is a great time to sell your house. THE EXISTING-HOME SALES REPORT The most important data revealed in this report was not actually sales. In reality, it was the inventory of homes for … (2 comments)

san jose condos and lofts: Going, going.... almost gone!!! - 10/03/19 02:36 PM
Did you know that SP78 is 70% sold? Homes in the area are selling so take advantage of low inventory. Currently we only have 61 active condos and homes. Most of the year we are closer to 80. In the sellers market about 2 years ago we maintained mostly around 34 homes on average. So things are well balanced right now. It does take little longer to sell at the moment than what we were used to for past 7 years but it is only because buyers are making decision slower. The low interest rates are bringing buyers in. If you … (0 comments)

san jose condos and lofts: Everyone talks about it... - 09/30/19 11:17 AM
I always hear people weighing in on moving out of Silicon Valley if not out of California but interesting result by California Association of Realtors found out that despite of these discussions large portion would not move. The price is high but comes with countless amount of positive to outweigh the hefty price... If you are thinking to Up-size, Down-Size, relocate or 1031 exchange let me know. Time is right and getting that home you wanted during past 7 years of crazy and competitive market is within reach based on current market situation. #sanjoserealestate #bayareahomes #santaclaracounty #buyyourhome #moveup #sellyourhome #letmehelp #homeownership #americandream #home #realestate #letstalk
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san jose condos and lofts: Buy or not to buy... that is the question! - 09/27/19 10:00 AM
hashtag#CostOfWaiting hashtag#InterestRates hashtag#HomePrice hashtag#Payment hashtag#TaxBenefit hashtag#DontWait hashtag#StillTime hashtag#ToSettleForHolidays hashtag#letstalk
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san jose condos and lofts: Everybody Calm Down! This Is NOT 2008.  - 09/09/19 03:09 PM
Almost every day or open house I cross buyer that mentions... "recession".
Last week realtor.com released the results of a survey that produced three major revelations:
1. 53% of home purchasers (first-time and repeat buyers) currently in the market believe a recession will occur this year or next.
2. 57% believe the next recession will be as bad or worse than 2008.
3. 55% said they would cancel plans to move if a recession occurred.
 
Most experts, however, believe if there is a recession, it will not resemble 2008. 
As we look ahead to the next recession, it’s important to recognize how unusual the conditions were that … (1 comments)