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After lull, Bay Area home prices regain speed

February 10, 2020

Bay Area single family home prices edged up in December, after months of modest declines, according to Zillow. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Union Real Estate) After a months-long slump in Bay Area home prices, the market appears poised to drive higher as buyers act on low interest rates and fight for scarce inventory. The median […]


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Quote for the Day

February 10, 2020

“YOU DON’T INSPIRE PEOPLE BY BEING PERFECT. YOU INSPIRE THEM BY HOW YOU DEAL WITH YOUR IMPERFECTIONS.”


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Garden Design for Under $10,000

February 7, 2020

Fashion a Functional Space With a budget of $10,000, you can substantially change the look of the yard and make it more functional. These homeowners wanted an area for a table and chairs near the lawn, as well as steps that lead to the grassy space where their kids play. Carex Design Group expanded an […]


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Mortgage Rates Near 3-Year Low; 9.4 Million Homeowners Could Save $272 Per Month

February 6, 2020

Mortgage rates on 30-year, fixed loans dropped 0.7 points this week, hitting 3.51% on average, according to Freddie Mac. It’s the lowest rate seen since September last year—when rates hit 3.49%—and the second-lowest rate since mid-2016. This chart shows the trajectory of mortgage rates over the last year. COURTESY OF FREDDIE MAC According to Joel […]


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INSPIRING IDEAS FOR CRAFTING A CLASSIC BLACK AND WHITE KITCHEN

February 5, 2020

Sometimes forgoing color for a classic palette can really pay off, and these black and white kitchens from top designers are proof. From charming farmhouse looks to sleek, modern designs, this collection of gorgeous black and white kitchens is sure to inspire your own cooking space. MONACO BLACK AND WHITE KITCHEN In a ’70s-era Monaco […]


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Bay Area will be nation’s coolest housing market in 2020, survey says

February 4, 2020

A home at 190 Almendral Avenue is seen with a “For sale” sign in July in Atherton, the most expensive enclave in the Bay Area. Bay Area home prices are projected to grow slowly if at all this year.Photo: Jessica Christian / The Chronicle 2019 Realtor Denise Liew waits for prospective buyers in a home […]


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New Jack London Square apartments leasing up amid Oakland housing boom

January 4, 2020

 Dec 18, 2019, 6:04pm EST  Residents have started filling into Modera Jack London Square, a 134-unit apartment complex that is one of several bringing hundreds of new renters to Oakland’s waterfront. The development at 378 Embarcadero West sits one block away from the Oakland estuary near a cluster of restaurants such as Miette Patisserie, The Forge, […]


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Monday Coffee

December 30, 2019

INSPIRATION FOR TODAY: “Competition will always place your life in the hands of others, while initiative gives you the freedom to choose your own destiny.” ~ Willard & Marguerite Beecher


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Real Estate Lead Generation 101

February 17, 2016

What are the best real estate lead generation options today? Where and how can real estate agents, investors and other related industry professionals generate more leads for buying, selling and renting properties? What are some of the little known benefits, and pitfalls of common real estate lead generation channels today? Here are 12 ways for real estate […]


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