Archive for December 16, 2015
The Federal Reserve raises interest rates, what now?
The Federal Reserve hiked the Fed Funds Rate from 0% to .25% today for the first time in nearly 9 years. There is a lot of talk about this but what does it really mean for you? What is the Fed Funds Rate? The interest rate at which a depo...Top Public Elementary Schools in the San Francisco Metro Area
Niche released their 2016 list of top elementary schools in the San Francisco Bay Area and the rankings surprised even me. There are several regions in the Bay Area that are home to great schools and the East Bay is no exception. What surprised...JUST SOLD! 1058 Victoria Ave | San Leandro, CA
Broadmoor Area Cottage 1058 Victoria Avenue | San Leandro, CA 2 bedrooms | 1 bathrooms | 751 square feet | 3,277 square foot lot Sold for $282,000 | Off-Market, Not on MLS Represented the Buyer My investors is always on the looko...The East Bay’s Safest Neighborhoods
While California is by far the most populated state in the U.S, the state’s crime rate is about on par with the national average, with certain cities reporting much lower incidents of crime than the national average. In fact, 42 of California...
Make Your Own Earthquake Preparedness Kit
After the Loma Prieta earthquake of 1989 12,000 Bay Area residents found themselves displaced permanently or temporarily. Of those whose homes remained intact, many were temporarily without water, electricity and phone service. The large volume...JUST SOLD! 16760 Bar Avenue | San Lorenzo, CA
JUST SOLD! 16760 Bar Avenue | San Lorenzo, CA 94580 3 bedrooms | 1.5 bathrooms | 1,139 square feet Listed for $459,000 | Sold for $445,000 | $14,000 UNDER asking Represented the Buyer My clients were a recently married couple looking...The Next Three Months Might Be the Best Time to Buy a Home
The Next Three Months: Best Time to Buy Low mortgage rates, declining home prices, and homes that are lingering on the market longer are three main reasons why the next three months could be the best time to buy so far this year, says Jonath...
How to Hire a Contractor
Looking to do some remodeling to your home? Here are some tips on hiring a contractor. Following these tips will narrow down the list of qualified contractors to do the work that you need. In addition, I would recommend the following: ...Just SOLD! 5164 Cutler Court, Antioch, CA 95431
JUST SOLD! 5164 Cutler Court | Antioch, CA 94531 6 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms | 4,293 square feet | 13,828 square foot lot Sold for $540,000 | Off-Market, Not on MLS | Short Sale Represented the Seller This home was previously listed wit...
JUST SOLD! 1201 Pine Street #324 | Oakland, CA
JUST SOLD! 1201 Pine Street #324 | Oakland, CA 94607 2 bedrooms | 2.5 bathrooms | 1,792 square feet Listed for $585,000 | Sold for $635,000 Represented the Buyer My clients were looking for their first home in the Oakland Area and...