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Home Buying How Much Housing Inventory Is Available in San Jose Right Now? How Much Housing Inventory Is Available in San Jose Right Now? If you’re thinking about buying a home in San Jose, one of the most important numbers to watch isn’t necessarily the median sales price. It’s housing inventory. Simply put, inventory tells us how many homes are available for buyers to purchase. When fewer homes […]
Home Buying How to Win Multiple-Offer Bids in San Jose & the South Bay (without over paying) How to Win Multiple-Offer Bids in San Jose & the South Bay (without over paying) Quick Facts In competitive San Jose and South Bay listings, sellers often prioritize deal certainty over the single highest price A fully underwritten pre-approval (not just a standard pre-approval letter) is increasingly what it takes to be taken seriously by […]
Community 3 Summer Salad Ideas Perfect for Warm-Weather Entertaining 3 Summer Salad Ideas Perfect for Warm-Weather Entertaining When the weather heats up, the last thing you want is to spend hours standing over a hot stove. Enter the summer salad. From fresh berries and leafy greens to pasta salads made for sharing, there are endless combinations to try. Whether you’re planning a backyard barbecue, […]
Home Improvement Home Office Design Ideas for a Stylish, Productive Workspace Home Office Design Ideas for a Stylish, Productive Workspace A home office isn’t just a place to put a desk and a computer. Whether you work remotely full-time, run a business from home or simply need a quiet place to handle emails and paperwork, your workspace should be comfortable, functional and fit naturally into your […]
Home Buying Building an ADU in San Jose: What Homeowners and Buyers Should Know in 2026 If you’re considering buying a home in San Jose—or already own one—an Accessory Dwelling Unit may open up possibilities you hadn’t considered. Maybe you’d like additional living space. Maybe you’re thinking about long-term rental income. Or perhaps you simply want a property that gives you more flexibility as your needs change over time. Whatever the […]
Community 5 Ways to Create a Better Work-From-Home Space 5 Ways to Create a Better Work-From-Home Space Working from home can be incredibly convenient, but it also means your home has to work a little harder. Your dining table might become a conference room. A spare bedroom may need to serve double duty as an office. And when your workday happens in the same […]
San Jose Real Estate Buying a Home With an HOA in San Jose: What to Know If you’re shopping for a condo, townhome, or certain single-family homes in San Jose, there’s a good chance you’ll come across a homeowners association, or HOA. An HOA isn’t automatically a good thing or a bad thing. What matters is how that particular association is managed, what you’re paying for, what responsibilities belong to the […]
Home Buying What is an Appraisal Gap? What is an appraisal gap? What actually is an appraisal gap? An appraisal gap occurs when the agreed-upon purchase price of a home exceeds the lender’s appraised value, which means the bank won’t finance the difference. In competitive markets like Willow Glen, where single-family homes in Santa Clara County sold at a 105% sale-to-list ratio […]
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Downtown San Jose How Long Does It Take to Buy a Home in San Jose from Start to Finish? How Long Does It Take to Buy a Home in San Jose from Start to Finish? Buying a home is one of life’s biggest decisions, and in San Jose’s competitive market, understanding the timeline helps you plan effectively. From your first open house to receiving the keys, the process typically takes 10-12 weeks, though it […]
Home Design What to Fix Before Selling Your San Jose Home When you’re getting ready to sell your home, advice comes from everywhere. One person says, “Don’t spend a dime—the buyer will change everything anyway.” Someone else tells you to remodel the kitchen, replace the floors, renovate the bathrooms, and make the house look brand new before it ever hits the market. In most cases, I […]
Home Selling 5 Mistakes San Jose Home Sellers Are Making Right Now 5 Mistakes San Jose Home Sellers Are Making Right Now Quick Summary   Overpricing is the #1 mistake – leaving “room to negotiate” often costs sellers thousands instead of saving them money Skipping pre-inspections invites lowball offers, since buyers assume sellers have already handled them Neglecting curb appeal costs you buyers before they ever step […]
San Jose Real Estate Jumbo Loans 101: What San Jose Homebuyers Need to Know If you’re planning to buy a home in San Jose, don’t be surprised if your lender mentions a jumbo loan. With home prices in Silicon Valley, many buyers find themselves looking at jumbo financing—not because they’re purchasing a luxury property, but simply because of the loan amount needed. Here’s what a jumbo loan is and […]
San Jose Real Estate What Is Mello-Roos? If you’re shopping for a home in San Jose, you’ve probably come across the term Mello-Roos in a listing or disclosure packet. For many buyers, it’s one of the most confusing parts of buying a home. The good news is that it’s actually pretty simple once you know what it is. Here’s what Mello-Roos means […]
Community Is the San Jose Housing Market Cooling Down in 2026? Is the San Jose Housing Market Cooling Down? What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know Quick Summary   San Jose home prices are holding steady at $1.46M, largely flat year-over-year List prices dropped 5% year-over-year, and price cuts are up 18% since last year Inventory remains tight, with most homes still selling in under 60 […]
Home Buying Self-Employed or 1099? Here’s How Lenders Look at Your Income When You Buy a Home If you’re self-employed, own a business, freelance, or earn part of your income as a 1099 contractor, getting a mortgage can feel a little more complicated than it does for someone receiving a traditional W-2 paycheck. But complicated doesn’t mean impossible. Self-employed buyers purchase homes every day. The biggest difference is that lenders may need […]
Home Buying Escrow, Title, and Closing in California: Who Does What—and What Are You Paying For? Once your offer is accepted, you start hearing three words constantly: Escrow. Title. Closing. They can sound like different names for the same thing. They’re not. Each one plays a different role in getting you from an accepted offer to actually owning the home, and understanding who does what can make the whole transaction feel […]
Home Buying Rate Buydowns vs. Seller Credits vs. a Price Cut: What Could Save Buyers More? When you’re buying a home, negotiating the price can feel like the obvious place to start. But here’s something buyers don’t always realize: getting $10,000 off the purchase price isn’t necessarily the same as getting $10,000 in seller concessions. Depending on your loan, your cash available for closing, how long you plan to own the […]
San Jose Real Estate Selling and Buying at the Same Time in San Jose: A Move-Up Buyer’s Guide If you already own a home and you’re thinking about moving up, you may have found yourself asking: How am I supposed to buy my next home when so much of my money is tied up in the one I already own? This is one of the biggest challenges move-up buyers face in San Jose […]
Community California’s Homeowners Insurance Crisis: What San Jose Buyers Need to Know If you’ve looked for homeowners insurance in California recently, you’ve probably noticed it’s become much more difficult—and much more expensive—to get coverage. Many buyers are surprised to learn that the biggest challenge isn’t just higher premiums. In some parts of the state, it’s finding an insurance company that’s willing to write a new policy at […]
San Jose Real Estate Multi-Generational Home Buying in San Jose: Can Your Family Pool Income to Qualify? With home prices as high as they are in San Jose and throughout Santa Clara County, more buyers are asking a very practical question: Can we buy a home together as a family? Maybe parents want to help an adult child purchase their first home. Maybe adult children are planning to buy a property where […]
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