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San Jose Real Estate How Proposition 13 Works in Santa Clara County If you’re buying a home in San Jose, you’ve probably heard people mention Proposition 13. It’s one of the most important laws affecting California homeowners because it determines how your property taxes are calculated—and it can save longtime homeowners thousands of dollars every year. Here’s what you need to know. What Is Proposition 13? Proposition […]
Home Selling Thinking About Renting Out Your San Jose Home? Here’s What to Consider First If you’re planning a move but aren’t sure selling is the right choice, renting out your current home may be worth considering. Some homeowners decide to keep their property as a long-term investment. Others aren’t ready to sell in today’s market or simply want more flexibility before making a permanent decision. While renting can offer […]
San Jose Real Estate Fire Zones in Santa Clara County: What Homebuyers Should Know Fire Hazard Severity Zones in Santa Clara County: What Home Buyers Should Know If you’re thinking about buying a home in Santa Clara County—especially near the hills, open space or the Santa Cruz Mountains—you’ve probably come across the term Fire Hazard Severity Zone. It can sound intimidating, particularly when you’re already trying to evaluate a […]
Home Selling 5 Mistakes Home Buyers Make Top 5 Buyer Mistakes in Silicon Valley | Say What You Want About Real Estate Ep. 7 If you’ve spent any time house hunting in San Jose, you already know the market doesn’t play by normal rules. On the latest episode of Say What You Want About Real Estate, my co-host Kristina Rogers and I […]
Home Selling How Should I Price My Home in San Jose? How Should I Price My Home in San Jose? If you’re preparing to sell your home in San Jose, deciding on the list price can feel like one of the biggest decisions you’ll make. Should you price high so there’s room to negotiate? Should you price slightly below comparable sales and hope to generate multiple […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
San Jose Real Estate Buying a House With Your Partner in San Jose: What to Decide First Buying a home together is exciting. You’re touring properties, imagining where the furniture will go, talking about neighborhoods, and figuring out how much house you can comfortably afford. But if you’re buying with a partner you’re not married to, there are a few conversations worth having before you fall in love with a house and […]
San Jose Real Estate Closing Costs in California: What San Jose Buyers Actually Need to Know You’ve saved for the down payment. You’ve gotten pre-approved. You’ve found the house. And then someone mentions closing costs. For many buyers, especially first-time buyers, this is the part of the purchase that can feel surprisingly confusing. There are lender fees, title charges, escrow costs, prepaid taxes, insurance, recording fees—and suddenly it seems like everyone […]
San Jose Real Estate Down Payment Assistance in Santa Clara County: What Buyers Should Know in 2026 If you’re trying to buy your first home in Santa Clara County, the down payment can feel like the biggest obstacle of all. And honestly, that’s understandable. When homes in Silicon Valley routinely sell for seven figures, even buyers with strong incomes can struggle to save enough cash for a traditional down payment while also […]
San Jose Real Estate Off-Market Listings in San Jose: What Buyers Should Actually Know in 2026 Off-Market Homes in San Jose: What Buyers Should Know in 2026 “Off-market” is one of those real estate phrases that can sound more mysterious than it really is. You may hear that a home sold “before it hit the market,” that an agent has access to “private inventory,” or that certain listings are available only […]
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