Tag: homeownership
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On Property Taxes, Prop 19 + Finding A Middle Ground
In this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes. Benjamin Franklin One of the things I enjoy most about being a real estate agent is the cooperation between (most) agents across the city. Coming from a world that was largely adversarial (oh, trial lawyering), it’s refreshing to experience kindness and collaboration when dealing with…
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4 Common Homebuying Mistakes
There are many things that can go wrong when buying home. And while I’ve always believed the best way to learn is through experience, most homeowners would probably prefer to avoid costly mistakes at the outset, without having to learn hard lessons firsthand. Here are four common mistakes that immediately come to mind:
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Clean Your House in Just 15 Minutes
Expecting guests over the long weekend but your house is a mess? Don’t sweat! Follow these quick tips to get your home presentable in under 20 minutes. The mission: Get your home to look presentable and save your guests from a messy home The strategy:
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Is Homeownership Right For You? Maybe.
Despite the fact that I help people buy and sell real estate for a living, I don’t think homeownership is for everyone. (There, I said it.) For the most part, I strongly support investing in real estate and homeownership. I think it is an excellent way to build wealth, and provide security and stability in…
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JUST SOLD – 1701 Central Avenue B, Alameda
Congratulations to F+D on their new starter home! After a discouraging experience during their previous home search with another realtor, we successfully found them a beautiful home they fell in love with! Here’s what they had to say about it:
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JUST SOLD – 4621 Rothbury Common #62, Fremont
Congratulations to my clients on their new condo in Fremont! 2 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms | 1140 square feet
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JUST SOLD – 979 36th Street, Richmond
Congratulations to my newest set of homeowners! Admittedly, this home started out with some flaws that might have scared other homebuyers away. But after reviewing what was truly important to my clients and taking a closer second look, my clients decided this was the home for them, so we convinced the seller to fix those…
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JUST SOLD – Off Market in La Honda
Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of helping my clients buy their first home nestled in the beautiful redwoods of La Honda, California. After exploring a few different areas, these homebuyers decided La Honda was the next place they wanted to plant some roots. Located just a short drive from Palo Alto and the rest of…
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JUST SOLD – 46-48 Sumner Street, San Francisco
Congratulations to my clients on becoming new homeowners in San Francisco! 46-48 Sumner Street, San Francisco 2 bed, 2 bath TIC Represented buyer
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The Cost of Waiting To Buy
Many homebuyers I encounter are on the fence of buying now vs. waiting until later this year or next year to buy a home. “Will inventory get better?” “What if the market softens?” “Is another crash coming?” “I’m waiting for prices to come down.” If we haven’t spoken over the phone or in person about…
Crystal Schip 