Tag: San Francisco
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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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Happy Autumn!
Sizzling September is long gone, and cooler weather is back again here in San Francisco, which means my favorite season is well underway: pumpkin spice season! Ahem, I mean, Autumn. I’m looking forward to all things cozy and baking lots of pecan pies using my family recipe.
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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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SF Real Estate Market Update – January 2019
Single Family Homes Number of Homes Sold: 96 (+1.1% YOY)… more homes sold Median Sales Price: $1,376,500 (+3.5% YOY)… higher prices Average Days on Market: 41 (+24.2% YOY)… homes took longer to sell … In other words: more homes sold at higher prices, but homes took longer to sell, compared to a year prior. Condominiums…
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3 Biggest Mistakes When Selling Your Home
Some might think selling a home is pretty straightforward. Yet, all too often, we see homeowners giving away their hard-earned equity when selling. Here are some ways I think homeowners leave too much money on the table — and how you can avoid being one of them:
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Finding the Right Real Estate Agent
It seems that there are real estate agents everywhere. Maybe it’s because I’m surrounded by it every day, but I feel like every time I turn the corner, there is another real estate agent. This feeling is confirmed by the fact that, as of April 2018, there were over 400,000 real estate licensees in California. …
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Are we in a Buyer’s Market?
In today’s video, I discuss whether we are in a seller’s market or a buyer’s market.
Crystal Schip 