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October 25, 2007

When Will The Real Estate Market Change? or How Can I Tell if Change is Coming?

While looking at property, I was asked by one of my clients  “When do you think the real estate market will hit bottom?”  My immediate thought was, […]
October 25, 2007

Facebook Launches “Cribs”

The social network site Facebook has recently launched a real estate application called Cribs that allows its members to search for real estate.  After members log […]
October 23, 2007

Tight Inventory Keeps Prices Lofty in Miramonte Avenue area of Mountain View

As home sales throughout the area continue to soften, there are a few areas that are still selling well.  One prime example is the Miramonte Avenue area of […]
October 18, 2007

Prices Remain Strong While Inventory Remains Low in Waverly Park Area of Mountain View

According to Re Infolink, the local multiple listing service, there are currently 7 active listings and 4 “sale pending” listings for sale in the area of west […]
September 4, 2007

Los Altos Single Family Home Sales Continue to be Strong as Inventory Remains Tight

Contrary to most of the Bay Area, The Los Altos real estate market continues to be quite active.  Currently there are 37 homes for sale ranging […]
July 17, 2007

Nightmare on Elmwood Street. A Real Estate Deal Gone Bad in Just So Many Ways!

Although this event didn’t actually happen on Elmwood Street, it did actually happen… A few years ago, I represented a buyer in a multiple offer situation […]
July 16, 2007

What I learned About Writing Real Estate Contracts From Gumby!

You may wonder how playing with a rubber Gumby toy relates to real estate contract negotiations.  In one word….Flexibility!  When a buyer writes an offer on a home with multiple offers, the […]
June 25, 2007

Yes, Mr. and Mrs. Seller I Will Give You My First Born Male Child If You’ll Let me Buy Your Lovely Home!

Unfortunately, this is how many buyer’s feel during the drafting of their offer in a multiple offer situation.   Writing a winning offer usually involves having the highest price.  However, we all […]
June 19, 2007

Great news! We found the perfect house… Bad news, so did 15 other buyers – Now what?

Recently, I’ve been involved in several multiple offer situations with my buyers.  Each time is an opportunity for my clients to become happy homeowners or one step closer […]