Consumer Protection

April 13, 2010

Why Loans Aren’t Funding in Flood Hazard Areas!

The National Flood Insurance Program has expired and it was not extended prior to Congress taking its spring break.  The absence of this Program may make […]
April 1, 2010

The Strength of Silicon Valley’s Economy is Revealed

Our local housing market is based on the strength of our local economy.  The Joint Venture: Silicon Valley Network and the Silicon Valley Community Foundation recently […]
March 31, 2010

How First-Time Home Buyer’s Can Save $10,000 in Taxes!

Are you a first time home buyer who isn’t quite sure whether now is the time to buy?  The State of California is trying to motivate you […]
March 24, 2010

When I Sell My House, Do I Need to Disclose a Death by Suicide if The Suicide Occurred 10 Years Ago?

I new listing came on the market recently in South Los Altos that has a bit of a history.  Several years back (and several owners back), a […]
March 11, 2010

Summary of Today’s Cupertino/Sunnyvale Real Estate Broker Tour

There were 27 properties on today’s Cupertino/Sunnyvale broker’s tour.  5 properties were being re-tour and 22 were new listings.  Although I was unable to visit every […]
July 23, 2009

The Home Valuation Code of Conduct and How it Can Effect Your Home’s Financing

There has recently been a lot written about the relatively new appraisal regulation called the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC).   The gist of the HVCC is to ensure […]
March 5, 2009

What Are Title Insurance Policies? And How Can You Save Money When Buying One

I recently met with a potential seller who had a great question regarding title insurance policies.  When they originally bought their home, they purchased a title […]
March 2, 2009

Realtors Provide Free Household Assistance To Seniors And The Homebound

RSVP, the Realtor Service Volunteer Program, is an annual community volunteer program supported and sponsored by the Silicon Valley Association of Realtors.  The nuts and bolts of […]
September 29, 2008

Why Some Seller’s Fail To Correctly Disclose The Size Of Their Home

In real estate, the size of a home matters!  When representing Los Altos home buyers, verifying a property’s size (in square footage) can be troublesome.  Usually, […]