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Experts Give Their Five-Year California Real Estate Forecast | A Real Estate Professional serving Silicon Valley since 1993
High home prices will persist due to limited inventory, strict zoning laws, high construction costs, and strong buyer competition.Climate-related issues, especially wildfires, could significantly raise insurance costs, impacting home affordability and shaping future development.
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Renting in the Bay Area: Most Expensive Cities | A Real Estate Professional serving Silicon Valley since 1993
Sunnyvale is the most expensive Bay Area city, with avg one-bedroom rents at $3,200 in March 2025. San Francisco follows as the second most expensive, with one-bedroom rents averaging $3,140.
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Happy Easter | A Real Estate Professional serving Silicon Valley since 1993
Easter is a Christian holiday that celebrates the belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ.However, according to many theologians, Easter originally began before the arrival of Christianity.It is believed that Easter is named after the Anglo-Saxon goddess of the dawn and spring, known as Eostre.Examples of Easter traditions include Easter eggs and related games such…
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How Much You Need to Be Middle-Class in California | A Real Estate Professional serving Silicon Valley since 1993
California ranks among the most expensive states for middle-class living, with rising costs year over year. SmartAsset reports that middle-class income requirements in California vary widely, ranging from $63,674 to $190,644.
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2030 Forecast: Where California Real Estate Is Heading | A Real Estate Professional serving Silicon Valley since 1993
California home prices ↑ 70% in a decade and are expected to keep increasing by 2030. Multifamily housing demand is projected to ↑ 50% due to affordability and zoning changes.
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Federal Cuts Endanger Santa Clara County Housing Programs
Santa Clara County agencies are worried about potential federal staff cuts and budget uncertainties, which could increase homelessness. HUD plans to halve its workforce, impacting grant dispersals and housing voucher payments. The county depends on $48 million in Continuum of Care grants. With nearly 10,000 homeless individuals, funding cuts could worsen the situation, risking housing…
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Happy April Fool’s Day | A Real Estate Professional serving Silicon Valley since 1993
Breaking news! Interest rates at pre-pandemic levels, mortgage rates at all-time low, announces Fed. It's a dream come true for homebuyers who have been waiting for the perfect time to enter the market! Dream on… Happy April Fool’s Day!
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15 Tips for First-Time Home Buyers
Buying your first home can be both exciting and daunting. First-time buyers should consider various mortgage options, including conventional loans with down payments as low as 3%, FHA loans at 3.5%, and VA loans with no down payment. It's essential to budget for down payments, closing costs (2-6% of the loan), and moving expenses. A…
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How Stable Is California’s Housing Market? | A Real Estate Professional serving Silicon Valley since 1993
California’s housing market has a 33.1% chance of a 5% price drop over the past 25 years, higher than the US avg of 26.4%.Home prices ↑ 315% since 2000, compared to ↑ 196% nationwide.
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Happy Nowruz | A Real Estate Professional serving Silicon Valley since 1993
Nowruz is a 3,000-year-old festival, making it one of the oldest in the world. Haft-Sin is a Nowruz table, featuring 7 symbolic items, all beginning with "sin" and representing different aspects of life. Nowruz celebrated by over 300M worldwide, including Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, and many more. Nowruz is a time for forgiveness and…
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