Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are becoming increasingly popular across California, seen by both residents and lawmakers as a key tool...

Starting April 1, 2025, California expanded its definition of “small estates” allowing more heirs to avoid the long and costly probate...

Homeownership can be expensive and may even feel out of reach for many Americans. The down payment, property taxes, maintenance, and...

The real estate market is shifting. Here’s why buyers should take advantage of those changes and get into the market right now.   The...

Many first time home buyers are eager to purchase a condo or townhome as their first property but are worried they will not have the...

Many homeowners that I work with are taking advantage of the amazing capital gains rules when selling their primary home or investment...

Many California homeowners were caught off guard this year when their homeowners insurance policies were non-renewed. It has become one...

The real estate market was challenging last year with so many changes and variables. The data shows this year will likely be more steady...

Even in a low inventory market there is still a lot of room for negotiation when closing a transaction between buyers and sellers. Seller...

Quietly over the past month or so interest rates have dropped nearly a full percentage point. This means many buyers are jumping back...

Our brokerage conducted a study of the most common disputes that occur after the close of escrow between a seller and buyer. I have dealt...

This year has marked a dramatic shift in real estate transaction volume compared to previous years. The primary reason is that the...

With the market shifting this year, buyers have much more leverage when negotiating a deal. Usually if there are items to be repaired on...

There are many advantages to buying a condo, townhome, single family home or other property in a homeowners association. This is because...

When a buyer submits an offer, the seller has the right to accept, reject or counter the offer. In this market of many buyers and very...

With many of my clients and investors we are often faced with many decisions when buying a property that is tenant occupied. It is very...

Many buyers wait until they have saved up enough money for a down payment to purchase their first home. With the new HOME FUND IT program...

Every day I am being asked about the market and my thoughts on whether prices or inventory will go up or down in coming months or years....

The rain that impacted California last week ended up compounding into serious flooding and other issues that previously unaffected...

In 2018 Oakland passed a vacancy tax that would resonate for future legislation proposals in the Bay Area. The idea was simple, tax...