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In order to avoid future foundation repairs, when we take our clients out to look at a property, one of the things we always like to check for and point out to our clients is the grading and sources of water around the home.   Excess water around the foundation may...

  Remodeling ideas for your home. We usually come across clients that want to do some remodeling work to either update their home for their personal enjoyment or to make it more attractive and catch buyer's attention for when they come on the market. The question...

Market Update Monday!!! Today we are going to be looking at the Pleasanton, CA Market. We are still seeing aggressive buyers out shopping and homes selling for way over the comps. Last week we had a buyer bid on a property that was listed at $920K. Comps say it would...

Check out this quick tutorial on how to repair your doors. Naturally, things in your home will just wear down over time. Instead of hiring a handyman and spending money on a simple fix, check out this video on how to readjust the door hinges to prevent your door from...

When I show properties to clients throughout the Bay Area and come across a backyard or front yard that needs landscaping work, a lot of them mention the idea of Artificial Turf and if it is a good idea. A lot of our clients like the idea of turf due to the fact that...

Market Update for Union City 94587!!! Union City market is still a seller's market. We are still seeing lots of aggressive buyers out shopping in this location. Days on Market show properties lasting 27 days, but we are seeing attractive properties go for around 7...

Market Update for detached properties in Newark, CA 94560!!! Newark market has also been receiving a lot of activity. The days on the market is around 50 days, but we are still seeing properties only lasting around 5 days on the market. Since the beginning of...

Market Update for 94539!!! Looks like South Fremont is still a sellers market. The average days on market is 89 days, however, since November 1st there has been 13 properties going into contract and we are still seeing properties not lasting longer than around 7 days...

As I mentioned in my last post about Niles Fremont and why Niles is one of the more desirable locations to reside in, here is another great reason. Pizza!!!! When I was in middle school, I went to Alvarado Middle (now its called Itliong Vera-Cruz Middle), right within...

Niles Fremont is one of my favorite communities in all of Fremont. When you are driving along Alvarado Niles, you will notice a major change in scenery and get an old town feel that is quite serene. Not only do you get a great neighborhood, but you also get one of the...