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When Is A Good Time To Buy Real Estate?

Some people asked Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett’s longtime business partner, when the best time is to buy a house. His answer was surprisingly simple, “When you need one.” After more than 13 years in real estate, I’ve been asked this question...

The Beginning of Millbrae

Growing up, I was always fascinated by history. I loved hearing stories about the past, but it wasn’t until I began my real estate career that I truly immersed myself in learning it. Working with people from all walks of life has made me curious about what...

Filoli – Luxury in 1915

What did ultra wealthy look like back in the 1900’s? Mr. William Bourn purchased his Woodside estate, now known as Filoli, for $89,000 in 1914 and spent approximately $425,000 on its remodel. That renovation budget is equivalent to about $10,000,000 in today’s...

Insane Number Of Visitors

I am constantly talking to people about real estate. After more than a decade in real estate and my time working in banking, the number of people I’ve talked to is much greater than for the average person. However, the number of visitors to our real estate...

Do Real Estate Agents Care About Home Buyers?

There’s a common misconception in real estate: that buyer’s agents push clients to offer the highest price possible just to win the house. It’s an easy narrative to believe, but it’s far from the truth, at least for my team and other agents who take their fiduciary...

Tree Roots

Why Buyers Ought to Think Twice When Buying with Trees Too Close?  When touring a home, some buyers fall in love with the curb appeal of the shade, the greenery, the sense of privacy. Trees can absolutely enhance a property’s beauty. But when a tree is planted...

Sewer Lateral

What is a sewer lateral, and what responsibilities do you have as a home owner? When people think about home maintenance, they usually picture roofs, foundations, or HVAC systems. But one of the most overlooked — and most expensive — components of a property is the...