San Mateo County, CA Real Estate News

926 Azalea Avenue, Burlingame, CA 94010What is it about a holiday weekend? We had a lot of requests for showings over this Thanksgiving weekend, requests for disclosure packets, and clients being brought back in for a second look. Is it because buyers are feeling the urge to get settled by the De... 11/29/2020

203k consultants from Concord CA to Pacifica CAhttps://my203kconsultant.com/project-photosI was hoping you could see these before and after photos without using the link but in any case here are some before and after scenes for your entertainment. I love seeing homes before and after the renovati... 11/24/2020

I get a kick out of people who think they 203k can't be used in their neighborhood. The loan limits have increased substantially over the years but there are 203k type loans that go up to $3 Million today. That means you can do renovation or remodeling to cover most projects in your area. It is a... 11/19/2020

Settle into your Burlingame home for the holidays Ideally situated in the Burlingame Gate area, close to the shops on Broadway, with easy access to SFO, commute routes and highly regarded Burlingame schools is 926 Azalea Avenue, a warm and welcoming home. Plenty of flexible space inside to accomm... 11/19/2020

Recently I listed a beautiful home for sale at 40 Arroyo View Circle in Belmont, CaliforniaAfter being shown only 1 afternoon, an offer was received. By the next day negotiations were complete and there was a pending sale. The 30-day escrow period proceeded smoothly, and the sale was finalized ye... 07/23/2020

How has the pandemic affected San Mateo County real estate? With all the uncertainty in the financial markets as well as real estate not being considered an essential service for many weeks, it's interesting to take a look at these statistics.The Infographic above shows June 2020 compared to May ... 07/10/2020

Two days ago I posted "Your Next Home Awaits in the Hills of Belmont, CA"Showings, by appointment only as required at this time, began on Sunday afternoon. By Sunday evening we had received a purchase offer, which was negotiated and accepted by the sellers on Monday evening.Two intense days = hap... 06/23/2020

Ideally situated between San Francisco and the Silicon Valley, just minutes from I-280 and Carlmont Shopping Center, you'll find 40 Arroyo View Circle. This two-story, free-standing single family home is designed for easy living, from the EV charger in the garage to the A/C for hot summer days, c... 06/21/2020

One of the big pleasures that comes along with my real estate business is helping newcomers understand the benefits of living in our area, to help them find the little out-of-the-way places that will give them the feeling that they are in the know, that they belong. Each person I work with is dif... 06/09/2020

Our abundant open space preserves and park lands are a huge attraction to living on the San Francisco Peninsula. It's not hard to realize how happy hundreds, if not thousands, of residents were when parks were opened again last week, on May 4, -- with precautions.One of the wisest choices park ad... 05/15/2020

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There's a special beauty in hiking among the redwood trees on a rainy day. Along with fresh air and incredible beauty, Saturday's hike made me feel close to my brother-in-law who passed away the day before in a skilled nursing facility in New Jersey. Dave shared the same love of hiking, history a... 04/05/2020

Pacifica REAL ESTATE MARKET TRENDS REPORTPacifica Single-family Homes Market Summary for January and February 200.The current market type for the city of Pacifica, California: Sellers Market with a 105.6% in January 202 and 109.4% in February Pacifica Real Estate Market Review  Days On The Market... 03/03/2020

Belmont California is a community in San Mateo County, located between San Francisco and the Silicon Valley. Great schools, fabulous weather, recreational opportunities in abundance all help make Belmont a desirable place to call home.Let's take a quick look at the real estate market. As of this ... 10/16/2019

Congratulations to my clients on the sale of their family home. Selling the home you grew up in can be a difficult thing, and I am grateful that my clients entrusted me with a small budget to invest in cosmetic improvements in order to have the greatest impact and attain the highest possible pric... 10/08/2019

I have written about ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) before and how the State of California has streamlined the process to building them, smoothing out the bumps. Now, the City of San Mateo and the City of Redwood City, have joined forces and are presenting the second unit/ADU resource fair which... 10/02/2019

Not infrequently I am asked, "how's the market?" Occasionally the question is, "are we heading into a recession?" In order to properly answer questions like those I turn to data (as well as anecdotal stories such as this one) I start with county data, then drill down to towns, neighborhoods, type... 09/18/2019

Millbrae, CA Approved and Forthcoming Transit-Oriented Development Housing Project Late 2018 The Millbrae City Council approved two transit-oriented residential and retail development, What does that mean for the city of Millbrae? These housing projects will bring the city of Millbrae New jobs, n... 09/10/2019

While real estate activity in some parts of the country is beginning to soften, I don't see signs of that in most of the market segments in San Mateo County, California. Not only is San Mateo County home to a number of bio-tech firms and established firms like Oracle and United Airlines, it also ... 09/04/2019