Half Time Statistics for Coastside Real Estate 2016 vs 2015 – January to June
A moderate increase in sold prices is consistent with the 2016 economic reports that I have been reading for months. As the next generation begins to look for their first home and may find themselves...
View ArticleHidden Historical Gems of El Granada
El Granada has been my home since the late ’80’s. It took only a short period of time in my real estate career to realize that there are some areas of our Coastside that are simply very desirable. One...
View ArticleHomeowner Insurance and Buying a Home
This video addresses many questions I get from buyer clients over the years. I thought it was timely to share this now because of some recent changes that have occurred and may occur in the future....
View ArticleSecond Annual | Unique Gifts | December 2016
It’s the third week of December and I just spent a few hours in downtown Half Moon Bay wrapping up the last of my gifts and stocking stuffers. I’m getting this post out to you a little late this year,...
View ArticleNew Year – New Company
I’m writing to let you know that I have recently moved to another brokerage. If you know me, it was not an easy decision. I’m not a move-around, spontaneous person, especially when it comes to my...
View ArticleWhere does Coastside water come from?
Coastside residents have a special relationship with water. We live near the ocean and our shores are part of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. When I chat with buyers about our water...
View ArticleUnique Gifts Dec 2015 | Half Moon Bay Main Street Finds
Downtown Half Moon Bay is worth whatever amount of time you have to explore the treasures (earthly goods AND people) that can only be found in our little coastal piece of heaven. This post is...
View ArticleThe Zestimate tool
Zillow can be polarizing at times, for my work as a Realtor. It’s handy when my clients agree with the Zestimate, and sometimes challenging when the Zestimate is way off the mark – on the high side....
View Article“She Sheds” Becoming Popular
Be in the know with a new trend taking hold – the “He Shed” and “She Shed”. This post is all about the female version. I’m writing about it now because I have been seeing Coastside homes for sale...
View ArticleSea-Level Rise Walk Event – tomorrow
We live in San Mateo County, particularly the coastal towns of Half Moon Bay, El Granada, Moss Beach and Montara. Local towns include Pescadero to the south and Pacifica to the north. Many of us...
View ArticleHalf Time Statistics for Coastside Real Estate 2016 vs 2015 – January to June
A moderate increase in sold prices is consistent with the 2016 economic reports that I have been reading for months. As the next generation begins to look for their first home and may find themselves...
View ArticleHidden Historical Gems of El Granada
El Granada has been my home since the late ’80’s. It took only a short period of time in my real estate career to realize that there are some areas of our Coastside that are simply very desirable. One...
View ArticleHomeowner Insurance and Buying a Home
This video addresses many questions I get from buyer clients over the years. I thought it was timely to share this now because of some recent changes that have occurred and may occur in the future....
View ArticleSecond Annual | Unique Gifts | December 2016
It’s the third week of December and I just spent a few hours in downtown Half Moon Bay wrapping up the last of my gifts and stocking stuffers. I’m getting this post out to you a little late this year,...
View ArticleNew Year – New Company
I’m writing to let you know that I have recently moved to another brokerage. If you know me, it was not an easy decision. I’m not a move-around, spontaneous person, especially when it comes to my...
View ArticleThird Annual Main Street Gift Finds
Saviz Designer Boutique Her clothes are a work of art. The designers she works with have been carefully selected. Saviz tells me she believes in great quality and one-of-kind, edgy and some...
View ArticleBUYERS and Off-Market Properties: Trends & Outcomes
When a buyer visits an open house it’s very likely that the agent hosting the open house will tell a visitor that they know of other homes that are available but not on the market. Why do they say...
View ArticleA Pivotal Role
My readers will understand the pivotal role that a real estate agent has in helping the process to go smoothly, and that there is no shortage of qualified REALTORS® who would love to work with you....
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