Many buyers think that purchasing a bank owned home is an easy way to get a bargain property in today’s real estate market.  While this can be true, most of the time it is time intensive and an emotional roller coaster for buyers.A client of...
Topics: 94022, 94024, 94040, Bank Owned

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Whenever I go over a  home pricing analysis with a seller, I ask them what they think their home should be listed at and why.  Invariably, their answer comes back to what they paid for the home, what they put into the home (upgrades, remodeling etc.)..
Topics: 94022, 94024, Los Altos, Los Altos Up Close, Real Estate

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In addition to each of our local schools having a Halloween party/parade, the town of Los Altos will provide plenty of kid friendly activities this Halloween. The fun begins Friday afternoon with the Los Altos Village Association’s Halloween...
Topics: 94022, 94024, Fun Things To Do, Los Altos, Real Estate

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If you have any unwanted electronic equipment, the Coldwell Banker office in Los Altos is holding a free e-waste collection event this Saturday.  Stop by from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and recycle your old TVs, batteries, cell phones, keyboards,...
Topics: 94022, 94024, Los Altos

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An interesting topic came up this morning in our office meeting – The inclusion of personal property in a purchase contract is having a negative effect on property valuation and loan funding.  It appears that some Lenders are asking that...
Topics: 94022, 94024, Los Altos, Market Updates, Mortgage Information, Real Estate

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