Maybe you just got hit with a higher tax bill than expected. April 16th is much like January 1st: time for resolutions. Capital Gains tax benefits are due to expire this year. The market is so hot right now; sellers are getting their price (many way over and above their price!!!) The inventory is extremely [...]
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Maybe you saw the “Coming Soon” sign on a that cute house in your neighborhood and wanted more info, or you are driving around an area where you really want to live and notice a sign go up in front of house. Then all of a sudden the sign goes from “Coming Soon” to “Sale [...]
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The founder and CEO of Intero Gino Blefari is often asked to comment on the latest trends in Real Estate, as his knowledge and vision has propelled Intero Real Estate into the fastest growing Real Estate company of all time. No small feat considering the market we are coming out of……which brings me to a recent article he wrote for the [...]
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In the past week, during negotiations, the issue of square footage to determine fair market value kept popping up, so I thought I would share with you some excerpts from a recent blog written by Alain Pinel. As many are aware, Alain came on board with Intero early in the year and is focused on building the luxury brand. [...]
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As a homebuyer, have you run into multiple offers yet? If you have not and are looking for a home anywhere on The Peninsula—especially in Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Los Altos, or Mountain View—consider yourself lucky! We’re going to try and help you by explaining why they occur, when they occur, and what to do, [...]
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A question that often comes up in conversation is the inevitable “how’s the market?” Well that of course is a tough one to answer. “The Market” in Santa Clara alone has more micro markets than micro climates! It also depends on whether you are thinking of buying, selling or both and when. Typically inventory goes [...]
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Real Estate Agency is one of the most misunderstood aspects of real estate that I continue to see on a daily basis. Agency is such a huge topic, and the article a little long this time. Hang in there as the content is worth it! Understand what legal responsibilities your Real Estate Agent has to you [...]
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Lights. Trees. Warm fires. The holidays are a special time of year, and most people have a “warm and cozy feeling” in their hearts for these festivities. Numerous sellers and buyers have asked me my opinion on when the “selling season” is, so I can understand how the natural assumption about having your home on [...]
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