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Burlingame’s 10 Most Affordable Homes

By Cheryl Bower | September 28, 2023

Burlingame, CA, which is located in the San Francisco Bay Area, offers an attractive variety of affordable home choices that range from condominium living to cozy suburban single-family houses. One house provides a working and living space if you dream of working out of your home. Prices for these homes start at $918,000 and run…

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Why Your House Didn’t Sell

By Cheryl Bower | September 28, 2023

If your listing expired and your house didn’t sell, you’re likely feeling a little frustrated. Not to mention, you’re also probably wondering what went wrong. Here are three questions to think about as you figure out what to do next. Did You Limit Access to Your House? One of the biggest mistakes you can make…

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Burlingame Top Ten Most Expensive Luxury Homes

By Cheryl Bower | September 27, 2023

These gorgeous and spacious Burlingame properties are nestled in southern San Mateo County in the San Francisco Bay Area. Styles include Old Spanish, Tudor and ultra modern. You will find that many of these properties are surrounded with lush greenery. Additionally, some are within a comfortable walk to restaurants and award-winning schools. Prices for these…

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Why Today’s Housing Inventory Shows a Crash Isn’t on the Horizon

By Cheryl Bower | September 27, 2023

You might remember the housing crash in 2008, even if you didn’t own a home at the time. If you’re worried there’s going to be a repeat of what happened back then, there’s good news – the housing market now is different from 2008. One important reason is there aren’t enough homes for sale. That…

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The Return of Normal Seasonality for Home Price Appreciation

By Cheryl Bower | September 26, 2023

If you’re thinking of making a move, one of the biggest questions you have right now is probably: what’s happening with home prices? Despite what you may be hearing in the news, nationally, home prices aren’t falling. It’s just that price growth is beginning to normalize. Here’s the context you need to really understand that trend.…

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Beginning with Pre-Approval

By Cheryl Bower | September 25, 2023

If you’re looking to buy a home this fall, there are a few things you need to know. Affordability is tight with today’s mortgage rates and rising home prices. At the same time, there’s a limited number of homes on the market right now and that’s creating some competition among buyers. But, if you’re strategic,…

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How Remote Work Helps with Your House Hunt [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Cheryl Bower | September 22, 2023

Some Highlights While remote work peaked during the pandemic, many people still work from home today. If you’re one of them, it could have an unexpected benefit when you’re looking to buy a home. If you can work from home, you might have more choices for where to live. Connect with a real estate agent…

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The Many Non-Financial Benefits of Homeownership

By Cheryl Bower | September 21, 2023

Buying and owning your own home can have a big impact on your life. While there are financial reasons to become a homeowner, it’s essential to think about the non-financial benefits that make a home more than just a place to live. Here are some of the top non-financial reasons to buy a home. According…

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Remote Work Is Changing How Some Buyers Search for Their Dream Homes

By Cheryl Bower | September 20, 2023

The way Americans work has changed in recent years, and remote work is at the forefront of this shift. Experts say it’ll continue to be popular for years to come and project that 36.2 million Americans will be working remotely by 2025. To give you some perspective, that’s a 417% increase compared to the pre-pandemic…

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Your Home Equity Can Offset Affordability Challenges

By Cheryl Bower | September 19, 2023

Are you thinking about selling your house? If so, today’s mortgage rates may be making you wonder if that’s the right decision. Some homeowners are reluctant to sell and take on a higher mortgage rate on their next home. If you’re worried about this too, know that even though rates are high right now, so…

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