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Burlingame’s 10 Most Affordable Homes

By Cheryl Bower | March 18, 2024

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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4 Tips To Make Your Strongest Offer on a Home

By Cheryl Bower | March 18, 2024

Are you thinking about buying a home soon? If so, you should know today’s market is competitive in many areas because the number of homes for sale is still low – and that’s leading to multiple-offer scenarios. And moving into the peak homebuying season this spring, this is only expected to ramp up more. Remember…

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Burlingame Top Ten Most Expensive Luxury Homes

By Cheryl Bower | March 17, 2024

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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The Latest Trends in Housing [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Cheryl Bower | March 15, 2024

Some Highlights With the number of new listings going up and average days on market going down, buyers may have more options, but will still want to move fast. For sellers, inventory is still low and houses are selling fast, meaning your house should stand out and may get multiple offers if you price it…

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Why Today’s Seller’s Market Is Good for Your Bottom Line

By Cheryl Bower | March 14, 2024

Thinking about selling your house and wondering if now’s a good time to do it? Here’s what you need to know. Even though the number of homes for sale has been growing this year, there still aren’t enough homes on the market for all the buyers who want to buy. So, what does that mean…

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Your Home Is a Powerful Investment

By Cheryl Bower | March 13, 2024

Going into 2023, there was a lot of talk about a possible recession that would cause the housing market to crash. Some in the media were even forecasting home prices would drop by as much as 10-20%—and that might have made you feel a bit unsure about buying a home. But here’s what actually happened:…

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What Mortgage Rate Do You Need To Move?

By Cheryl Bower | March 12, 2024

If you’ve been thinking about buying a home, mortgage rates are probably top of mind for you.

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Finding Your Perfect Home in a Fixer Upper

By Cheryl Bower | March 11, 2024

If you’re trying to buy a home and are having a hard time finding one you can afford, it may be time to consider a fixer-upper. That’s a house that needs a little elbow grease or some updates, but has good bones. Fixer-uppers can be a really great option if you’re looking to break into…

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The Spring Market Is a Sweet Spot if You’re Looking To Sell [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Cheryl Bower | March 8, 2024

Some Highlights Wondering if now’s a good time to sell your house? Based on how many homes are on the market, there are two big reasons why this spring is looking so good for sellers. Thanks to an uptick in inventory over last year, you’ve got more options for your next home. But there are…

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The Benefits of Downsizing When You Retire

By Cheryl Bower | March 7, 2024

If you’re taking a look at your expenses as you retire, saving money where you can has a lot of appeal. One long-standing, popular way to do that is by downsizing to a smaller home. When you think about cutting down on your spending, odds are you think of frequent purchases, like groceries and other…

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