Cheryl Bower's Real Estate Blog
2020 Homeowner Wish List [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights In a recent study by realtor.com, homeowners noted some of the main things they would change about their homes to make them more livable. Not surprisingly, more space, an updated kitchen, and a home gym rose to the top of the list. If you’re thinking of selling this year, having these items in…
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Will the Housing Market Turn Around This Year?
Today, many people are asking themselves if they should buy or sell a home in 2020. Some have shifted their plans or put them on hold over the past couple of months, and understandably so. Everyone seems to be wondering if the market is going to change and when the economy will turn around. If…
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The housing market is active online! Set up consultations and virtual tours with…
The housing market is active online! Set up consultations and virtual tours with ease. I’m happy to guide you through the process. Just call Cheryl at 415-999-3450. Home #cherylbsf #corcorangloballiving #virtualrealestate Source
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A Surprising Shift to the ‘Burbs May Be on the Rise
While many people across the U.S. have traditionally enjoyed the perks of an urban lifestyle, some who live in more populated city limits today are beginning to rethink their current neighborhoods. Being in close proximity to everything from the grocery store to local entertainment is definitely a perk, especially if you can also walk to…
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Unemployment Report: No Need to Be Terrified
Last Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its latest jobs report. It revealed that the economic shutdown made necessary by COVID-19 caused the unemployment rate to jump to 14.7%. Many anticipate that next month the percentage could be even higher. These numbers represent the extreme hardship so many families are experiencing right now.…
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Happy Monday! Staying positive is a core ingredient in the recipe of successful…
Happy Monday! Staying positive is a core ingredient in the recipe of successful coping in a crisis, according to The Guardian. What are you doing to stay positive during this pandemic? #perspectiveiseverything #weareallinthistogether #cherylbsf #cocorangloballiving Source
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Will Home Values Appreciate or Depreciate in 2020?
With the housing market staggered to some degree by the health crisis the country is currently facing, some potential purchasers are questioning whether home values will be impacted. The price of any item is determined by supply as well as the market’s demand for that item. Each month the National Association of Realtors (NAR) surveys…
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A Day When Americans Can Return to Work [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights Taking a moment to reflect upon what we’ve heard from historical leaders can teach us a lot about getting through the many challenges we face today. We’re all eager for the day when every American can safely return to work. That day is coming. Timing is everything. Patience is essential. Our courage, strength,…
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Not all heroes wear capes! Phillix Fong of Self-Help for the Elderly, has been …
Not all heroes wear capes! Phillix Fong of Self-Help for the Elderly, has been coordinating meals for the elderly in San Mateo. Phillix has helped to serve over 2,000 meals to seniors in our community. Phillix is just one of the many outstanding people in our community who are being recognized as part of a…
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Unemployment: Hope on the Horizon
Tomorrow, the unemployment rate for April 2020 will be released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. It will hit a peak this country has never seen before, with data representing real families and lives affected by this economic slowdown. The numbers will alarm us. There will be headlines and doomsday scenarios in the media.…
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