Cheryl Bower's Real Estate Blog
Bridge Loans: How to Purchase Your Next Home Prior to Selling Your Current Home
The housing market is often fast-paced and highly competitive. The perfect home for you and your family can literally slip away within hours. When you already have one home for sale and happen upon the perfect new home, what do you do? The tight-rope walk of moving to and from different homes is a nightmare…
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Keys to Selling Your House Virtually
In a recent survey by realtor.com, people thinking about selling their homes indicated they’re generally willing to allow their agent and some potential buyers inside if done under the right conditions. They’re less comfortable, however, hosting an open house. This is understandable, given the health concerns associated with social contact these days. The question is,…
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The Pain of Unemployment: It Will Be Deep, But Not for Long. …
The Pain of Unemployment: It Will Be Deep, But Not for Long. The Pain of Unemployment: It Will Be Deep, But Not for Long #cherylbowerrealestate #sanfranciscorealestate #Corcorangloballiving #cherylbsf #sfrealestate #steveharney Source
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Will This Economic Crisis Have a V, U, or L-Shaped Recovery?
Many American businesses have been put on hold as the country deals with the worst pandemic in over one hundred years. As the states are deciding on the best strategy to slowly and safely reopen, the big question is: how long will it take the economy to fully recover? Let’s look at the possibilities. Here…
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The Pain of Unemployment: It Will Be Deep, But Not for Long
There are two crises in this country right now: a health crisis that has forced everyone into their homes and a financial crisis caused by our inability to move around as we normally would. Over 20 million people in the U.S. became instantly unemployed when it was determined that the only way to defeat this…
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6 Top Home Upgrades That Improve Home Value
Are you thinking about selling your home? If so, home upgrades can be extremely helpful in getting a higher price for your property. Moreover, home upgrades make a home more energy-efficient, which is a big selling point for potential buyers. Here are six of the top home upgrades that can improve your home value, along…
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How Technology is Helping Buyers Navigate the Home Search Process [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights: A recent realtor.com survey revealed that buyers are still considering moving forward with the homebuying process, even if they can’t see the home in-person. While they still prefer to physically see a home, virtual home tours and accurate listing information top the list of tech specs buyers find most helpful in today’s process.…
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Today’s Homebuyers Want Lower Prices. Sellers Disagree.
The uncertainty the world faces today due to the COVID-19 pandemic is causing so many things to change. The way we interact, the way we do business, even the way we buy and sell real estate is changing. This is a moment in time that’s even sparking some buyers to search for a better deal…
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Think This Is a Housing Crisis? Think Again.
With all of the unanswered questions caused by COVID-19 and the economic slowdown we’re experiencing across the country today, many are asking if the housing market is in trouble. For those who remember 2008, it’s logical to ask that question. Many of us experienced financial hardships, lost homes, and were out of work during the…
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The Patch put a call out to local businesses this week and asked them to update …
The Patch put a call out to local businesses this week and asked them to update their status, give details on how you can continue to patronize them and to let the community know how they can best help during these challenging times. You can find the local guide in the link site below. https://patch.com/california/burlingame-hillsborough/burlingame-local-business-guide-what-s-open-or-closed-town…
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