August 21, 2023
State of the Economy and Our Housing Market As 2023 moves forward, this is a good time to provide some insight on the current state of the economy for California and the United States, as well as what some factors signal about the future of our housing market. We have a couple of media clips to share, and then will break down factors like unemployment,...
August 15, 2023
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July 31, 2023
The San Mateo County Real Estate Market Proves Resilient! According to a recent article in Palo Alto Online, San Mateo only Bay Area county to see increased sales activity compared to 2022. The article notes that “San Mateo was the only county in the region whose sales increased both year-over-year (3.4%) and month-over-month (14.8%).” Comparatively, the California Association of REALTORS (CAR) notes “sales of single-family...
July 11, 2023
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rumana Jabeen (@aspirehigher.re) My team and I will be leading an initiative on behalf of Meadow Heights Elementary School, a local target of much of my fundraising. School has just let out, it seems, and while most families are thinking about vacation, many teachers are trying to figure out how they are going to make it...
July 5, 2023
There are many expenses to consider when it comes to selling your home. These expenses may include: capital gains tax, home preparation, various fees – including commission – mortgage payoff, etc. Many of the fees are negotiable. Some sellers would like to skip certain costs, like commission, altogether. Be careful though. Homeowners who go the FSBO (For Sale by Owner) route often struggle with tasks...
July 3, 2023
In this market update, we are sharing a comparison with Q2 2023 and Q1 2023 to show changes in the market over this year. Read below to see the data and our analysis of what’s happened so far in the 2023 Baya Area Real Estate Market. Median Price vs Appreciation 2023 There are many in the media and even economists who confuse median home price...
June 7, 2023
It’s not all negatives! Despite the last two months of the average selling price pulling back from months prior, our market is looking stronger than ever. Inventory is still low for this time of year, and buyer demand is strong. This is reflected in how quickly most properties are selling, and county-wide the average offer is 104% of the asking price. The Big Picture The...
May 13, 2023
RTP Fundraiser and Thank You RTP just completed a successful fundraising event on May 11. A Night Together With The Stars was a combination “Thank You” to our generous donors, and a fundraiser to generate more capital for our multiple projects. The event was on the ‘Ohana floor of Salesforce Tower. Yes, the top floor. #61. The views were fabulous, as you can see. We...
May 13, 2023
There is about 1.5 months of inventory for both single family homes and condos/townhomes. In April, sales tended to be at asking price. The median sales price for single family homes was $1.8 million, while the median for condos/townhomes was $857,000. Median is the middle number, so as many homes sold below that price as above. To find out what your home’s true value, please...
March 22, 2023
Recently, CNBC spotlighted a Zillow poll in which 9/10 sellers claimed regrets over some aspect of their experience. Apparently, 84% of sellers believe they could have done better. Well, if they had chosen me as a listing agent, it’s likely they would have done better! My sellers are among that proud 16% who know they got the highest price and the best terms. Here are...