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Silicon Valley Real Estate Update
Bidding wars are still common, with agents facing competition on 95 percent of all homes in May 2013, the highest of any of the markets being Bay Area. Also-rans are left behind. The decrease in competition hasn’t changed the pricing of the most sought-after properties. But… Continue Reading “Silicon Valley Real Estate Update”
Spike In Mortgage Rates, If your in the Market to Buy Get On It !
Here’s something you might not have noticed or thought about if you’re not in the market for a new home. Mortgage rates have been shooting up. M&G investments notes that Wells Fargo just upped its rates to 4% and that rates have been shooting up.… Continue Reading “Spike In Mortgage Rates, If your in the Market to Buy Get On It !”
HOUSE OF THE DAY: Sultan Of Brunei’s Former Beverly Hills Mansion offered @ $38 Million
The former Beverly Hills mansion of Hassan al-Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah — best known as the Sultan of Brunei — is being sold for $38 million The Spanish Colonial Revival estate was originally built in 1927 and restored by the architect/design team Tim Morrison and Tom… Continue Reading “HOUSE OF THE DAY: Sultan Of Brunei’s Former Beverly Hills Mansion offered @ $38 Million”
Photos: San Francisco Penthouse Closes Escrow for $28 Million
The magnificent 20,000 square foot penthouse atop the St. Regis in San Francisco, which was listed for $35 million, recently closed escrow for $28 million. Created by international award-winning interior design firm Orlando Diaz-Azcuy Design Associates, the two-story penthouse on the 39th and 40th… Continue Reading “Photos: San Francisco Penthouse Closes Escrow for $28 Million”
For Sale: Stunning Pacific Heights (SF) Home w/ Great History~$30 Million
An extraordinary Pacific Heights home with a wonderful history has just gone on the market for $30 million. Built in 1894 for Captain Hermann L.E. Meyer (a German-born seaman), wife Annie, and their eight children, the Queen Anne style home on Pacific Avenue… Continue Reading “For Sale: Stunning Pacific Heights (SF) Home w/ Great History~$30 Million”
Hot Bay Area Housing Market – Also a Hot Media Story Again
I realized I missed last week’s report, my apologies for this being a week old. We had very informative and relevant stories from our office manager reports, so I’m sending this one out, and you’ll be receiving another new one next weekend. Here goes:… Continue Reading “Hot Bay Area Housing Market – Also a Hot Media Story Again”
Never Been A Better Time To Buy A Home In America
You hear it all the time from ads and my fellow realtors. But this time it’s actually true: there has literally never been a better time to buy a home. According to the latest data from the National Association of Realtors, the home… Continue Reading “Never Been A Better Time To Buy A Home In America”
When Selling a Home its the Details that count
Empathy. We stepped outside for the moment to envision how our interview candidate would look to prospective buyers. Over the years, she’d gotten used to the loose handle on the front door and always liked to tell the story about an obscure dark stain… Continue Reading “When Selling a Home its the Details that count”
Outdoor Wall Paper for your Home….? Soon to be Trend or Faux Pas…?
The Italian wallpaper company Wall & Decò is known for creating exquisite, large-scale mural-like wallpapers that define a room. They are widely used in hotels and restaurants, and for private residences by interior designers. In April at the Fluorisalone 2012 in Milan, Wall… Continue Reading “Outdoor Wall Paper for your Home….? Soon to be Trend or Faux Pas…?”
Barry Bonds Listed His Lavish Estate For $25 Million
Barry Bonds put his estate in the gated Beverly Park community for $25 Million. This is a massive seven-bedroom, 13-bathroom compound The Tuscan-style house has a movie theater, game room, gym, music room, sauna, and pool area with a cabana. It also has “Smart… Continue Reading “Barry Bonds Listed His Lavish Estate For $25 Million”
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