Take a sneak peek

Instead of our usual properties spotlight, today we want to give you a sneak peek at a property we’re busy sprucing up. Everybody knows that first impressions matter, so we’re upgrading the porch light, trimming the garden, and doing some interior decorating.

Check out these pics of the work in progress, and stay tuned for more details later this week!

Introducing: Burlingame

Burlingame strikes the perfect balance between small town charm, industrial character, and world class offerings. Named for former U.S. Ambassador Anson Burlingame and known for numerous eucalyptus groves, a walkable downtown, and excellent public schools, this city truly offers the best of all worlds.

Burlingame is known as the City of Trees, which makes sense when you consider that it’s home to 18,000 trees in the public right of way. This is due in no small part to an ordinance "prohibiting cutting, injuring, or destroying trees," which was passed shortly after the city incorporated in 1908. Today, Burlingame enjoys a booming industrial community thanks to its proximity to San Francisco International Airport.

Learn more in the Neighborhoods section of our website.

Thinking of buying?

With our world turned upside down, many potential buyers are debating when to jump into the market. If you need help making this big decision, we’d like to share some insights we’ve heard from our agent network and tips we’ve picked up from recent experiences...

1. Prices will likely go up due to inflation. Even if the federal government doesn’t extend unprecedented stimulus packages, we can expect inflation to set in sooner or later. Investing in real estate is a great hedge against that.

2. Interest rates are at historic lows — but don’t take that for granted. Just like the pendulum of a clock, requirements and rates will swing back at some point, and you don’t want to be left wondering “What if…”

3. There’s real value in comfort and security right now. What matters more: Trying to predict when the market will bottom out, or finding the right home that will make you and your family feel comfortable and safe during this unpredictable time?

4. Avoid the “wait and see” mentality. Let’s face it: Nobody buys at the bottom — and knows it’s the bottom. Make quality your top priority, and you’ll find the best deal on the best home that will meet your needs for years to come.

As always, if you'd like a closer look at how the market is playing out in your neighborhood, just let us know! - Pearl (The Chic) & Kevin (The Geek)