Our friend and client Bhek Morton bought a house with us a year ago. She also runs a home baking business based in San José. The other day, we placed an order, and Bhek brought us our fresh-baked bagels herself. They were still warm from the oven! We highly recommend the Bhekery for a unique Mother’s Day treat.
We frequently work with buyers who need to compromise between the dream home they want to buy and the home they can afford within their budget, especially with their first purchase. Let's be realistic. That first home doesn't need to be perfect. It’s just a step on your path.
Kevin and I don’t live in our dream home – yet. We don’t know where or when it will become a reality, but we’ve talked enough to know that the dream home we share will be a compromise between our respective dreams and desires…
I dream of a brightly lit home with high ceilings and high-performance windows in an open layout, allowing natural light to cascade throughout every room. Most of all, I dream of a beautifully landscaped backyard you can step into from your bedroom, kitchen, or living room.
My dream home will be built of 90% steel and concrete. Designed to last 1,000 years, no earthquake, hurricane, flood, or other disaster could destroy it. My goal is to reach the highest level of efficiency and resiliency, with the even more attractive bonus of low maintenance!
We’re excited to bring this property to market! Nestled in the quiet Playa Del Rey neighborhood in South San José, this home is minutes to Westfield Oakridge Mall, local parks and schools, light rail, and major freeways. And it really packs a punch with spacious yards and outdoor amenities that make it the perfect party place!
An updated kitchen features stainless-steel appliances with a playful tile backsplash and quartz countertops for entertaining hungry guests. Energy efficient features like solar panels, EnergyStar appliances, high-efficiency HVAC, double-paned windows and doors, a Google Nest thermostat, and LED lights throughout mean you can keep it green while having fun. The property is rounded out by a pet-friendly grass front yard with a picket fence and cozy porch.
We invite you to take a closer look at an open house this Saturday and Sunday from 1-4pm. Contact us for more info!
What do you do when Cinco de Mayo falls on a Thursday night and you have to work on Friday? You party on Seis de Mayo! Enjoy a cocktail tonight, and send us your pics…
Buying an existing home has obvious advantages like a short turnaround from closing to move in. It also gives you a chance to settle into a new home and a new lifestyle if you don’t want to make remodel decisions right away – or if you don’t have the money for renovations right now. You also have the chance to walk through the actual home instead of picturing it from blueprints, and you’re generally moving to an existing neighborhood with established services and local schools.
It may be faster to move in and get settled in a resale home, but if you truly want to live in your dream home, there’s nothing better than designing your own living space from scratch. You can personalize each and every nook and cranny and take advantage of all the latest features to maximize energy efficiency and save money over the life of the house. And plus, you get that “new car” smell and the satisfaction of knowing that you won’t need to replace any major appliances for a long, long time.
