Number Talk: Reasons to Buy

COVID-19 may have us all stuck at home, but that’s not keeping potential buyers on the couch. In fact, a study from Lending Tree found that 53% of homebuyers are more likely to purchase a home the next year — precisely because of the coronavirus. Among the top motivations:

  1. Taking advantage of record-low mortgage rates (67%).

  2. Ability to save a larger down payment due to reduced spending (32%).

See more in the chart below.

Father's Day Gratitude

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To all the Dads in the world: Thank you for making life better every day. We love you!

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Pearl You

Pearl is a stylish woman with creative inclinations. She has great eyes for property and a nose for opportunity. She excels at creative marketing and project management, and she can negotiate with the best. She understands that real estate is really about finding the lifestyle of your dreams. It’s human nature, and it drives Pearl’s work every day.

Chic vs. Geek: Outdoor Oasis

How can we create a private escape right at home?

CHIC (PEARL)

Add a zen garden! Like a lot of us, I have been feeling a little unbalanced these days. The inability to go out and experience nature has disconnected me from my inner peace. It’s made me think about how I can carve out a peaceful backyard place to bring balance back to my life.

The photo above is from a friend’s home in Venice Beach, CA. The memory of her beautiful and serene garden inspired me to create a space that connects me with nature.

GEEK (KEVIN)

Add a potted patio plant! During shelter in place, one thing that’s drastically changed in our lives is cooking at home and gardening. I’ve been planting strawberries, tomatoes, and herbs in the pots in our backyard and expect to harvest them soon to use in my cooking! 

A garden of fruits, vegetables, and herbs will not only provide healthy, fresh options for your menu, it will also make your garden an interesting and relaxing place to release your stress.

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Pearl You

Pearl is a stylish woman with creative inclinations. She has great eyes for property and a nose for opportunity. She excels at creative marketing and project management, and she can negotiate with the best. She understands that real estate is really about finding the lifestyle of your dreams. It’s human nature, and it drives Pearl’s work every day.

Introducing: Alum Rock

In the heart of East San José, stretching from Downtown to the foothills, Alum Rock is one of the oldest established neighborhoods in California and has served an important role in the state’s history and the cultural evolution of the city. The area features countless restaurants, bakeries, and cafes of all flavors, with delicious Mexican and Asian options around every corner.

Heading east toward Mount Hamilton, every turn of the road provides stunning views of the Santa Clara Valley, and at the summit lies one of the valley’s signature landmarks, Lick Observatory (keep reading). You won’t find a more welcoming, diverse, and eclectic community anywhere else in Silicon Valley!

Learn more in the Neighborhoods section of our website.

A Message of Love

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Like all of our friends and neighbors, we are heartbroken by the tragic and senseless deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Botham Jean, and so many more Americans due to racism and a focus on our perceived differences. We want to share our unwavering love and support for their families, and we ask that you join us in standing against racism, in all its forms, and doing all that we can to create a more equitable, inclusive, and empathetic world for all of our children.

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Pearl You

Pearl is a stylish woman with creative inclinations. She has great eyes for property and a nose for opportunity. She excels at creative marketing and project management, and she can negotiate with the best. She understands that real estate is really about finding the lifestyle of your dreams. It’s human nature, and it drives Pearl’s work every day.