Home Resolutions
/We’ve already told you about our personal resolutions for the new year, but what are some resolutions you can make to keep your home functioning at its best?
Aging in Place - Silicon Valley Style!
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As people on the verge of retirement consider the considerable costs of staying in the Bay Area, one senior decided to take advantage of updated rules and added an ADU in her backyard that will generate enough income for her to age in place.
The Mountain View Voice has the story.
Winter Vacation Home
/This time of year, we’re dreaming of a snowy ski resort and a warm cup of cocoa by the window. Where would you invest in a winter home away from home?
CHIC (Pearl)
The beauty of living in Silicon Valley is you don’t need to go very far to find every climate and environment you could possibly imagine. So I’d keep it close to home and find something within a short 3-4 hour drive of the Bay Area. And there’s no shortage of quality ski and snowboard resorts to choose from, particularly around Lake Tahoe!
GEEK (Kevin)
I love adventure, and I don’t really feel like I’m on vacation until I’m out of California. That’s why my vote is for Yellowstone or the Grand Tetons in the Big Sky Country of Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana. This breathtaking landscape gives you more than enough to explore beyond winter sports. And the tax benefits are a plus!
Happy Year of the Water Rabbit!
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We’re excited to celebrate the Year of the Water Rabbit starting this Sunday. Fun fact: One member of our team has the Rabbit as their Chinese animal sign. So is it the Chic or the Geek? Guess right on this poll, and we'll send you a Korean walnut pastry as a Lunar New Year gift!
Skin in the Game
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According to data from the California Association of Realtors, the housing market is weathering the economic downturn better than it did during the Great Recession, as buyers have more skin in the game.
Compared to those who bought their homes before the recession, buyers in recent years have made higher down payments, taken on fewer risky loans and second mortgages, and have higher household incomes. That means we can expect fewer defaults and foreclosures as the market continues to shift.
