According to data from the California Association of Realtors, the Bay Area’s year-over-year house price appreciation rate went green for the first time in more than a year in August. This followed a dip of nearly 20% caused by a post-pandemic market correction.
No matter the size, a crack in the concrete foundation holding up your home is a big deal, and like any household pest, a crack doesn’t come alone. It always has buddies. How can you spot them, and what can you do about them?
If you find vertical cracks, it could mean your home is still settling, but that doesn’t mean you should let it lie. It’s best to hire an inspector to get to the bottom of the issue. Horizontal cracks are a bigger problem and could mean compromised integrity caused by poor construction, excessive moisture, or other stress. Once you spot these cracks, you could already be well on your way to a major repair job.
It’s always smarter — and cheaper — to fix the problem as soon as you find it rather than wait around for it to miraculously fix itself. Getting on top of a small crack now could save you from deeper structural issues and a whole lot of headaches later. But your foundation is a project you shouldn’t necessarily take on yourself. If you need a referral to a good contractor, send us an email!
Our hearts go out to the victims, first responders, heroes, and survivors of a date that will live in our collective memory forever.
If your neighbor can hang Christmas lights in August, then we can start talking about beers and brats in September. Yes, Oktoberfest is back! And The Six Fifty has a user manual for how to celebrate all month long on the Peninsula.
You don’t have to take our word for it. Just take a look at the numbers. Homes that go through a price reduction spend nearly two months longer on the market and sell for around 10% less than homes without price reductions. That’s a significant difference, and another reminder to price your home to sell, not to shock.
