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Here is a selection of my recent posts:

What would you do a whole day without internet? Scary! But, in fact, I got a lot done without internet yesterday. I went back to simple paper & pen and client list and called & contacted them. I admit, It wasn’t easy not to be able to check emails, or not even tweet . It’s amazing how much our lives depend on technology. How would you run your business one day without electricity? Can you imagine a day without multiple listing service?

I know Halloween is over, but I just remembered to share the photo of an interesting and very creative costume with you. As you know our San Bruno Prudential participated in giving candies out to children at Serramonte and Tanforan Malls as before on Halloween. It was a lot of fun. I saw the “Foreclosed House For Sale” walking and just had to ask him for a picture. The turbulence in housing market has affected many aspects of our lives, including our holidays. I wonder what kind of real estate Christmas ornaments we will see this year.

My first time home buyers became terrified when their offer ratified! They had submitted few offers on other properties and were overbid every time. Is it the market we’re in today? Is it not expected for the first offer to get accepted?
What has been your experience?

Would you buy cheaper and remodel or buy remodeled? Does it make sense for the first time home buyers to try to save money by buying a property that needs some TLC and remodel it themselves? How much TLC is reasonable? Just some thoughts and concerns! Do you have to be a good handyman to buy a fixer upper? Why do we realtors use “Contractors’ Special” comment on MLS? Should a non-contractor buy a fixer upper? Ok, what are your thoughts?

“How much does it cost to make an offer,” my first time home buyer asked.  Nothing, but you do need to write a check for up to 3% of the purchase price, made out to a title company of your choice. This is the “earnest money,” or “good faith money.” This is not a down payment, but just a deposit to secure the offer or contract to show how serious the buyer is. In the simplest words, by default, buyer has 17 days, unless otherwise stated in the contract, to cancel the contract and get their deposit back.

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“What is TDS?” my client asked. It is a 3 page Transfer Disclosure Statement which the seller is required by law to fill out. The main purpose is for the sellers to disclose to the buyers anything they know about the condition of the house. Read more

My client asked if he really needed a home inspection. “I’m going to buy this house, no matter what. Why should I pay for home inspection?”, he wondered. My suggestion was Read more

San Bruno – I call it San Francisco alternative for several reasons. Besides very affordable housing, it is a incredibly vegetarian friendly city. Down Town San Bruno or more specifically “The Avenue” has several restaurants which serve varieties of vegetarian as well as vegan foods. Whether you’re craving Chinese, Japanese, Mexican, Indian, Mediterranean or Italian, you will find a place to grab a fabulous meal to enjoy.