Nicole Machado

Mixing Business with Pleasure… does it actually mix?
November 19, 2008 · · 1 Comment

Have you ever felt obligated to use a family member when it came to a business deal? While most of us have, has it ever left you wondering if that was the best decision? In some cases, it is an ideal circumstance. While in others it may be an uncomfortable situation that you were strong armed into. Read more

Jean Joh

Visiting Homes in the Rain?
November 2, 2008 · · 4 Comments


I just got back from hosting an Open House in Burlingame.  It’s a beautiful house but it was pouring rain outside, so needless to say, not too many people came through.  With that fresh in my mind, I thought I would write a quick blog about why it might be a good idea to view a home when it’s raining. 

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Shokoofeh Nowbakht

San Bruno Homes – Buy One, Get One 1/2 Off!!!
July 31, 2008 · · Comment here

Just Kidding!!! But, seriously, it is almost true.

875 Mills Ave. (2 br,1 bath) is listed for $398,900,

648 3rd Ave. (3 br, 2 bath) is listed for $499,000.

2 bedroom houses sold for about $600,000 and 3 bedrooms for about $700,000 two years ago in this area of San Bruno. Now, do you agree with me? Ok, let’s go shopping! Buy real estate before the SALE is over.

Jean Joh

“Can I really buy a house at the mall?”
July 29, 2008 · · 2 Comments

This question was posed to me as I sat at our Prudential kiosk in the Serramonte Mall.  I was caught a little off guard.  “Well, sort of…” was my awkward response.  The amiable woman followed up with another question, “So, can I just buy a house here like a pair of shoes and then return it if it doesn’t fit?”  We had a nice laugh together over that one.

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