For the last 6 years, my March has been filled with sparkles, sequins and
smiles. Every spring, teens from all over the Bay Area come to the San
Francisco Princess Project to get a free prom dress and accessory.
Unfortunately, just like real estate in much of the country, prom has
become unaffordable to many since the average teen spends over $1000. Last
year, we helped over 2,500 teens!

The process of selling, buying, and moving into a new home can be very
complicated and overwhelming. But on the lighter side, it is also a journey
full of fun and exciting discoveries. Part of a homeowner’s discovery and
realization is finding their ideal neighborhood, their dream backyard,
their perfect kitchen, and a wall full of snakes… Wait, what?!

When looking for homes online, home buyers might chance upon a property
with a “contingent offer” status. This means that an offer has been made
and accepted, but the sale is still conditional while both parties work on
meeting certain criteria.

Perhaps the most common mistake home sellers make is pricing the house too
high because of an array of reasons: the house means so much to them,
they’re looking to buy a more expensive home or trying to pay off debt, or
they believe that interested buyers will ask for a discount anyway.

Today, 17% of homebuyers are choosing multi-generational homes — that’s
when you buy a house with your parents, adult children, or even distant
relatives. What makes that noteworthy is that 17% is actually the highest
level ever recorded by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). But
what’s driving the recent rise in multi-generational living?

It’s easy to get caught up in the idea of waiting for the perfect moment to
make your move – especially in today’s market. Maybe you’re holding out and
hoping mortgage rates will drop, or that home prices will fall. But here’s
what you need to realize: trying to time the market rarely works. And
here’s why.

Wondering what to expect when you buy or sell a home this year? Here’s what
the experts say lies ahead. Mortgage rates are projected to come down
slightly. Home prices are forecast to rise in most areas. And, there will
be more homes available for sale. Want to know more about what this could
mean for your plans this year? Let’s connect to discuss your 2025 goals.

Are you hesitant to sell your house because you’re worried no one’s buying
with rates and prices where they are right now? Here’s some perspective
that can help.

If you’re thinking about selling your home this year, you’ve probably been
monitoring its value for a while so you can sell and still get a
substantial profit. But before you start counting how much money you’ll
make, don’t forget to factor in seller closing costs into the sale price. 

Let’s take a closer look at closing costs and an overview of the fees that
will be deducted from your overall profit.

There’s one essential step in the homebuying process you may not know a
whole lot about and that’s pre-approval. Here’s a rundown of what it is and
why it’s so important right now.