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Burlingame Top Ten Most Expensive Luxury Homes

By Cheryl Bower | May 16, 2024

These gorgeous and spacious Burlingame properties are nestled in southern San Mateo County in the San Francisco Bay Area. Styles include Old Spanish, Tudor and ultra modern. You will find that many of these properties are surrounded with lush greenery. Additionally, some are within a comfortable walk to restaurants and award-winning schools. Prices for these…

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The Number of Homes for Sale Is Increasing

By Cheryl Bower | May 16, 2024

There’s no denying the last couple of years have been tough for anyone trying to buy a home because there haven’t been enough houses to go around. But things are starting to look up. There are more homes up for grabs this year. The graph below uses the latest data from Realtor.com to show in…

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Affordable homes in Burlingame CA

Burlingame’s 10 Most Affordable Homes

By Cheryl Bower | May 15, 2024

Burlingame, CA, which is located in the San Francisco Bay Area, offers an attractive variety of affordable home choices that range from condominium living to cozy suburban single-family houses. One house provides a working and living space if you dream of working out of your home. Prices for these homes start at $918,000 and run…

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Why a Condo May Be a Great Option for Your First Home

By Cheryl Bower | May 15, 2024

Having a hard time finding a first home that’s right for you and your wallet? Well, here’s a tip – think about condominiums, or condos for short. They’re usually smaller than single-family homes, but that’s exactly why they can be easier on your budget. According to the latest data from the National Association of Realtors…

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Thinking of Selling? You Want an Agent with These Skills

By Cheryl Bower | May 14, 2024

Selling your house is a big decision. Your home is one of the biggest investments you’ve probably ever made, and it’s a place where you’ve created countless memories. That combo means there’s going to be a lot of emotions involved. You want someone who understands your perspective, knows what it feels like, and is an…

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Home Prices Are Climbing in These Top Cities

By Cheryl Bower | May 13, 2024

Thinking about buying a home or selling your current one to find a better fit? If so, you might be wondering what’s going on with home prices these days. Here’s the scoop. The latest national data from Case-Shiller and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) shows they’re going up (see graphs below): As you can…

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The Sun Is Shining on Sellers This Summer [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Cheryl Bower | May 10, 2024

Some Highlights If your needs have changed, now’s a great time to sell and get the features you want most. Many buyers are eager to move between the school years, so you may see a faster sale, multiple offers, a higher final sales price, and more. If you want to get your house ready for…

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The Top 2 Reasons To Consider a Newly Built Home

By Cheryl Bower | May 9, 2024

When you’re planning a move, it’s normal to wonder where you’ll end up and what your future home is going to look like. Maybe you’ve got a specific picture of that house in your mind. But unless you came into this process knowing you want to buy a newly built home, you may not have…

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How Buying or Selling a Home Benefits Your Community

By Cheryl Bower | May 8, 2024

If you’re thinking of buying or selling a house, it’s important to know it doesn’t just impact you—it helps out the local economy and your community, too. Every year, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) puts out a report that breaks down the financial impact that comes from people buying and selling homes (see visual…

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Tips for Younger Homebuyers: How To Make Your Dream a Reality

By Cheryl Bower | May 7, 2024

If you’re a member of a younger generation, like Gen Z, you may be asking the question: will I ever be able to buy a home? And chances are, you’re worried that’s not going to be in the cards with inflation, rising home prices, mortgage rates, and more seemingly stacked against you. While there’s no…

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