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Does The Amount A House is Underwater Matter in Menlo Park Short Sales

May. 22, 2012
The speed of a short sale approval, especially if it goes through Chase, depends on the amount of money the bank stands to lose and not on the value of the house. In this respect, the amount you're underwater on your house may affect your short sale exper

Sunnyvale Underwater Homeowners, Open Those Letters From Chase

May. 18, 2012
Chase is giving relocation assistance to some Sunnyvale homeowners who are in default if they agree to short sell their home. It is a pretty good deal if you ask me, an experienced Sunnyvale short sale agent.

Does Sunnyvale Win for Having the Most Variety in School Districts?

May. 15, 2012
Sunnyvale offers the most school districts of any Silicon Valley city. If you're looking to buy in Sunnyvale, this article will guide you through your school options and the best way to assess them.

Taking the Yuck Out of a Palo Alto Probate or Trust Sale

May. 14, 2012
If your are the Executor or Personal Representative for a home in Trust or Probate you may be faced with a home to sell that can be anywhere from in need of a little TLC all the way to being totally gross. Here I've written my four-step philosophy for max

I Keep Loosing Mountain View Multiple Offers, Should I Change Agents?

May. 13, 2012
If you keep loosing multiple offers in buyer-heavy Mountain View, it may be your behavior (and not your agent's) that's giving you trouble. Take a look at these five common missteps and see if it's your agent or you that needs to change strategies.

Redwood City Short Sales Don't Look So Bad in A Low Inventory Market

May. 9, 2012
Short sales look more and more attractive to buyers looking for a home in Silicon Valley, where the inventory remains low. Sellers looking to enjoy the benefits of this trend without falling prey to the frustrations and uncertainties of the short sale pro

Chase Approves Another San Jose Short Sale

May. 8, 2012
Despite the first potential buyer dropping out after making a high offer on this San Jose condo, Chase approved a lower second offer, and everyone went home happy. Yet another example of the highs and lows of the San Jose short sale market made better whe

Silicon Valley Buyers Do Not Pay Their Own Agent's Commission

Apr. 28, 2012
In California, the seller pays the commission for both their own and the buyer's agent. If it were left to the buyer, there wouldn't be enough cash left to buy purchase a home in the first place.

Gorgeous condo for rent in Pacific Heights

Apr. 20, 2012
Never-lived-in condo for rent in Pacific Heights.

Because I Said So or How to Survive Silicon Valley Real Estate

Apr. 20, 2012
Whether you're selling short or competing with multiple potential buyers to purchase a home, you need to play by the rules and timelines the market dictates. This means taking requests from banks and listing agents seriously, even if they seem overly tedi

The Great Rebate Debate in Silicon Valley Real Estate

Mar. 10, 2012
Discount realtors aren't less competent than their full service counterparts. How well they work for you depends on the realty business model that suits your needs best.

How Many Short Sales Are on the Market in Santa Clara County?

Mar. 8, 2012
A city-by-city inventory for Santa Clara County of short sales compared to total number of homes for sale

Silicon Valley Real Estate

Blog by Marcy Moyer
Palo Alto, California

Up to date information on real estate in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties

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