There is so much in the media right now about the housing market, and so much of it is just flat-out WRONG and/or taken totally out of context. The media sells fear…my goal is always to share expert insights and the data, so that you can be empowered to make the best decisions for you. So let’s get to it…
While the burners are away, the locals will play!!! Read More »
As you’ve likely heard, real estate tends to be very local – aka, it’s done a little bit differently (and the norms can also be different), depending on where you are buying or selling. The good news is that our team works really (I mean, REALLY!) hard to work across most areas in the Bay! This is not a “traditional” approach. Many agents have an old-time view that you “shouldn’t cross a bridge.” *Sigh!*
Closing Costs Across the Bay Area: Who Pays What? Read More »
The famous early 2000’s band has been forced to change its name. It will now be going by Dimeback. Thank you, Inflation. LOL! (Sorry for the cheesy joke, but I heard it the other day and had to share…) So, why is everyone talking about inflation these days? Well, it’s a real risk right now,
Inflation and the Resurgence of Economic Activity Read More »
Last year at this time, California blogger and vlogger Josh McNair was getting nervous. He had poured nearly a decade of time and energy into his travel website, California Through My Lens, along with its accompanying YouTube channel. And five years before, those successful ventures had allowed him to leave his e-commerce day job. But around the same time the pandemic was closing all things travel, McNair and his wife Amie learned they were having twins.
He held on tight, went hiking when and where possible, and created a lot of new content about outdoors adventures near his home in Riverside. McNair’s son Jack and daughter Sunny were born in August, and as Californians have gotten back on the road this year, the demand for his travel expertise, and beautiful photographs and videos has come back in full force.
Hidden gems you should visit this Spring Read More »
The pandemic has affected US workplaces like nothing else in modern history – resulting in high unemployment, the shuttering of businesses, and the shift of many workers to off-site, remote work.
But wait – was there really a mass exodus this year? Are people still moving to the Bay Area? Where are the tech workers going?! We’re answering these questions and more…
2020 Migration Patterns in the Bay Area: Did Tech Workers Really Flee? Read More »
SFGATE staffers, like other Bay Area residents, spent a whole bunch of 2020 hiking anywhere and everywhere, for sights and sounds and exercise and all the rest. And that’s good news for you, reader with zero hiking experience — or reader who’s looking for a new, hidden trail — because now we have lots of recommendations.
Below, our nine favorites from recent expeditions, many of which link out to a larger feature story, so you can assess for yourself which locales might be right for you (or just learn more about a trail’s history). They’re listed alphabetically; we refuse to rank them, because they’re each perfect in their own way.
These are our favorite Bay Area hikes you should try in 2021 Read More »
Spring is certainly the busiest time of year for most real estate markets. As the weather warms up, many put their homes up for sale and even more consider buying, casually strolling from one open house to the next on a sunny afternoon. Those seeking a bargain, however, know to look during the winter. While there may be fewer homes on the market during this time, there are also fewer buyers, and less competition means lower prices.
5 Reasons Why Winter is the Best Season to Buy a Home Read More »
Hayes Valley was reborn when the earthquake damaged 101 Freeway was removed. Hayes Street is the main commercial corridor full of culturally diverse art galleries, restaurants and designer clothing stores. The redesigned Octavia Street corridor provides a great outdoor area for residents and shoppers. With direct access to the 101 freeway, Fell and Oak Streets,
North Panhandle, or NoPa, derives its name from being located at the north end of Panhandle Park. Homes near the Panhandle are exceptionally desirable. The recent influx of restaurants and shops has made it one of the city’s cooler destinations. It has been described as a cultural bridge between Haight Asbury and the rest of
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