The AI Boom Hits the Bay Area: Wealth, Innovation, Opportunity
Four San Francisco homes, $17.5 million over asking, and what it tells Bay Area sellers.
Betty Chen
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Are Buyers Gaining Negotiating Power in Los Altos?
The Short Answer: No. The seasonal dip has vanished, and Los Altos sellers still hold nearly all the cards. If you are buying this autumn, prepare to face intense price competition and an overwhelming wave of all-cash buyers squeezing out traditional financed offers.
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Who Has the Upper Hand in Today’s Housing Market?
Ask around and almost every homebuyer out there wants to know if there’s a way to get a better deal. And just about every seller wants to know if they’ll still get top dollar. The interesting thing is… both can be right at the exact same time. It just depends on where you live. That’s…
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The Case for Putting 20% Down on Your Next Home
If you’re planning to buy your next home soon, you’ve probably heard the old rule about saving 20% for your down payment. The truth is, you usually don’t have to. Plenty of loan options let qualified buyers put down much less. But a lot of repeat buyers are choosing to put down 20% anyway. So,…
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Big Investors Are Backing Off and That’s Your Opening
For years, a lot of would-be homebuyers have worried about the same thing. How do you compete with big investors who can swoop in, pay cash, and snap up the houses you want? Well, worry a little less. Because right now, those big investors aren’t buying up the market. They’re backing out of it. Investors…