Bob’s 5 Key Points to Understanding the Current San Carlos Real Estate Market

While I believe that most who are involved in the San Carlos real estate market have been pleased with the turnaround of 2010, I think that most would also agree that the market is still susceptible on a variety of fronts, not the least of which is buyer and seller errors. From 1997-2007, it was [...]

3.8% Federal Real Estate Tax Set For 2013

Yes, you read that correctly.  Among a host of other grenades buried in the 2,300 page health care reform bill was a section enabling a federal tax on some real estate transactions.  Why is this the first time you are hearing about this?  Believe it or not, most members of Congress voting on the Bill [...]

San Carlos Blog: Today

A big THANK YOU to all who visit the San Carlos Blog.  I thought it would be helpful to bring everyone up to speed on where things are headed as some items on the blog will be changing.  As many of you know, the San Carlos Blog is the longest running San Carlos-based Blog.  The [...]

The San Carlos Housing Market: Hot or Not?

It’s a fair question.  Much of the data currently coming in is confusing.  Red hot one week, stone cold the next week….the San Carlos housing market can be difficult to judge.  Let’s start by taking a look at the numbers: Recent Data Points Current Active Properties in San Carlos:  63 Current Number of Pending Properties:  [...]

Real Estate Contract Pitfall: Contingency Removal

If you have recently bought property in San Carlos, you most likely used a local offer form called the PRDS Real Estate Purchase Contract.  Of course, there are several different forms of possible contracts, but the PRDS is used the vast majority of times in San Carlos.  As with most form contracts, there are pitfalls.  [...]

New San Carlos Listing! 181 Coventry Court

My new listing at 181 Coventry Court will be open Saturday and Sunday, 1:00-4:00. This truly unique San Carlos property has much to offer: * 4 Bedroom, 3 bath home with 2,800 square feet of permitted living space * Expansive 21,900 square foot lot which backs up to regional Open Space * Quiet cul-de-sac location [...]

The San Carlos Real Estate Market: Are You the in the Water?

Picture yourself in an airplane flying above a popular beach.  When you look out your window you may see people wading in the water.  From this vantage point, you have a general idea of they type of beach-day those in the ocean may be enjoying. The water is very blue.  The sun is out.  People [...]

Fantastic New White Oaks Listing!

1311 Geneva Avenue is new on the market today at $974,950.  This home has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,500 square feet and has been completely remodeled.  The oversized, level lot is 7,150 square feet and has been masterfully landscaped by Cal-Native Landscaping.  An easy stroll to downtown San Carlos and Burton Park. Open House Saturday, [...]

San Carlos Housing Market: Hitting on all Cylinders

The State of the San Carlos Housing Market It’s been a roller coaster over the last two years, but the San Carlos housing market is currently a well-oiled machine.  I say this because there is not just one price range that is doing well, it’s all of them.  The lower market:  750K and under, the [...]

Cordes: It Deserves More Attention From San Carlos Buyers

Recently, I had a client who currently lives in the Cordes area of San Carlos email me and ask why Cordes seems to be lacking the same resale value as the Howard Park and White Oaks areas of San Carlos.  It’s a good question.  First, for those of you who are not sure where the [...]

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