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It’s very apparent when visiting or spending any amount of time in the San Mateo Coastal area that it’s residents are behind their community 100%.  We strive to do our part in making it an inviting and desirable place to visit or call “home.”  Due to its’ natural environment, scenic views and close proximity to [...]

With Spring right around the corner, many are beginning to think about taking advantage of the “move-up” buyers tax credit and are considering putting your home up for sale!  Move into your San Mateo Coastal area dream home quickly by making your current home irresistible to buyers.
First impressions are vital in the sale of your [...]

As we weather this economic storm, there are three essential principles we can count on for the future:
1. Inflation leads to higher interest rates.
2. Houses are selling in high quantities.
3. If you’re a seller, it’s time to cut your price and be decisive; if you’re a buyer, it’s time to purchase or miss out on [...]

With the unpredictability of interest rate movements, now is a great time to buy.  Today’s low rates coupled with the Homebuyer Tax Credit will make a difference for many of you who are buying in the $800,000 and below price range.
In late January the Federal Reserve met and confirmed that the Mortgage Backed Securities (MBS) [...]

With beautiful beaches ideal for surfing and Highway 1 which takes travelers along our breathtaking coastline, it’s no wonder that the San Mateo Coastal area draws in exciting events each year.  We’re pleased to announce the return of two sporting competitions that bring crowds and media coverage our way and highlight all that our coast [...]

One of the many things we love about the San Mateo Coastal area is the great attention to our environment and community.  Residents take pride in tapping into the local flavor of tasty foods grown nearby knowing that they are not only helping nurture the surrounding land, but people’s lives as well.
This is no more [...]

Thanks to Susan O’Driscol of Princeton Capitol for this update today.
“The FHA announced changes to its guidelines yesterday. It will raise the minimum down payment required for borrowers with credit rating scores below 580 to 10%, while the down payment for higher-ranked borrowers would stay at 3.5%. The up-front MI premium is also going from [...]

2009 is wrapping up and most people can’t wait for it to be over.  Maybe part of this is finishing the Holiday Season.
It’s been said that the gathering of the clan brings a rush of adrenaline to the calmest.  Holiday stress comes in several forms.  First there is the last minute shopping that the brawny [...]

Half Moon Bay to Montara had 8 new listings this week with 4 of them listed over $999,000.  Total active listings are 104 as the year is winding down to a close.  2 properties went sale pending this last week with one that was listed over a million and the other under $550,000.  YTD sales [...]

This past week, our listings all had multiple showings.  The open houses this past Sunday were slow.  Could have been the weather, the football games or the season.  This will be the time that will be remembered as having some of the best real estate deals.  Inventory is low due to homes taken off the market as [...]