A recent look at YIMBY vs NIMBY said that a person's attitude about high-density housing was strongly affected by how urban centers were widely viewed when that person was about 18. Boomers were...
Making A Purchase Offer
For many years in Silicon Valley, a purchase offer for a home was typically made at a specified “purchase offer date” promoted by the sellers’ real estate agent. A preemptive offer would sometimes be made, before the purchase offer date, by buyers who were especially motivated. With restrictions on meetings caused by the coronavirus, making a purchase offer is going to become similar to making a preemptive offer. Each potential buyer will submit his offer when he decides to, and he will have minimal knowledge of any competing buyers. The value of the knowledge a top agent has and the value of the agent’s network will surely increase.
Will YIMBY Create Increased Condo Demand?
A recent look at YIMBY vs NIMBY said that a person's attitude about high-density housing was strongly affected by how urban centers were widely...
Real Estate Agent Commission
In 2024 it became necessary for a real estate agent to get a written agreement with a potential buyer before they could tour a home with them....
Can Protected Trees Be Removed
Cities enact their own tree protection ordinances, which are specific to that city. A long-time Palo Alto resident recently posted about his...
Buyer’s Market vs. Seller’s Market In Belmont
You often hear the phrase "seller's market". Most people would say that this means the sellers are exerting their desire for higher prices over the...
Settlement Contingency Protects You But Makes Your Purchase Offer More Acceptable
Many homeowners are held back from purchasing a new home because they want or need to sell their current home. Many potential buyers have heard...
No Contingency Purchase Offer
Most Silicon Valley home buyers are well aware that a no contingency purchase offer is more appealing to a home seller than a contingent purchase...