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Your guide to Silicon Valley craft beer-tasting tours
The tradition of drinking beer with friends may have been around for several generations already, but our appreciation for this rich and robust liquid has never diminished. The passion for beer certainly remains strong in Silicon Valley whe...
Best spots to camp in Silicon Valley
South of San Francisco’s Bay Area is the region known both here and abroad as Silicon Valley. While the area has made a name for itself as the center of technology and innovation, not many know of the natural wonders this section of the B...
4 necessary steps to make your home smarter
Science fiction has always had a knack for showing how homes would look like in the future. Back then, many thought that the gadgets and gizmos shown in “The Jetsons” or “Back to the Future” were too far fetched, ye...
Down payments: Why 20% is still the best way to go
If you’re in the market to buy a home, perhaps you’ve heard that you have to make a 20% down payment or you won’t be approved for a mortgage. The truth is, there are many lenders who would be willing to work with you for a down pay...
How to get through a kitchen remodel without losing your mind
Kitchens are considered as the heart of the home, and many real estate experts look at them as “game changers” when it comes to selling property. That’s why kitchen remodels are widely accepted as the renovation that adds the most val...
Home seller’s guide to attracting millennial buyers
One of the most effective ways to sell competitively in today's market is to know how to market to millennial home buyers. According to a report from the National Association of Realtors, more than a third of all home purchases in 2017 and ...
Tips on how to get the best deal on a new construction home
When buying an existing home, it's all about negotiating in order to get a good deal. New homes on the other hand, already have a set price, so negotiating for a better deal is pretty much useless. False. While the materials used for new...
Prices in the Bay Area are dropping, but the real estate market is still tight
Despite dipping prices and slower sales activity, finding a bargain in the Bay Area still remains a challenge. According to a recent study from Redfin, home buyers throughout the nine-county region are most likely to pay above list price...
