• Education

    You Could be in a New Home for the Holidays

    Have you been dreaming of selling your home, buying a new one and moving in before the holidays? This scenario is actually fairly common and totally doable. I can guide you through the process, negotiate the best terms and get you into a new home – all in time to celebrate with family and friends. Here’s how you can get started. Understand the Market Although spring and summer are considered peak buying and selling season, you can still snag a great deal during fall and winter months – if you have a good handle on your local market. I am an invaluable resource for information on current inventory, comparable properties, average…

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    Join me and Coldwell Banker Realty in supporting St. Jude children

    I’m grateful to be participating in the CB Supports St. Jude program and make a donation for every home sale or purchase I complete while also helping to increase awareness of this important cause. With your kind support, we can help one of the world’s leading children’s cancer hospitals develop even more powerful treatments and help the world’s bravest kids get back home even faster. This August, you are invited to join me and the Coldwell Banker® community in supporting the lifesaving mission of St. Jude: Finding cures. Saving children.® Your participation can help ensure that families never receive a bill for treatment, travel, housing or food. Every child deserves…

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    The Wonderful World of Green – Tips for Hydrating Plants

    You may not know it, but there are proper methods to watering your plants that involve more than just pouring water on top. Plant size, soil type, weather, sun exposure and time of year all factor into how much water is needed. Timing and frequency are also important, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. So how do you effectively manage your dampening strategy? Consider: • Watering in the Morning – Water can penetrate the soil where the plant’s roots can reach, absorbing and drying in the cooler hours of the day. Watering during other times of the day could cause you to boil the roots, sunburn the leaves or grow…

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    First Impressions Matter – Get Your Home Market Ready

    If you are considering selling your home, there are several things you can do now to make the best first impression on potential buyers. Taking the time to declutter, deep clean and make simple repairs will show buyers that your house and property are well-maintained and ready for a new owner. Increase Curb Appeal A clean and attractive exterior is crucial, as it creates a positive first impression and sets the tone for the rest of your home. Spruce up your outdoor space by removing overhanging tree limbs and branches, applying a fresh coat of exterior paint, mowing the lawn, adding plants or flowerpots, power washing, painting patio and deck…

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    Contemplating a 55+ Community?

    Making the decision to move to a 55+ adult living community can be a big one with a lot of factors to consider. Are you looking for an active lifestyle with loads of amenities and opportunities for social connection or a quiet place to relax without a lot of distractions? While there are many benefits, it’s important to ask the right questions so you can determine if the neighborhood fits your vision of the future. The Atmosphere If you enjoy using the pool, gym or sports facilities in a more adults-only environment – with perhaps only a few sporadic encounters with grandchildren – then a more peaceful 55+ community may…

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    Gallery Wall Tips: Perfect placements for your gallery wall!

    Consider frequently-used entertaining spaces: hanging a gallery wall in the living or dining room is a surefire way to create an inviting space for a gathering Don’t overlook small areas Choose a wall in your bedroom Dress up your home office If you have questions of any kind or if you or anyone you know needs real estate help, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me anytime! Kindest regards, 614 total views, no views today

  • Real Estate

    Sold and Closed! 2775 Kensington Road, Redwood City

    Sold and Closed with multiple offers well over the asking price Freshly painted, 3 Bedroom, 2 bath Sterling Highlands Home located on a tree-lined street in the Woodside Plaza neighborhood near Maddux Park, local schools, and within easy commuting distance of Hwy 280 Open and inviting floor plan with a wood-burning fireplace in the great room living and dining areas, floor-to-ceiling windows, and French doors to the patio and back yard Updated kitchen with granite countertops, artistic glass backsplash, lovely maple breakfast bar with generous service area from kitchen side, and stainless steel appliances including LG refrigerator with easy access drawers and a new gas range-oven Bedroom wing includes 3…