Your House Isn’t Selling… Now what? In the Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Los Altos and Los Altos Hills real estate markets, every move matters —and when it comes to selling your home, price reductions are often the go-to strategy when the Days-On-Market start to creep up. But before you cut the price, there’s another tool […]
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Exploring Japanese Cuisine: A Ramen Review of Ramen Nagi Palo Alto Nestled in the heart of Silicon Valley, Palo Alto’s food scene is as vibrant and diverse as its tech landscape, offering a plethora of culinary delights that cater to all palates. Among the standout Palo Alto restaurants, Ramen Nagi Palo Alto has carved a
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With gyms closed and winter creeping in, I invested in some arctic-grade athletic wear that came with all the reassurances to keep me warm while wicking away sweat. I was ready to run the Hudson River path in the dead of a New York winter, something I had never even considered before… thanks Covid! Cut
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May 30 “How’s the Market?” Let’s Talk Housing, Stocks & Strawberries – Bay Area Edition, Mid-2025 If you’re in real estate—or frankly, just live in the Bay Area—you’ve likely heard this question a hundred times: “How’s the market?” And while most people mean the housing market, I thought I’d have a little fun with it
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Why real estate? Career change needed! I was exhausted spending hours behind a computer screen, tired of having my schedule dedicated and really tired of not being able to find opportunities that stretched my capabilities. I’ve had fits and starts with starting businesses in the past, so I know starting a business isn’t easy
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In my last post, I mentioned I’d be diving into the Buyer Representation and Broker Compensation Agreement—aka the BRBC. I’ve been mulling over how to explain it without getting too in the weeds, and here’s where I landed: to frame it through something we all get—how business works. Let’s start with this: Would you work
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This week, I was planning to dive into the Buyer Representation & Broker Compensation Agreement—specifically, my take on why this agreement is being marketed as a much bigger deal than it actually is. Headlines have shouted “GAME CHANGER” across the industry, but in reality, it’s not. Commercial real estate has used this form for years.
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This post is inspired by a client question I received recently: “Why does Redfin show one valuation for my house and Zillow’s Zestimate something else?” This client will be listing their house in Los Altos Hills, CA later this year and is starting to do their due diligence to better understand the market, ultimately a
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Things to do in Palo Alto and Beyond: A Short List for Visitors (and Locals!) My mom is landing at SFO in a few days, and as I found myself scouring the internet for fun things to do and places to eat, I realized I might as well document the shortlist I’m building. Whether you’re
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Discover the Best Free Events in the Bay Area: Your Ultimate Guide When it comes to vibrant urban life and stunning natural beauty, the Bay Area is unparalleled, offering a delightful blend of free events that cater to every interest. From bustling Bay Area festivals that celebrate local culture to invigorating outdoor activities in the
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