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Private Listings Are a Detriment to the Market — and, in My Opinion, Selling Them as a General Strategy Is a Breach of Fiduciary Duty Before founding ShopProp, I built a financial firm that was later acquired. After more than 20 years in the financial markets and 18 years as a managing broker, my view is simple: Open markets protect consumers. Closed systems protect insiders.
There are multiple news organizations regurgitating the same clickbait headline that "Bay Area housing is in a bubble". We are going to explore in this article why that isn't true and why we aren't likely to see a crash of prices comparable to 2007 anytime soon.
Overprice and your home sits on the market. Underprice and you leave money on the table. Here's how to find the sweet spot using data, comps, and market conditions.
Traditional agents charge 2.5-3% of your sale price. Flat-fee agents charge a fixed amount regardless of price. Here's how to decide which model is the better deal for your home sale.
Selling a home isn't free. Between agent commissions, closing costs, repairs, and staging, sellers typically spend 8-10% of the sale price. Here's where every dollar goes and how to reduce costs.
Pre-qualification gives you an estimate. Pre-approval gives you buying power. Here's how each works and why one matters far more than the other.
California's real estate market is unique — high prices, special tax rules, and fierce competition. Here's your complete guide to buying a home in the Golden State in 2026.
A home inspection can reveal problems that save you thousands — or help you avoid a bad purchase entirely. Here's what every buyer needs to know before, during, and after the inspection.