Where are the affordable, desirable spots in the Bay Area? Oakland’s housing market has transformed in the past few years. Oakland is the new “it” place in the Bay Area. It’s hip. It’s Brooklyn to SF’s Manhattan. SF people are moving...
US homes remain an attractive investment for Chinese buyers, according to Wall Street Journal. Asian buyers have mainly focused on Los Angeles, San Francisco and Las Vegas. China is the fastest-growing buyer segment, while Canada still accounts for...
According to Redfin agents across the country, more inventory hasn’t brought buyers back. Affordability and financing hurdles are holding them back. The mindset of buyers has shifted since last year. Buyers have moved from “please take...
Ever heard the saying, “You can’t sell lingerie to lumberjacks”? Direct marketers have long maintained that a good list is responsible for 40% of the effectiveness of direct mail campaign. Good news: smarter lists are making...
Mike Dreyfus comments on square footage representations in The Palo Alto Weekly. Robert Bustamante, the MLSListings compliance officer, is also interviewed about the moving target called “liveable space.” From The Palo Alto Weekly:...
“Is this a bubble?” will be the topic of the summer with our clients. Mary Meeker of Kleiner Perkins dismissed talk of an Internet bubble in her closely-watched annual report on Internet trends last week. The New York Times dubbed Meeker’s...
The Wall Street Journal interviews Angela Wong, a Sotheby’s real estate agent in Los Angeles. Her answers are instructive for our market. Not only do we have many Chinese buyers, but they are also often choosing among three major West...