Deirdre Sauvage
Ca. DRE # 00847381
dsauvage@apr.com
Your San Francisco Mid-Peninsula Realtor
The purpose of this blog is to take an up close and more detailed look at the market trends and communities that make up the Mid Peninsula real estate market. Silicon Valley is more than just a place--it is home to millions of people.
Having lived on the Peninsula since 1988 , I have made it a practice to look at both overall data and what I call "micro-market" data. For example, White Oaks is a "micro-market" within San Carlos that is characterized by charming older homes, tree lined streets and a strong community identification. In many ways it is very similar to both the Allied Arts and Willows area of Menlo Park. It is important to understand the similarities and price points within the various markets so that buyers and sellers ultimately make informed decisions . Community knowledge is key to both pricing homes for sale and assisting buyers in their search.
For many sellers, the most challenging aspect of selling a home is deciding what to do with unwanted items. Pre-sale preparation and moving typically involve cleaning closets and donating or selling items that are no longer wanted. There are many donation options available on the San Francisco Peninsula including:Goodwill, The Salvation Army, Career Closet, and The Costume Bank in Los Altos Ca. to name but a few.
For those pet lovers out there: many local pet rescue groups accept donations . One example is the Peninsula Humane Society’s Pick Of The Litter thrift store located in Burlingame.
For more valuable items, sellers may want to consider Consignment Shops or full service Estate Sale companies. Typically these shops and services charge a percentage of the gross proceeds.
There are numerous organizations and services available to help with both donations and the sale of items that are no longer wanted. Many sellers like to focus on charitable organizations they have supported through the years for their donations. Often the best way to get started is with a simple list . It is important to check for references before placing items for sale or donation!
For those senior sellers needing more assistance there are professional move consultants who can manage the entire process.
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Today’s blog takes a look at Months Supply of Inventory Data based upon March 2013 Trendgraphix Data for single family homes. This data indicates that the San Francisco Peninsula real estate market continues to show strong activity with multiple offers continuing to be the norm for most cities located in Silicon Valley . Moreover, many cities on the San Francisco Peninsula ended March 2013 with less than one months worth of inventory per the Trendgraphix data.
Palo Alto: .7 months (based upon closed sales for March 2013)
.4 months (based upon pended sales for March 2013) Read more
Today’s blog takes a look at Months Supply of Inventory Data based upon Feb 2013 Trendgraphix Data for single family homes. This data indicates that the San Francisco Peninsula real estate market continues to show strong activity with multiple offers continuing to be the norm for many cities located in Silicon Valley .
Palo Alto: 1.9 months (based upon closed sales for Feb 2013)
1 months (based upon pended sales for Feb 2013) Read more
Today’s blog takes a look at Months Supply of Inventory Data based upon Dec 2012 Trendgraphix Data for single family homes. This data indicates that the San Francisco Peninsula real estate market continues to show strong activity with multiple offers continuing to be the norm for many cities located in Silicon Valley .
Palo Alto: .3 months (based upon closed sales for Dec 2012)
.5 months (based upon pended sales for Dec 2012) Read more