Blog
January 14, 2026
What Is Stepped-Up Basis and How Does It Reduce Taxes on an Inherited Home?
One overlooked rule can dramatically change the financial outcome of selling an inherited home
3 minute readJanuary 7, 2026
What is the Great Stay?
Why homeowners are staying in their homes for decades
2 minute readDecember 31, 2025
Bay Area Real Estate Outlook
Prices, demand, and what to expect through 2026
3 minute readDecember 24, 2025
What’s the Perfect 48-hour Family Weekend Itinerary in the East Bay?
Exactly where to go, what to do, and how to make the most of a weekend.
2 minute readDecember 19, 2025
Which Home Upgrades Have the Highest Return on Investment?
Should you update your kitchen before selling?
2 minute readDecember 12, 2025
How Can Younger Generations Buy Real Estate?
The rising age of U.S home buyers and what it means for the next generation in the East Bay
3 minute readDecember 5, 2025
Does Location Matter When Buying a House?
How the Iron Horse Trail Boosts East Bay Home Values
1 minute readNovember 28, 2025
Why Are People Moving to Contra Costa County?
What's the driving force?
2 minute readNovember 21, 2025
When is the Best Time to Sell My House?
The Myth About the "Best Time to Sell Your Home"
1 minute readNovember 14, 2025
What's Happening in the Real Estate Market Right Now?
East Bay Real Estate Market Update: Orinda to Livermore – 2025
2 minute readNovember 7, 2025
How to Increase the Value of My Home
5 Essential Steps to Prepare Your Home for Sale
1 minute readOctober 31, 2025
Do Schools Have an Impact on the Value of My Home?
How Blue Ribbon Schools Boost East Bay Home Values — From Orinda to Pleasanton
1 minute readOctober 24, 2025
How to Buy a House
Here are the essential steps to get you started on your search.
1 minute readOctober 17, 2025
Introducing Our New Weekly Blog: Real Answers for Bay Area Homeowners and Buyers
If there’s one thing we’ve learned about Bay Area real estate, it’s that things change fast — and good information can make…
2 minute read