How to assess the quality of a newly constructed home In 2017, there were 137 million housing units in the US (Source: Statista) and the vast majority of these homes are old, quite old - according to the Realtor Magazine, with the…
According to Prudential Financial, planning for retirement should be focused around 4 key pillars: Individual savings, 401(k) plans, Social Security and Lifestyle choices made in our sunset years (you can read the detailed document here). In markets like the SF Bay…
The last few days have seen a tumultuous decline in mortgage interest rates. On March 19-20, 2019 at the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, the Fed indicated that there would be no more rate hikes for the remaining…
The one question I constantly get from all my friends, family and prospective real estate customers is whether it is still a good time to buy a home in San Jose, or if they should wait for a downturn. With…
According to a recent analysis by McKinsey & Co., if the 9 county San Francisco Bay Area were an independent country, it would be the 19th largest economy in the world, with a GDP of almost $750 Billion. Just for reference,…
Here is a snapshot of what the market looks like for Single Family Homes in Willow Glen (Zip 95125), through Feb 2019. If you have questions or would like additional detailed statistics, please contact me at sheila@rwcastlerock.com.
After 70 cubic yards of concrete have set, it's now starting to look like a house footprint.
Look at the number of hold-downs!! The inspectors were impressed! We had a successful follow-up inspection, got another lucky break in the weather for one day and poured concrete!!
For the third re-schedule of this city inspection today, the forecast once again held a looming rainstorm! We still weren't sure if the inspection would take place. Somehow, the rains ceased for a couple of hours and the inspection happened…
The rains have been relentless this season! These 100' tarps have been a lifesaver to keep the rains from soaking the ground. Still, every morning the water needs to be pumped out to access on the footing framework! A lot…