There's a piece of investing wisdom that's been making the rounds lately, and it's one I think about a lot when I talk with buyers in Fremont. Real estate builds wealth, but only for the people who can hang on through the ups and
I keep an eye on what the big institutional money is doing in real estate, not because it changes my advice to any one buyer or seller, but because it tells us something about how sophisticated, long-term investors are reading the market. So when I saw that Berkshire Hathaway
I read something recently that stuck with me. Charles Schwab's research team published a piece called "America's New Debt Reality," and buried in the middle of it is a simple equation that economists use to figure out whether a borrower, in this case the
If you already own a home in Contra Costa, Alameda, or Santa Clara County, you have probably wondered whether it makes sense to buy a second property and put it to work as an investment. I get this question often, usually from homeowners who have built up meaningful equity and
Fremont doesn't get talked about the way San Francisco or even Walnut Creek does, and I think that's part of its charm. It's a city built from five old townships that grew together, so instead of one downtown personality, you get several distinct ones
If you've spent any time near the Salesforce East building on Mission Street, you may have noticed a restaurant that feels a little different from the typical downtown lunch spot. Trailblazer Tavern brings a genuine taste of Hawaii to San Francisco, and the story behind it starts with
If you've ever had a margarita made with just tequila, lime, and agave nectar instead of the usual triple sec, you've had Julio Bermejo to thank. I've always found his story fascinating, not just because he changed how the whole world drinks margaritas, but
Summer always feels endless until it isn't. One week you're still deciding which pool to hit on a Saturday, and the next you're staring down a school supply list and a closet full of clothes that no longer fit. If your family is anywhere
Redfin just released its July numbers, and nationally, the headline is a big one. The number of homebuyers in the market fell to its lowest level on record, an estimated 966,752 nationwide, down 2.5% from June. Meanwhile sellers outnumbered buyers by 51.3%, just shy of December'
If you're a longtime Fremont homeowner who has been thinking about cashing out and starting fresh somewhere more affordable, a recent Travel + Leisure roundup is worth your attention. The piece polled real estate experts on which U.S. cities still have room to grow before they catch up
If you've felt like credit card debt is harder to shake off lately, you're not imagining it. Americans are now carrying roughly $1.26 trillion in credit card balances, and delinquencies have climbed to their highest level in 15 years. A big part of the problem
There was a season when a bigger home made all the sense in the world. More bedrooms for a growing family, a yard for the kids and the dog, space for every stage of life happening under one roof. Those years were full, and every square foot had a purpose.