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How Appealing Your Property Taxes Can Save You Money as a New Homeowner
According to CNBC, many new homeowners may be paying more in property taxes than necessary due to overassessed property values. As a team...
Andrew Benson
May 25, 20252 min read


2025 Housing Market Outlook: What Our Team Sees Ahead
According to Keeping Current Matters, the second half of 2025 is shaping up to be an encouraging time for both buyers and sellers. As a...
Andrew Benson
May 18, 20253 min read


San Mateo County Real Estate Market Update | May 2025
Source: compass.com Statistics are generalities, essentially summaries of widely disparate data generated by dozens, hundreds or...
Andrew Benson
May 12, 20252 min read


Should You Buy a New Home Before Selling Your Current One? Here's What We Recommend
According to U.S. News, if you're preparing to move, one of the biggest questions you may face is: Should you buy a new home before...
Andrew Benson
May 5, 20253 min read


Your Home May Be Worth More Than You Think — Here's Why That Matters
According to Keeping Current Matters, regularly monitoring the value of your home is an important but often overlooked aspect of personal...
Andrew Benson
Apr 28, 20252 min read


Mortgage Rate Trends in 2025: What Buyers Should Know
According to Forbes, after a few years of uncertainty, it's encouraging to see mortgage rates settling into a more predictable range. In...
Andrew Benson
Apr 18, 20253 min read


San Mateo County Real Estate Market Update | April 2025
Source: compass.com Statistics are generalities, essentially summaries of widely disparate data generated by dozens, hundreds or...
Andrew Benson
Apr 13, 20252 min read


Paused Your Home Search? Here’s Why 2025 Is the Time to Jump Back In
According to Keeping Current Matters, if you hit pause on your moving plans last year, you weren't alone. The real estate market in 2024...
Andrew Benson
Apr 6, 20254 min read


National Real Estate Insights – March 2025
The monthly median house sales price began its usual rebound from the mid-winter low and also increased year over year. It will typically...
Andrew Benson
Mar 30, 20253 min read


Compass One: Your Ultimate Real Estate Dashboard
Compass One empowers you with the full capabilities of the Compass platform, making your real estate journey seamless while providing...
Andrew Benson
Mar 23, 20251 min read


How Different Home Views Shape Your Well-Being and Property Value
According to U.S.News , when searching for a home, buyers often focus on location, layout, and amenities—but the view from the windows...
Andrew Benson
Mar 16, 20253 min read


San Mateo County Real Estate Market Update | March 2025
Source: compass.com
Andrew Benson
Mar 10, 20251 min read


Mortgage Rates Hit Two-Month Low, Creating Opportunities for Buyers
According to CNBC, mortgage rates have dipped to their lowest levels since mid-December, offering a great opportunity for homebuyers and...
Andrew Benson
Mar 3, 20252 min read


Smart Strategies for Buying a Home Despite Higher Mortgage Rates
According to keepingcurrentmatters.com, many buyers are waiting for mortgage rates to drop before purchasing a home. While experts...
Andrew Benson
Feb 24, 20251 min read


2024 New Home Sales Surge: What Does This Mean for 2025 Prices?
According to fortune.com, 2024 has seen the highest new home sales in three years, with 683,000 homes sold. This increase comes despite...
Andrew Benson
Feb 17, 20251 min read


Andrew Benson
Feb 10, 20250 min read


National Real Estate Insights – January 2025
After significantly declining in the 2nd and 3rd quarters of 2024, the average mortgage interest rate bounced back up in the last 4...
Andrew Benson
Feb 4, 20253 min read


Sell Your Home Quickly with These 10 Winning Strategies
According to U.S. News, selling your home doesn’t have to be stressful or time-consuming. With a few smart tactics, you can attract...
Andrew Benson
Jan 27, 20252 min read


The Smartest Move for Your Family: Why Multi-Generational Homes Are on the Rise
According to Keeping Current Matters, your next move could bring your family closer, save money, and open the door to a better lifestyle....
Andrew Benson
Jan 21, 20252 min read


Hidden Wealth: Discover the Power of Your Home Equity
According to Keeping Current Matters, homeownership offers more than just a place to live—it’s a powerful way to build financial...
Andrew Benson
Jan 13, 20252 min read
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