Archive for 2007

Raymond Stoklosa

Why Didn’t My House Sell?

Selling a home is complex, but it’s not mysterious. To be blunt about it, there are three reasons why a home sells or does not. Houses sell when they are: Priced Right Staged Right Readily Accessible Houses don’t sell when they are: Over Priced Inaccessible Factual Data Inaccuracies Price is the single most important factor. [...]

Raymond Stoklosa

How Much Can I Afford to Spend on a House?

Recently, I get this question more and more from home buyers who are concerned about the recent subprime mortgage crisis. Understanding the mortgage process is important to understanding what you can afford. Here is a basic description of some common terms to remember… Before you start house hunting, you need to determine how much house [...]

Raymond Stoklosa

Welcome!

Recently, there has been an interesting shift in the housing market on the Peninsula. Sellers have lost the choke hold they had on the market and a balance is being restored. Still, San Mateo County and the Bay Area in general is a complex housing market. While it’s important to be a cautious participant in [...]