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Raymond Stoklosa

How Markets are Affected by Foreclosures

The Tale of Two Markets The local real estate market – any market area – is really the story of two categories of homes.  The first is the traditional, conventional market of homes for sale, and the second is the distress marketplace of homes owned by people in the midst of a financial crisis.  Foreclosure [...]

Rebecca Williamson

20 Most Expensive San Mateo Homes Sold in 2009

Fewer Luxury San Mateo Homes Sold in 2009 The luxury San Mateo real estate market saw a significant drop off in the number of homes sold over $2,000,000 in 2009. Compared to 2008′s 367 homes sold, 2007′s 473 homes sold, 2006′s 453 homes sold and 2005′s 499 homes sold, 2009′s 251 homes sold for more [...]

Raymond Stoklosa

8 Critical Factors Affecting the Real Estate Market in 2010 Part II

Yesterday, we showed you the first 4 of our 8 critical factors affecting the San Mateo real estate market in 2010. Today, we’re going to give you the rest. The Final 4 Climbing Interest Rates Stricter FHA and Fannie Mae Underwriting Rules Rising Foreclosure Levels Loan Modifications Fail Climbing Interest Rates The cycle aberration of [...]

Raymond Stoklosa

8 Critical Factors Affecting the Real Estate Market in 2010 Part I

The 2010 San Mateo County Housing Market will present challenges and opportunities as never before to home buyers, home sellers and real estate investors.  Here’s how we see the 2010 San Mateo County real estate market. The First 4 Today, we’ll give you the first four of our 8 critical factors affecting the San Mateo [...]

Raymond Stoklosa

20 Questions to Ask Before Buying a San Mateo Condo

Buying a condominium in San Mateo involves asking lots of questions…and getting the answers. Who is Best Suited for San Mateo Condo Living? Buying a condominium is a great way for young families to get into the San Mateo real estate market. It’s also a good option for empty nesters or anyone wanting to downsize [...]