Posts Tagged ‘live in san mateo county’

Raymond Stoklosa

Where to Watch Fireworks in San Mateo County

Two San Mateo County cities have fireworks this Friday, July 4th: Foster City Redwood City Foster City Foster City’s Fourth of July Celebration is at Leo J. Ryan Park. The festivities begin at 8am and fireworks begin at 9:30pm on Friday, July 4th. Leo J. Ryan Park is located at 650 Shell Blvd. and free [...]

Raymond Stoklosa

State of the San Mateo Housing Market

As May comes to a close, let’s take a look at the current state of the San Mateo County, California, real estate market. While the media continues to depict the Mid-Peninsula (and rest of the U.S.) as a faltering market, the stats show a different story. San Mateo County saw 493 single family homes placed [...]

Raymond Stoklosa

NEWS FLASH: Tonight’s Bay Meadows Vote

There’s a big vote going on tonight at the San Mateo City Council. It’s time to approve the subdivision map and architecture for the first installment of the Bay Meadows development project. You can read more about the Bay Meadows vote here. Highlights of the plan include finally tearing down the racetrack to make room [...]

Raymond Stoklosa

How Do I Know If It’s Time to Buy in San Mateo County?

Deciding when to buy a new home is often as difficult as deciding when to sell. Here are some telltale signs that it’s time (or not time) to buy a new home. Signs that it’s time to buy now: Your present housing situation is unsuitable- your household has outgrown your home, you want better schools [...]

Raymond Stoklosa

How To Sell Your Home in a Buyer’s Market

Selling your home in a buyer’s market is difficult, but there are things you can do to improve your experience. Consider these tips: Learn about YOUR marketplace. Housing demand will vary by price range, neighborhood, and school district. Look at what is being sold and at what price. Be realistic in determining how recent sales [...]