Real Estate News & Market Trends
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How Much Do You Need for Your Down Payment?
As you set out on your home buying journey, you likely have a plan in place, and you’re working on saving for your purchase. But do you know how much you actually need for your down payment? If you think you have to put 20% down, you may have set...

How To Think Strategically as a Buyer in Today’s Market
The game of chess can provide incredible lessons to apply to all aspects of life, including the homebuying process. Chess requires you to plan and think about your strategy from the very beginning of the game. The homebuying process, like chess,...

Homebuyers: Be Ready To Act This Spring
To succeed as a buyer in today’s market, it’s important to understand which market trends will have the greatest impact on your home search. Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at realtor.com, says there are two factors every buyer should keep their...

How To Hit Your Homebuying Goals This Year
Some Highlights If you’re looking to buy a home, you may want to put these items on your to-do list to ensure you hit your goals. It’s important to start working on your credit and saving for a down payment early. When you’re ready to begin your...

Could Waiting To Sell Your House Cost You a Small Fortune?
Many homeowners in Silicon Valley who plan to sell in 2022 may think the wise thing to do is to wait for the spring buying market since historically about 40 percent of home sales occur between April and July. However, this year’s expected to be...

Avoid the Rental Trap in 2022
Are you one of the many renters thinking about where you’ll live the next time your lease is up? Before you decide whether to look for a new house or another apartment, it’s important to understand the true costs of renting in 2022. As a renter,...

Are There Homes for Sale in Portola Valley, CA?
Portola Valley is one of those areas in the Bay area that has low density which is one of its charms for many buyers. Portola Valley, population 4,600, offers a semi-rural atmosphere in close commuting distance to tech sectors and excellent...

Why Do You Need to Make a Good Offer in Redwood City?
Redwood City is in one of California’s most competitive housing markets and current inventory challenges are not making things easier. If you are looking for a Redwood City home for sale, you should consider working with a good real estate agent...

Why Are Los Altos Houses for Sale a Good Investment?
While other areas of the economy have suffered because of the pandemic, real estate has remained strong and will likely continue to be a good investment in 2022. However, the demand was not even across all forms of housing, according to Jordan...

Why Is Demand High for Atherton Houses?
You may have heard that prices for single family homes in Atherton are some of the highest in the United States, so why are so many buyers looking for Atherton houses for sale? There are many trends causing the continuing increases in housing...

Aria Vatankhah
Founder of Milad Real Estate
Real Estate Broker/Attorney at Law.
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