Posts by Brian & Dan
Brian and Dan’s Top 10 Favorite Romantic Comedies
Romantic comedies might not be our favorite genre of film, but nevertheless, with Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, we were able to compile a list of our top ten favorite romanic comedy movies. After we began naming off a few of our favorites, we started taking this list pretty seriously! And so we present to you……
Read More[VIDEO] See Silicon Valley Homes Sold by Brian and Dan in 2018
As we move forward into 2019, we wanted to take a moment and thank our amazing clients, co-workers, vendors, friends, and family for making 2018 a fantastic year! To call 2018 a year of “Real Estate For Real Life” would be an understatement. We worked with clients buying their first homes in the Bay Area,…
Read MoreLos Gatos is Home to 10 Neighborhood Parks – See Them All With Brian and Dan!
One of the great things about living in Los Gatos (and in California) is that we have great weather all year long, which allows us to get outside and enjoy the fresh air! Whether you are walking with a friend, biking, pushing a stroller, or looking for a place to play ball or frisbee golf,…
Read MoreNotification of Supplemental Assessment: How Property Tax Works When You Purchase a House
When you purchase a house, property tax can be confusing and frustrating, especially if you don’t understand why you appear to be paying property tax over and over again. You will likely pay property tax at close of escrow, and then again through something called “Notice of Supplemental Tax”, and then again when taxes…
Read MoreReal Estate for Real Life – Beyond Simply Selling a House
Brian Bernasconi and Dan Rubnitz know that real estate knowledge and experience are important factors when choosing an agent to represent you in the purchase and sale of your home. However, the ability to understand the motivation and reason why a you are selling or purchasing a home is key to creating a successful sale for…
Read MoreHappy Halloween from Brian and Dan!
Halloween is almost here! We’ve been seeing a ton of amazing decorations popping up all around town, ranging from super creepy to super adorable. Tait Avenue in Los Gatos is one of the most popular streets in town for trick-or-treating on All Hallow’s Eve. The street is center stage for a Halloween multiple-block party that…
Read MoreSunset’s 2018 Idea House in Los Gatos
Every year Sunset Magazine collaborates with local builders and suppliers to show off the latest trends in architectural design, interior decorating and home technology. It is not the first time Sunset Magazine has chosen Los Gatos, CA to build one of their iconic homes, and this year they’ve done it again. They’ve also chosen to…
Read MoreThe Future of the Silicon Valley Real Estate Market: Part 2
Previously, in part one of this blog series, we shared with you our thoughts on the history and growth of Silicon Valley. This week we discuss the changes we predict will impact the real estate market over the next decade. What change(s) do you think is going to impact the Silicon Valley real estate market…
Read MoreBrian and Dan Visit “Sis Boom Bah: The Life and Times of Los Gatos High”
We decided to take a short break from selling real estate to go down and represent the Class of ‘83 and the Class of ‘86 at the Sis Boom Bah: The Life and Times of Los Gatos High School exhibit recently opened at the New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU). It was a great stroll down…
Read MoreThe Future of the Silicon Valley Real Estate Market: Part 1
We are frequently asked where we think the real estate market is headed? Boy, we wish we knew! We have put together a two-part blog series that will discuss our thoughts on the history and growth of Silicon Valley. In this week’s post, we will share what we see as hurdles to balanced population growth.…
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