Real Estate
Silicon Valley Real Estate During Covid-19 Shelter In Place: May 2020 Update
Over the past many weeks we have all been learning what it means to Shelter In Place. What can we do? What can’t we do? Who can do what? What day is it? With guidelines changing every day, it can be a challenge to keep up with the current status of things. Well, the…
Read MoreSilicon Valley Real Estate Services During Covid-19 Pandemic
Real Estate services are considered essential during the pandemic. We are committed to the safety of our family, friends, clients, peers and community. Properties are still selling and we know that with a little ingenuity and creativity, we can get the results that you expect! If you’re looking to buy, interest rates for jumbo loans…
Read MoreNew 2020 Services From Brian and Dan
As part of our “20/20 Vision”, we are offering some exciting new services that we feel will be great compliments to what we do now. Firstly, we are excited to introduce our Start to Finish Home Prep program designed specifically for: Sellers who own property in the Bay Area but who live out of the…
Read MoreWhat To Do With All Your Stuff and More
Congratulations! You’ve decided to sell your house and move! Now what? If you’ve lived in your home for a long time you’ve probably got a lot of stuff. Thinking about getting everything organized and cleaned up, and also preparing your home for sale can be completely overwhelming. What do we do with everything? Are some…
Read MoreWhat is a Contingency?
When a contract to purchase a home is accepted it is exciting time for both a buyer and a seller. However, the old saying “it’s not over until it’s over” sums up the true feeling of the period of time when a home is “under contract ” until the day it officially closes. A contract…
Read MoreThe Importance of Home Staging
When we represent sellers, our goal is clear. We want to sell your home in the shortest amount of time for the highest possible price. In order to accomplish this we believe the home must look, feel and show its very best. We want your house to stand out from others on the market. We…
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 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 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…
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