![The Bay Area Retirement Dilemma There’s a lot to love about the Bay Area and Silicon Valley. The innovation, the culture, the sheer beauty – it’s a hard place to imagine leaving. But as retirement looms, a different kind of reality sets in, one often measured in dollars and cents. The Bay Area dream, with […]
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The Best Towns in America for Bay Area Retirees According to Forbes Magazine
The Bay Area Retirement Dilemma There’s a lot to love about the Bay Area and Silicon Valley. The innovation, the culture, the sheer beauty – it’s a hard place to imagine leaving. But as retirement looms, a different kind of reality sets in, one often measured in dollars and cents. The Bay Area dream, with […] The post The Best Towns in America for Bay Area Retirees According to Forbes Magazine appeared first on Seb Frey, Silicon Valley + Bay Area REALTOR.
![The scent of freshly baked cookies wafts through the air, sunlight streams through meticulously cleaned windows, and a carefully curated playlist hums softly in the background. This is the picture many sellers in Silicon Valley envision when they think of holding an open house. As someone who’s spent over two decades navigating the frenetic real […]
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What Sellers Need to Know about Open Houses in Silicon Valley
The scent of freshly baked cookies wafts through the air, sunlight streams through meticulously cleaned windows, and a carefully curated playlist hums softly in the background. This is the picture many sellers in Silicon Valley envision when they think of holding an open house. As someone who’s spent over two decades navigating the frenetic real […] The post What Sellers Need to Know about Open Houses in Silicon Valley appeared first on Seb Frey, Silicon Valley + Bay Area REALTOR.
![As a homeowner in Silicon Valley and the greater Bay Area, you may have heard that your home is worth what someone is willing to pay for it. That’s true—but what most sellers don’t realize is that in today’s market, especially one that’s stable or trending downward, buyers aren’t looking at past sales. They’re looking […]
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A Better Way to Price your Home in a Shifting Market: Why Competition-Based Pricing Works
As a homeowner in Silicon Valley and the greater Bay Area, you may have heard that your home is worth what someone is willing to pay for it. That’s true—but what most sellers don’t realize is that in today’s market, especially one that’s stable or trending downward, buyers aren’t looking at past sales. They’re looking […] The post A Better Way to Price your Home in a Shifting Market: Why Competition-Based Pricing Works appeared first on Seb Frey, Silicon Valley + Bay Area REALTOR.
Location Decay Explains Why Some Bay Area Homes Fail to Sell for the Expected Price
When I talk to homeowners in Silicon Valley or anywhere in the Bay Area about what drives home value, the first thing I emphasize is location. We’ve all heard that tired mantra: “location, location, location.” But what does that actually mean in today’s real estate market? And more importantly, is there a way to quantify […] The post Location Decay Explains Why Some Bay Area Homes Fail to Sell for the Expected Price appeared first on Seb Frey, Silicon Valley + Bay Area REALTOR.
Location Decay Explains Why Some Bay Area Homes Fail to Sell for the Expected Price
When I talk to homeowners in Silicon Valley or anywhere in the Bay Area about what drives home value, the first thing I emphasize is location. We’ve all heard that tired mantra: “location, location, location.” But what does that actually mean in today’s real estate market? And more importantly, is there a way to quantify […] The post Location Decay Explains Why Some Bay Area Homes Fail to Sell for the Expected Price appeared first on Seb Frey, Silicon Valley + Bay Area REALTOR.
Location Decay Explains Why Some Bay Area Homes Fail to Sell for the Expected Price
When I talk to homeowners in Silicon Valley or anywhere in the Bay Area about what drives home value, the first thing I emphasize is location. We’ve all heard that tired mantra: “location, location, location.” But what does that actually mean in today’s real estate market? And more importantly, is there a way to quantify […] The post Location Decay Explains Why Some Bay Area Homes Fail to Sell for the Expected Price appeared first on Seb Frey, Silicon Valley + Bay Area REALTOR.
![As a REALTOR® in Silicon Valley, I spend a lot of time talking about homes, market conditions, and how to grow wealth through real estate. But sometimes, wealth building isn’t just about what you buy—it’s also about how you protect what you already have. That’s why I brought in Sue Christensen, Marketing Director with Global […]
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Making Better Use of your 401K in Retirement
As a REALTOR® in Silicon Valley, I spend a lot of time talking about homes, market conditions, and how to grow wealth through real estate. But sometimes, wealth building isn’t just about what you buy—it’s also about how you protect what you already have. That’s why I brought in Sue Christensen, Marketing Director with Global […] The post Making Better Use of your 401K in Retirement appeared first on Seb Frey, Silicon Valley + Bay Area REALTOR.
What Stagflation Could Mean for the Bay Area Real Estate Market
Hey, have you heard the word? It’s one we haven’t talked about in a long time—stagflation. And yes, it’s back in the news. Now, as someone who’s been around the Bay Area for decades (I’m 54, so I remember the 1970s and early ’80s), the word “stagflation” brings back memories—and not especially joyful ones. But […] The post What Stagflation Could Mean for the Bay Area Real Estate Market appeared first on Seb Frey, Silicon Valley + Bay Area REALTOR.
How to Avoid Capital Gains Tax on the Sale of Your Primary Residence — Even If You’ve Maxed Out t...
If you’ve lived in (and owned) your home for 20 or 30 years here in the Bay Area, you might be sitting on a huge amount of equity. That’s great — until you go to sell and realize the capital gains tax could take a serious bite out of your nest egg. If you’re married […] The post How to Avoid Capital Gains Tax on the Sale of Your Primary Residence — Even If You’ve Maxed Out the $500K Exemption appeared first on Seb Frey, Silicon Valley + Bay Area REALTOR.
What Stagflation Could Mean for the Bay Area Real Estate Market
Hey, have you heard the word? It’s one we haven’t talked about in a long time—stagflation. And yes, it’s back in the news. Now, as someone who’s been around the Bay Area for decades (I’m 54, so I remember the 1970s and early ’80s), the word “stagflation” brings back memories—and not especially joyful ones. But […] The post What Stagflation Could Mean for the Bay Area Real Estate Market appeared first on Seb Frey, Silicon Valley + Bay Area REALTOR.
What Stagflation Could Mean for the Bay Area Real Estate Market
Hey, have you heard the word? It’s one we haven’t talked about in a long time—stagflation. And yes, it’s back in the news. Now, as someone who’s been around the Bay Area for decades (I’m 54, so I remember the 1970s and early ’80s), the word “stagflation” brings back memories—and not especially joyful ones. But […] The post What Stagflation Could Mean for the Bay Area Real Estate Market appeared first on Seb Frey, Silicon Valley + Bay Area REALTOR.
What Stagflation Could Mean for the Bay Area Real Estate Market
Hey, have you heard the word? It’s one we haven’t talked about in a long time—stagflation. And yes, it’s back in the news. Now, as someone who’s been around the Bay Area for decades (I’m 54, so I remember the 1970s and early ’80s), the word “stagflation” brings back memories—and not especially joyful ones. But […] The post What Stagflation Could Mean for the Bay Area Real Estate Market appeared first on Seb Frey, Silicon Valley + Bay Area REALTOR.
Why the Happy Valley School District Matters for Santa Cruz Home Buyers
If you’ve spent any time researching schools in Santa Cruz County, chances are you’ve heard about the Happy Valley School District. Despite being one of the smallest districts in the state, it consistently pops up in conversations about the best schools in California. In fact, it’s often one of the top reasons buyers fall in […] The post Why the Happy Valley School District Matters for Santa Cruz Home Buyers appeared first on Seb Frey, Silicon Valley + Bay Area REALTOR.
Using Multiple Counter Offers as a Seller in Silicon Valley Real Estate
If you’re selling a home in Silicon Valley, you may already know this is one of the most competitive real estate markets in the country. Homes here don’t just sell — they often sell quickly and with multiple offers. And when that happens, it puts you in a very powerful position. But navigating multiple offers […] The post Using Multiple Counter Offers as a Seller in Silicon Valley Real Estate appeared first on Seb Frey, Silicon Valley + Bay Area REALTOR.
Relocating from the Bay Area to North Carolina’s Research Triangle: What You Need to Know
If you’re considering relocating from the Bay Area, one of the top destinations gaining popularity is North Carolina’s Research Triangle. Known for its balance of opportunity, affordability, and quality of life, the Triangle region—comprised of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill—is attracting a steady stream of Californians looking for a fresh start without sacrificing professional opportunities […] The post Relocating from the Bay Area to North Carolina’s Research Triangle: What You Need...