About This Post After writing this post, I came back and added this section. I did not like the overall tone of the post because I felt that it was a little negative in areas. However, I decided not to change the wording because to do so would be to give an inaccurate account of the situation. Also, please understand that the goal of this … [Read more...]
Spring 2012 Spring 2012, may finally produce some housing numbers in the positive direction for San Carlos. After more than 3 years of a receding market, San Carlos is finally poised to turn itself around, and here's why: Welcome Back Sand Hill Road For those of you that don't know, Sand Hill Road in Menlo Park is a world renowned leader … [Read more...]
Being Aware Posts like these certainly are not my favorite to write. Whenever something doesn't exactly reflect positively on what happens in my industry, it's a far more difficult post to write. However, the information is useful and may be able to save someone from major headache. Many of us in real estate are fully aware of the strikes … [Read more...]
Probate and Trust Sales: Why They Are Important To You Odds are, at some point in your life you will be involved in a probate or trust sale of real property. Whether you are a buyer looking to purchase a home, or you are an executor selling real property, you will want to understand exactly what is involved in the process. Encountering a … [Read more...]
Partnership with SCEF I am very proud to announce my partnership with the San Carlos Education Foundation. Working together, we have come up with the "2012 SCEF Package" which will result in a significant benefit to San Carlos schools. The SCEF Package The 2012 SCEF Package is available to all sellers and buyers working with my team. … [Read more...]
A Changing Landscape Times have changed in the world of San Carlos real estate. In the not-so-distant past, the publicity surrounding a home going up for sale would have been similar to a ticker-tape parade down Laurel Street. The sign being installed on the front lawn was a seller's announcement to the world that the upcoming weekend … [Read more...]
143 Ruby Avenue, San Carlos Coming Soon 143 Ruby Avenue, San Carlos, $799,000 A wonderful opportunity to own one of the very first homes built in the White Oaks area. Because this home was built ten years prior to the San Carlos building boom of 1946, this home offers a truly unique floor plan. The split level floor plan features two … [Read more...]
All Advertising Starts with a Target Audience You've decided to list your home. You and your realtor have decided on an amount to be dedicated toward advertising your home. You are then be faced with hundreds of advertising options. Newspapers, magazines, mailers and a host of online sites will all be anxious to get their hands on some of … [Read more...]
Join The Bob Bredel Team and the San Carlos Blog Since 2008, we have completed a total of 74 successful San Carlos residential real estate transactions for buyers and sellers. We are expecting even bigger things for 2012. With this in mind, we are expanding.....and hiring! We are looking for full time team members who are dedicated to (1) … [Read more...]
The 2011 San Carlos Real Estate Trend Report There are many things you could say about the residential real estate market in San Carlos for 2011. In a nutshell, prices are down slightly, but sales are up. Our 2011 San Carlos Real Estate Trend Report has been drafted entirely by me and my staff. It represents the most comprehensive … [Read more...]
