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Ramesh Rao Blog Credit Triggers: How to Protect Yourself from Incessant Lender Calls Have you recently applied for a mortgage, or are you planning to? If so, you might be in for an unexpected and frustrating experience. Shortly after your credit report is pulled for a loan inquiry, you could receive numerous calls from random lenders trying to win your business. This is the result of what’s known […]
Ramesh Rao Blog FOUR THINGS NOT TO DO DURING THE CLOSING PROCESS When you are closing on your home, you need to make sure that you don’t make any drastic changes that could negatively impact the sale. Here are the top four things you should NEVER do when you are trying to buy. 1)  Change jobs: What job you hold is one of the first things that […]
Ramesh Rao Blog Should I Buy My Next Home Before I List My Current One? In many areas across the country, homes are selling fast. But in the Bay Area, homes are selling within a week with multiple offers for way over the asking price.   This sounds like a great thing for anyone looking to sell a house. But it can cause quite a dilemma. Where will you go […]
Ramesh Rao Blog The North Wind Season: Home Decorating for the Holidays At the same time each year, the air outside turns brisk and cold when northern wind gusts rise. Whether you call it a big city or a small-town home, holiday decorations will be drawn across front lawns, tangled around door frames, and twisted along porch railings. But whatever the celebration, across darkening landscapes everywhere, residences […]
Ramesh Rao Blog Unlocking Savings: How Prop 13 and Prop 19 Make Downsizing Affordable for Seniors While I was talking to a client yesterday, I realized that like my client, many seniors may be unaware of the Prop 19 and its benefits.  Under Proposition 13, your property taxes are calculated based on the original purchase price of your home, with a capped annual increase of no more than 2% in assessed […]
Ramesh Rao Blog Refrigerant Phase out. Do you need to replace your AC? If you are thinking about replacing your current air conditioner or planning to install a new one, you may want to be aware of what’s happening in the refrigerant world.  The currently used refrigerant, R410-A is being EOL’ed as of January 2025.  ACs with the replacement refrigerant called A2L are already on the market.  Pay […]
Ramesh Rao Blog How Buying and Selling Homes is About to Change A major shift is coming to the Bay Area real estate market on August 17th. The way buyer agent commissions are paid is undergoing a dramatic overhaul. How does it work now? Traditionally, the seller covers the commission for both the listing agent and the buyer’s agent.For example, on a 5% commission, the listing agent typically keeps 2.5% and […]
Ramesh Rao Blog How will 2024 Housing Market Perform?   What will happen to the housing market if the interest rates come down? This is a very frequently asked question whenever I meet clients and friends. I thought I would address that question for the benefit of you. When mortgage rates trend down and the stock market itrend up as currently happening, it can […]
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Ramesh Rao Blog As interest rates climb, Silicon Valley buyers are putting a larger down payment Who has $235,183 lying around in a bank account? The average homebuyer in Silicon Valley, apparently. That’s the median down payment for a home in the San Jose metro area — and it’s on the rise. In the third quarter of 2023, the median down payment in San Jose reached nearly 25% of purchase price, […]
Ramesh Rao Blog Learn the 10 steps to being Safer from Wildfires Every action under Safer from Wildfires will qualify you for an insurance discount. By doing more, you can save more. Read the full text of the new Safer from Wildfires insurance regulation. Class-A fire rated roof – Most roofs qualify including asphalt shingles, concrete, brick, or masonry tiles, and metal shingles or sheets. Wood shake […]
Ramesh Rao Blog 2024 Hot Color Picks for a Seasonal Refresh Every year, color forecasters and paint companies bring a burst of fun to the industry when they release their color of the year. Another perk is their creative language to describe the colors and the mood they’re trying to evoke. Companies have started rolling out their 2024 color picks, and sharing the news can be […]
Ramesh Rao Blog Homebuilders Embrace Age-Friendly Design, Deliver Comfort for All Many homeowners consider making age-friendly home upgrades only after they face a challenging situation like a fall. By regularly talking with clients about aging-in-place modifications and sharing tips and trends, you can prepare them for aging at home. Such routine conversations can also position you as a trusted advisor when your clients need to make […]
Ramesh Rao Blog Make Informed Remodeling Decisions, Maximize ROI Given the changing real estate market, clients may wonder whether or not to renovate and question which projects should take priority. They also may be interested in which upgrades provide the best return on investment (ROI). A recent Fixr report, Home Remodeling Statistics and Trends of 2023, sheds light on remodeling trends, homeowners’ spending habits, and interior […]
Ramesh Rao Blog FENG SHUI PLANTS: WHERE TO PLACE PLANTS IN YOUR HOME Choosing the best feng shui plants is only part of maximizing the energy flow in your space. It’s also crucial to place the plants in the correct areas or “zones” to promote wellness, both for yourself and the plants. Here is a simple guide to the best places to put your houseplants according to feng […]
Ramesh Rao Blog HOW TO DECORATE USING CONTEMPORARY INTERIOR DESIGN While many think of “modern” interiors as cold and uncomfortable, the contemporary design style provides a more comfortable version of the modern aesthetic. Contemporary design is an excellent place to begin if you’re interested in finding inspiration for a minimalist but welcoming décor. To use this design style in your own home, here are some […]
Ramesh Rao Blog MARKETING MINUTE Buy on the Bad News and Sell on the Good News This is a perfect time to invest in real estate as a way for wealth creation.  Being a Contrarian is a perfect strategy at this time.  Although the inventory of homes in the Bay Area is low, the sellers are willing to negotiate as […]
Ramesh Rao Blog IS “WALKABILITY” THE NEW AND TRENDY LUXURY REAL ESTATE AMENITY FOR HOME BUYERS? Whether you believe it’s a resurgence of health-consciousness among homebuyers of all income levels, a return to a more “continental lifestyle” that values sidewalk cafes and leisurely strolls along grande metropolitan avenues, or a post-pandemic appreciation of fresh air and freedom from restrictions, there is no doubt that Americans today increasingly embrace neighborhood walkability as […]
Ramesh Rao Blog DON’T ASSUME THAT THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH A HOUSE THAT’S BACK ON THE MARKET If a home sale is pending and then the house goes back on the market, people often assume that the prospective buyer backed out after discovering a major problem with the property. That’s not necessarily true. If you see a house that has been relisted, don’t assume that there is something wrong with it. There […]
Ramesh Rao Blog THE BENEFITS OF HOUSEPLANTS Spending time outdoors surrounded by nature can improve your physical and mental health in a variety of ways. Bringing nature inside can also be beneficial. Here are several reasons why you might want to add some plants to your home. Plants Can Improve Indoor Air Quality Pet dander, cleaning products, and other contaminants can create […]
Ramesh Rao Blog WHAT IS A ‘SUBJECT-TO’ SALE? Ordinarily, when a homeowner sells a property, any outstanding mortgage balance gets paid off. If the buyer needs a loan to purchase the house, the buyer obtains a mortgage that has nothing to do with the seller’s loan. In a “subject-to” sale, the buyer takes over the seller’s existing mortgage and begins making payments. The […]
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