Sourced notes on the Valley market
October 3, 2026
Thinking About Taking a Cash Offer on Your Home? Run These Numbers First
The question I hear from sellers goes something like this: a company offered to buy my house for cash, should I take it? My answer is always the same. I cannot tell you until we se...
October 2, 2026
Get Your Credit Ready Before You Fall for a House
The question I hear from renters is usually some version of this: is my credit good enough to buy? The better question is what a lender is going to see when they open your file, be...
October 1, 2026
Owe More Than Your Home Will Sell For? Start With Two Numbers
Let me name the worry directly. A seller looks at what homes nearby are selling for, looks at the loan balance, and realizes the sale might not cover it. It feels like a trap. It i...
September 26, 2026
What a Concession Really Says About Your Sale
Let me name the fear directly, because I hear it in seller meetings all the time. If a buyer asks for a concession, the seller assumes it means something went wrong. It usually mea...