Austin Cheng - Sequoia Real Estate

18/09/2026

Room to cook. Space to unleash your inner chef. This Santa Clara kitchen deserves a closer look.

A generous waterfall island, sleek cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances anchor an open kitchen and living area made for everyday cooking and gathering. From breakfast at the counter to dinner with friends, it’s easy to picture life here.

Offering 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, and approximately 2,557 sqft, the home also features a first-floor ensuite bedroom, an upper-level loft, a private rooftop deck, and an attached two-car garage.

Come explore the kitchen and the rest of the home at this weekend’s open house.

Address: 3519 Toomey Place, Santa Clara, CA 95051
Date: Saturday 9/19 & Sunday 9/20
Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Asking: $2,199,000, improved from $2,350,000

Message me for the disclosure package or to schedule a private showing.

Listed by Alan Hoang, DRE # 01870816
Alan Hoang Sequoia Real Estate

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Austin Cheng Austin Cheng | Sequoia Real Estate
DRE # 02050279
T/ 510.767.0128
E/ [email protected]
W/ Austin-Cheng.com

17/09/2026

Fed Rate Hike! What Now?

Before you rush to buy—or put your plans on hold—start with a more personal question: What monthly housing payment actually feels comfortable?

I put together a longer, reader-friendly guide explaining why the Fed acted, what this means for Bay Area buyers and sellers, and practical options to discuss with your lender.

It includes examples of 2-1 and 3-2-1 temporary buydowns and how a seller-funded incentive compares with a price reduction. A lower introductory payment should give you breathing room—not leave you depending on a refinance later.

Control what you can control. Understand the full payment, protect your reserves, and build a plan that fits your life.

Read it here:
https://austin-cheng.com/blog/fed-rate-hike-what-now?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fed_hike_20260917

Austin Cheng | Sequoia Real Estate | CA DRE #02050279

What the September Fed hike means for Bay Area buyers and sellers—and how to plan a comfortable payment, including temporary buydowns.

16/09/2026

What would you want left in your budget after the house payment each month?

That's a useful place to start if you're thinking about buying your first home in Fremont. Include taxes, insurance, possible HOA dues, and room for maintenance. Also think about the cash you'd want available after closing and moving.

My buyer-budget guide walks through that planning exercise:
https://austin-cheng.com/blog/fremont-first-time-buyer-monthly-budget?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=blog_promotion&utm_content=fremont-first-time-buyer-monthly-budget

You don't need to have every number figured out before we talk. If you're early in the search, send me your rough timing and the monthly range you're comfortable with. We can organize the next questions, including what to review with your licensed lender.

Austin Cheng | Sequoia Real Estate | CA DRE #02050279

Build a Fremont homebuying budget around payment, taxes, insurance, HOA costs and reserves—not only the maximum mortgage approval.

12/09/2026

Found a Daly City condo you can picture yourself living in? Take a little time with the building's paperwork, too.

I'd want to understand upcoming repairs, how the HOA is funding them, the insurance coverage, and whether any assessments are being discussed. Parking and storage are also worth checking in the documents.

I put those questions into a guide you can use while comparing condos:
https://austin-cheng.com/blog/daly-city-condo-buyer-due-diligence?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=blog_promotion&utm_content=daly-city-condo-buyer-due-diligence

It's a lot to sort through, especially on your first purchase. If you're looking at a particular unit, message me. I can help you organize the property questions and coordinate the financing questions with your licensed lender.

Austin Cheng | Sequoia Real Estate | CA DRE #02050279

Buying a Daly City condo? Review HOA finances, reserves, insurance, parking, disclosures, lender eligibility, permits, and upcoming assessments.

10/09/2026

A $151,000 price improvement brings this modern Santa Clara home to $2,199,000—with a private rooftop deck and flexible living space worth seeing in person.

Offering 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, and approximately 2,557 sqft, the home features an open kitchen and living area, a first-floor ensuite bedroom, and an upper-level loft with room to work, relax, or host guests. A private rooftop deck extends the living space outdoors, while an attached two-car garage adds everyday convenience.

Come explore the layout and rooftop retreat at this weekend’s open house.

Address: 3519 Toomey Place, Santa Clara, CA 95051
Date: Saturday 9/12 & Sunday 9/13
Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Asking: $2,199,000 — improved from $2,350,000

Message me for the disclosure package or to schedule a private showing.

Listed by Alan Hoang, DRE # 01870816 Alan Hoang Sequoia Real Estate

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Austin Cheng Austin Cheng | Sequoia Real Estate
DRE # 02050279
T/ 510.767.0128
E/ [email protected]
W/ Austin-Cheng.com

09/09/2026

Have a few Fremont open houses saved for the weekend?

Before you go, it helps to know your comfortable monthly budget, the cash you want to keep after closing, and your moving timeline. That gives you something practical to measure each home against.

I wrote a guide that walks through the buying process, from getting ready to reviewing the property and reaching closing. It covers the questions that are easy to miss while you're looking at rooms and imagining where the furniture will go.

Read it here:
https://austin-cheng.com/blog/buying-a-home-in-fremont-a-step-by-step-guide?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=blog_promotion&utm_content=buying-a-home-in-fremont-a-step-by-step-guide

If you're unsure what to do first, send me a message with where you are in the process. I'll help you sort out the next step.

Austin Cheng | Sequoia Real Estate | CA DRE #02050279

A practical guide to buying a Fremont home, from planning and preapproval through disclosures, inspections, escrow and closing.

06/09/2026

Thinking about moving, but not sure whether to sell your current home first or buy the next one first?

This decision can affect your cash, monthly carrying costs, offer strength, and even whether you need to move twice. I wrote a practical guide for Fremont-area homeowners that walks through six possible approaches, including selling first, buying first, using home equity, bridge financing, a sale contingency, and a rent-back.

The most important step is to compare the numbers and backup plan before you find a home you love.

Read the guide:
https://austin-cheng.com/blog/can-you-buy-your-next-fremont-area-home-before-selling-your-current-one?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=blog_promotion&utm_content=can-you-buy-your-next-fremont-area-home-before-selling-your-current-one

If you are weighing a move in Fremont, Newark, Union City, or Milpitas, feel free to message me. I can help you map out the real estate timing and the questions to take to your lender.

Explore six ways Fremont-area homeowners can buy their next home before selling, including HELOCs, bridge financing, contingencies, and rent-backs.

30/08/2026

Does any of these catch your eyes? DM me for showings.

28/08/2026

A Central Richmond single-family home offered under $1M—and it comes with more space and flexibility than you might expect.

Behind its classic Marina-style façade, 548 22nd Ave offers 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, beautiful original details, refinished hardwood floors, and a sunroom overlooking the backyard. Downstairs, a bonus room with a full bathroom creates flexible space for work, guests, or hobbies. Add a large backyard, garage, driveway, and Golden Gate Park just two blocks away—and this home deserves a closer look.

Address: 548 22nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
Date: Saturday 8/29 & Sunday 8/30
Time: 2:00PM to 4:00PM
Asking: $990,000

Message me for the disclosure package or to schedule a private showing.

Listed by Sonny Chan, DRE # 01908378 Sonny Chan, Realtor Sequoia Real Estate

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Austin Cheng Austin Cheng | Sequoia Real Estate
DRE # 02050279
T/ 510.767.0128
E/ [email protected]
W/ Austin-Cheng.com