Vong Group

11/24/2025

Join us and plan your 2026 Business Plan!

07/07/2024

Huntington Beach Sunset 😊

04/28/2024

Congratulations to my Baby! Her team won GOLD!! She took home the 2024 Most Improved Player of the Year! Wow! I guess all the father and daughter dual payoff 🤣

04/22/2024

Happy Monday!

03/28/2024

New Home Value page!

This new site can tell you what your home is worth INSTANTLY!

07/01/2023

*** Open House Alert ***
Friday Twilight Wine & Cheese Open House 5:00PM - 7:30PM
Saturday & Sunday 11AM - 4PM

Come by for a tour and say hi 👋

5754 Croydon Ave.
San Jose CA 95118

05/25/2022

Getting an offer in 2022? Not too hard.⁣
By-passing obstacles that could derail said offer? A smidge harder. Sellers these days need to watch out for obstacles like:⁣
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Buyer financing falling through…on closing day.⁣
Appraisal discrepancies.⁣
Stalled home inspection negotiations.⁣
Title issues.⁣
Unmet contingencies.⁣
Last-minute buyer remorse.⁣
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Hurdle these hiccups with room to spare by disclosing problems with your home upfront and carefully assessing a buyer’s ability to afford your home financially. Your best bet is to link arms with a qualified agent who can guide you in each step. In the meantime, take these tips to heart:⁣
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Don’t let emotions cloud your decision-making when the offer(s) comes rolling in. Instead, take your time to evaluate the pros and cons of every offer on the table.⁣
If the buyer is paying cash, request validation that they have sufficient funds. If your buyer is financing, ask to see a pre-approval letter. Even better, ask the buyer’s permission to let your agent speak with the lender about the approval.⁣
Once you accept an offer, ask your agent to create a timeline listing the important transaction dates. Share it with your buyers to ensure they agree. Have your agent regularly touch base to keep things on track and prevent surprises close to closing.⁣
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Have you been on the selling side of a deal that’s fallen through? What advice do you have for sellers? Drop it in the comments below!

05/23/2022

Who doesn’t want to own a weekend getaway spot with the freedom to rent it out when they’re not there? The real question is: Are short-term rentals a profitable strategy? ⁣
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The short answer is yes! If you can swing it financially and weather the constant flow of laid-back vacationers in and out of your property, short-term rentals can be very profitable. Before signing on the dotted line you'll want to consult an agent who knows the market and can advise on things like location, property maintenance, and upfront costs. ⁣
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Keep in mind that you’ll enjoy some added tax benefits in addition to your boost in cash flow. Because short-term rentals operate as a business, you’ll only pay taxes on the profit and can readily deduct expenses like furniture, streaming subscriptions, utilities, and more. ⁣
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Do you want to take a peek inside some of the hottest rental properties in our market? DM me today - I’d love to show you around!.

05/20/2022

Summa-time is a great time to change up the style and feel of your home. Bring in some easy, breezy vibes with these summer design trends hot for 2022: ⁣
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The need for green. Nothing says summer like lush green trees and tropical blooming flowers. Let the sunshine stream in, and by all means, bring the green indoors with one or two tall house plants like the snake, rubber tree, or fiddle leaf.⁣
Boho is back. For this classically casual vibe, choose pieces made of wood or fibers like rattan. Add a few bright throw pillows and blankets to your sofa along with some floor pillows and poufs. The key to boho? Toss matching, embrace color, and go funky on your lighting.⁣
Use the blues. As much as boho is back, the blues never left! This summer, nautical navy and royal blue are where it’s at. Pick up new throw pillows or lay a bold, blue rug under your wooden furniture.⁣
Major in metallics. Embrace warm metallics like brass, copper, bronze, and gold. Mix and match 'em anywhere you want — lampshades, picture frames, candle holders, planters, or decorative bowls.⁣
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Use these summer 2022 design tips to make your home feel effortless, airy, and as inviting as a cool beverage on a hot summer day.

05/18/2022

Sell or rent. Sell or rent. Sell or rent. Feel like you’re going round and round and can’t decide? Good news! I’m here to help with a handy, dandy pro-con list. (Your momma would be so proud!)⁣
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First up? RENTING PROS :⁣
You’ll pretty quickly adore that monthly cash flow that more than covers your property’s mortgage payment.⁣
In just a few short years, you’ll build up some nice equity (on average 3-5%), especially if property values in your area increase.⁣
Investing in real estate can be one piece of a plan for building wealth. Purchase one property and pretty soon you can use that equity to purchase your next. Warning - it can be addicting! ⁣
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RENTING CONS:⁣
Being a landlord is a lot of work and quite frankly, a pain at times. (Hiring an experienced property manager can help.)⁣
Remember that monthly cash flow? It can be incredibly unpredictable if you have vacancies, difficult tenants, or extensive repairs.⁣
Depending on your financial situation, renting your home might limit your ability to secure a mortgage elsewhere. ⁣
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Next? SELLING PROS⁣
In our current seller’s market, you can expect to receive offers at or above your asking price. Then, you can turn and use those funds to make a hefty down payment on your next home.⁣
Selling means you get to leave the landlord hat sitting on the table. And if life already feels full, that’s exactly where it should stay. ⁣
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SELLING CONS⁣
If your future plans are unsure or you might return to the area, selling now may be premature.⁣
Selling may also require extensive updates you may not be ready to fork over the cash for. Then again, those same repairs might be necessary to attract top renters. ⁣
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The best way to know for sure what’s right for you is to sit down with an agent who can run the numbers for both scenarios. More times than not, the numbers speak! Let me know if you’re ready to take that step. I’d love to help!

05/16/2022

If you want to go fast, go alone.⁣
If you want to go far, go together.⁣
African proverb⁣
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If my two choices are alone or together, I’m always betting on together. Together makes the journey half as hard, twice as good, and infinitely more meaningful at the destination.⁣
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This week, stand tall, be brave, but don’t go it alone. Lean into your “together,” see the people cheering you on, and go farther than you ever dreamed you could!

05/13/2022

After two long years of doing everything at home, it’s time for you to reclaim your favorite rooms and transform them back into spaces of refuge, retreat, and sanctuary far away from the hustle and bustle. Here’s what that looks like:⁣
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Welcome the natural light. Keep blinds open, shades pulled up, and curtains pulled to the side. Need more sun? Forego window coverings altogether!⁣
Refresh area rugs to create a space that’s soft on the eyes and on the feet.⁣
Get rid of the cords, chargers, and screens, and bring in the blankets, pillows, and books. A “tech-free” room is always gonna be good for the mind, body, and soul.⁣
Skimp on the clutter and splurge on fresh-cut flowers. Replace cluttered counters and tabletops with…wait for it...nothing at all but a vase of fresh flowers!⁣
If you’re going for a total room refresh, choose natural wall and furniture colors like soothing blues, calming greens, and classic whites, beiges, or grays.⁣
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Doesn’t that feel better? Now kick off your shoes, take a deep breath, and enjoy your happy place called home. .