Claudine Young, Real Estate Agent

03/24/2024

Are mortgage rates keeping you from buying?

So far in 2024, mortgage interest rates have remained below 7%—but only barely. For the week ending March 14, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate stood at 6.74%—more than a tenth of a percentage point higher than a year ago—according to Freddie Mac. Despite remaining at elevated levels, mo

02/26/2024

Have you been keeping up with your home maintenance?

Tackle these indoor and outdoor chores before spring arrives.

08/30/2023

July 2023 median home prices in the Bay Area from the California Association of Realtors.

10/14/2022

I always recommend my clients get a home inspection before purchasing a home. It helps you understand the condition of the home and makes you aware of any potential issues in the home.

Anyone buying a house, condo or townhouse should get a home inspection, which is an unbiased, noninvasive evaluation of a property.

08/16/2022

Reviewing a condominium's HOA documents especially meeting minutes and financial information, is an extremely important part of the decision making process before purchasing a condo.

REAL ESTATE MATTERS | You need to know the condition of the building and the board's finances.

08/08/2022

I always recommend that my sellers stage their home as it helps buyers better visualize how spaces in the home can be used.

“Every nook and cranny is being dressed.”

05/05/2022

It's wildfire prevention week. Are you ready for the upcoming wildfire season? Check out Cal Fire's website readyforwildfire.org for information on how to protect yourself and your home.

Learn how to create Defensible Space, a buffer between your home and vegetation, can improve your home’s chance of surviving a wildfire.

04/17/2022

Interest rates on an average 30-year fixed rate mortgage has hit its highest level in more than a decade.

The monthly cost of buying a typical home has surged by more than a third over the past year by one estimate, yet demand remains robust.

03/24/2022

As home values continue to increase in the Bay Area, check out how your city ranks in terms of "quality of life" metrics and affordability.

Based on 11 measures of quality of life, the Bay Area’s top city may be a bit of a...

03/19/2022

Is your home located in one of these neighborhoods?

Real estate growth during the pandemic has been fastest in neighborhoods outside of city...

03/16/2022

With inflation at a 40-year high, the Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point. This is the first increase since 2018 and policy makers project six additional increases in 2022.

The Federal Reserve lifted its policy interest rate for the first time since 2018 and penciled in six more rate increases this year as it tries to combat a burst of quick price increases.

03/16/2022

Smart Home technology makes my life easier and more efficient - from thermostats that automatically turn to eco mode when I am away from home to irrigation systems that do not water when it rains. Have you invested in any smart home technology?

Smart home technology offers homeowners savings, safety, and convenience. And it can help them market their home if they decide to sell.