George Helwee - Bay Area Real Estate

09/09/2022

1 Bedrooms, 2 (1 1) Baths, MLS #: 422691886, Urban Location in South Beach, this Loft Unit enjoys a very spacious open floor plan, 1BD/1.5BA, Office space, Living Dining Combo, gourmet kitchen, Viking range w/hood, SS appliances, Bamboo Floors, washer/dryer in closet, private patio, genie garage door...

12/14/2018

04/17/2018

Thinking of buying in a gated community? Here's what you need to know first.

When you’re young and single, you want to live in an environment where there’s a lot of action: Cafes, bars, nightclubs, and restaurants. This is an environment most young people desire as soon as they step out their door. After a while, the best of us get worn out by this environment and want t...

04/16/2018

Should your home be contemporary? Vintage? Something in between? Find out with this fun quiz.

Are you the artful bohemian or a new traditionalist? Take this quiz to find out and don't forget to share your results in the comments!

04/13/2018

Get excited! HGTV's 2018 Smart Home Giveaway begins this month.

Will be awarded to a lucky winner of the HGTV Smart Home Giveaway 2018--along with a bundle of other memorable prizes.

04/12/2018

Can you believe rent prices these days? Now is the time to buy and save money.

After slowing for two years, rents are on the rise again. Potential homebuyers are renting longer.

04/12/2018

Nobody likes Spring cleaning but you could actually make some money by doing it! Find out how.

Two ways to win: less stuff in the house, more money in the wallet.

04/10/2018

Are you storing the right items in your garage? Find out with this guide.

One the biggest dilemmas in most homes is storage. In fact, surveys show that one of the first things people look for in homes is closet space and storage space. I suppose there’s a hoarder in all of us. Storage gets a lot trickier when you start a family. Children are constantly growing out of .....

04/05/2018

Popcorn ceiling might seem expensive to remove but you can do it yourself with this DIY guide.

When buying an older home, there are a lot of things to look out for, including asbestos, mold and bad wiring. Provided these three major issues are non-factors, any other issues are likely aesthetic and secondary, however, it’s still important to conduct a home inspection to ensure everything is ...

04/03/2018

Increasing mortgage rates means now is the best time to buy a home in 40 years.

Mortgage rates are much lower than they were in the 1980s. Buying a home now is more affordable for millennials than it was for their parents.

04/02/2018

These small kitchen hacks will transform your space. Which one is your favourite?

Space is one of the primary concerns when house hunting. It’s always a struggle to find a home you like in the right area, that’s large enough and has enough storage. For certain rooms, you can make do; bedrooms just need to fit your beds and dressers, the den needs space for a comfy couch …