In my work, I come across this situation all too often. The kids have left the nest, and it's Mom and Dad in a 4-bedroom home all by themselves. Or, the kids have moved to another state, and now there’s a grandchild, and it takes a long plane ride to see him or her. If only you could buy your retirement home, before having to pack up and sell your current home that keeps memories from the past 3 decades. With the right strategy, and...

Are you thinking about a home renovation project? If so, here are the top home upgrades that will give you the best bang for your buck if you ever want to sell your home down the road:

Selling your home and downsizing can be a smart move for many reasons. Whether you want to save money, simplify your life, or move closer to your family, downsizing can help you achieve your goals.

How is the Bay Area housing market in 2023?

The Bay Area housing market is going through a transitional phase as home prices adjust to changing economic and housing trends. Tight home inventory available for sale is driven by homeowners locked into 3% average mortgage rates, leaving homebuyers with limited options. This dynamic, while partially impacted by higher interest rates, continues to keep prices high in the San...

On this Memorial Day Weekend, we are bringing you the May 2023 housing market update in charts. Our local Bay Area Market performed well last month, with homes selling sooner after hitting the market, than they did just a couple months ago. (see the end of this newsletter for area specific numbers).

While mortgage for loans less than $1,089,300 (jumbo loans) again touched 7% * this past week, we are not in a crashing...

Buying a home sounds simple in theory, but there are many misconceptions that can make the process complicated and difficult to navigate. To help you avoid some of the most common home-buying pitfalls, Mareijke Weidemann and the East Bay real estate professionals at Homes With M are here to debunk a few popular myths. Find out the truth below, then...

A rent-back is a short-term lease agreement that lets you stay in your home after selling it to a buyer. This makes it an extremely appealing option for many homeowners in the Bay Area who are eager to sell their home but perhaps haven’t found the perfect place to move to just yet. In this blog, Mariejke Weidemann and the team at...

Selling your home in the Bay Area in 2023 is a profitable experience if you follow the right steps and strategies. However, it is also a complex process that requires the appropriate level of planning, preparation, and expertise.

That’s why you need a trusted and experienced partner who can guide you through every stage of the journey and help you achieve your goals. That’s where...

Spring has kicked off with a BANG and so has the Bay Area housing market. Multiple offers are the norm, as homebuyers compete for the very limited homes available for sale in one of California’s most desirable areas. Credible industry experts, such as Mareijke Weidemann at Homes With M, are saying that housing bottomed out last month and our clients have been experiencing this firsthand — so what do...

It's here — the end of the first quarter of 2023. And it’s not ending without its share of major events getting national and global news attention. This includes the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank — a headline that shocked homeowners, real estate investors, and everyday individuals alike. In today’s article, Mareijke Weidemann, the real estate expert at Homes With M, is going to dissect what this...

As we get ready to launch into the Spring Housing Market, I'm sharing thoughts on some popular topics being discussed right now.

• What's happening with interest rates and our housing supply?

• Why would you walk away from your 3% mortgage interest rate?

• Getting your home ready to sell? Make these repairs…

If you’re curious about the answers to these questions, or if you’re simply...