Real Estate News & Market Trends
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10 Organizing “Tricks” That Are Actually Huge Mistakes
1. Adding too many wall hooks. There's no arguing that wall hooks are a quick, easy way to keep an entryway looking neat. The problem is when hooks become a dumping ground, like when you leave your winter scarves and coats hanging up until July....

California REALTORS® applaud FHFA for raising Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac conforming loan limits
CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS today issued the following statement in response to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announcement to increase the 2021 conforming loan limits for mortgages acquired by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to...

Amazing DIY Garden Projects Anyone Call Pull
Garden Projects in Menlo Park / Atherton As anyone who watches home and garden television can attest, Menlo Park Atherton garden projects can often be a challenge: They take planning, hard work, and a really, really good sense of...

California State Department of Housing and Community Development orders Palo Alto to revise its rules on accessory dwelling units
Welcome to Palo Alto, home to some of the most expensive real estate in the country. If you're looking for a place to call home, you'll find that prices here are well out of reach for the average person. But don't despair – even in a city as pricey...

Developers pitched nearly 700 new units under Palo Alto CA ‘planned home zone.’ Not a single project advanced
The Palo Alto City Council on Monday night gave initial approval to a new "planned home" zoning designation, despite the lack of interest from developers. The goal of the proposed legislation was to give residential developers who choose to build...

Will There Be More Homes for Sale in Portola Valley This Winter?
You may have heard recently that nationally more sellers plan to put their homes on the market this winter. This trend is reflected in a recent survey by Realtor.com. While any increase in the number of homes for sale is good news for buyers, the...

City of Menlo Park will search for community-based organization to help with public outreach
Menlo Park City Council unanimously voted on Tuesday to disband the housing plan's Community Engagement and Outreach Committee (CEOC) and enlist a community-based organization to take over the group's work, after several members resigned in...

How to win as a buyer in the Menlo Park sellers market
Some Highlights Even in today’s sellers’ market, there are still ways for buyers to win big. Build a team of trusted professionals and make strategic plays on your budget and pick your desired neighborhoods. Then, be ready for the competition by...

Why Real Estate is one of the Best Investments for Americans
Some Highlights According to a Gallup poll, real estate has been rated the best long-term investment for eight years in a row. Real estate tops the list because you’re not just buying a place to call home – you’re investing in your future. Real...

Home Buyers in Silicon Valley Asking Me Why Is Housing Supply Still So Low?
One key question that’s top of mind for homebuyers in Silicon Valley this year is: why is it so hard to find a house to buy? The truth is, we’re in the ultimate sellers’ market, so real estate is ultra-competitive for buyers right now. The number...

Aria Vatankhah
Founder of Milad Real Estate
Real Estate Broker/Attorney at Law.
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