Gail Thomson

Two Graphs That Show Why You Shouldn’t Be Upset About 3% Mortgage Rates

With the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac climbing above 3%, rising rates are one of the topics dominating the discussion in the housing market today. And since experts project rates will rise further in the coming months, that conversation isn’t going away any time soon. But as a homebuyer, what do rates above 3% really mean? Today’s Average Mortgage Rate [...]

Why a Wave of Foreclosures Is Not on the Way

With forbearance plans coming to an end, many are concerned the housing market will experience a wave of foreclosures similar to what happened after the housing bubble 15 years ago. Here are a few reasons why that won’t happen. There are fewer homeowners in trouble this time After the last housing crash, about 9.3 million households lost [...]

Experts Project Mortgage Rates Will Continue To Rise in 2022

Mortgage rates are one of several factors that impact how much you can afford if you’re buying a home. When rates are low, they help you get more house for your money. Within the last year, mortgage rates have hit the lowest point ever recorded, and they’ve hovered in the historic-low territory. But even over the past [...]

Renters Missed Out on $51,500 This Past Year

Rents have increased significantly this year. The latest National Rent Report from Apartmentlist.com shows rents are rising at a rate much higher than the three years leading up to the pandemic: “Since January of this year, the national median rent has increased by a staggering 16.4 percent. To put that in context, rent growth from January to September averaged just 3.4 [...]

Quintessential Rose Garden Bungalow

1325 Fremont St Living RoomKitchenBedroom 1Bedroom 2OfficeGuest House $1,149,000 Coming soon to the wonderful Shasta-Hanchett Park area of San Jose’s popular Rose Garden is this Quintessential “California Bungalow”. Built in 1911 this period beauty retains many of original features that give Bungalows their charm, including built-in dressers and substantial baseboards and trim. In addition to [...]

Room to Grow in Brookview

12462 Woodside Dr Living RoomDining RoomKitchenPrimary SuiteSun RoomBackyard $2,688,000 Coming soon to the peaceful Saratoga neighborhood of Brookview we’re proud to offer this beautifully updated home with plenty of room to grow. A full cosmetic refresh has recently been completed making this home move-in ready for new owners. A spacious and bright living room welcomes [...]

Blossom Valley Gem

5860 Lalor Dr Spacious Living RoomFamily Dining RoomHuge KitchenPrimary SuiteGood sized BedroomsDining PatioSwim SpaOffice/Bed 4Pool & Deck $1,299,000 Located on an oversized interior corner lot this entertainer’s dream house will make you the envy of all your friends. From the huge remodeled kitchen and serving area to the perfectly appointed backyard complete with a pool, [...]

Beautiful Blossom Manor

16364 Roseleaf Ct Entry PorchLiving RoomGreat RoomKitchenBreakfast NookPrimary SuitePrimary SuiteUpper DeckRear LawnGranny unit $2,950,000 Located in a peaceful court in the ever popular Blossom Manor neighborhood this fabulous home has everything you could need in a family home. The main 4 bed/2 bath residence has the entire upper floor dedicated to a spacious and luxurious [...]

Cory Neighborhood Cutie

2353 W Hedding St $1,249,888 Convenience, community and value for money. If you know, you know! Cory neighborhood homeowners already get it. Get in on the secret and make this gem of a home your own. This popular layout has been expanded to create a master suite and new interior doors, hardware and fresh paint [...]

Bright Townhouse in 95117

3875 Blackford Ave $899,888 Bright and cheerful townhome with 2 master suites plus a LOFT ideal for a home office Great kitchen with new appliances, attractive creamy white cabinets, granite counters and subway tile backsplash giving a farmhouse vibe. Beautiful wood floors throughout the home. Attractive fireplace with mantle. Spacious flagstone patio for dining and [...]