CJ Brasiel

How do I build equity in my home? Five steps to building home value.

Because real estate is cyclic and none of us have much control over a global economy, it is important to do everything we can to maintain and grow value in our homes. Here is an overview of some ideas on how you can build equity even in a down housing market: 1.) Leveraging your home [...]

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Downtown San Jose living. The 88 got it right!

After living in San Francisco for a few years, moving back to San Jose and its suburban nature took some getting used to. I missed the ability to walk to a variety of restaurants at any time of the day or night. I missed the ability to stop in at a library without getting in [...]

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Behind on your mortgage? Check out this resource.

If you are behind on your mortgage payments and do not know what your options are, your first stop should be Making Homes Affordable web site. This site is full of great information and provides all the information about the new government based programs like HARP, HAMP, and HAFA. There is contact information for lenders [...]

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Why should I short sale my home?

Anytime a home owner can no longer afford to make their house payments and the home’s value is less than what is owed, a short sale should be considered. You do not have to be behind on your payments to request a lender to approve a short sale. For a home owner to qualify for [...]

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Why buy a house?

Ahhh, the question that will be on everyone’s mind for at least the next decade. I bought my first house in the late 1980′s. I sold it about a year and a half later and had to pay at the closing table. My interest rate was about 8% on that loan. The first month I [...]

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Where does the San Jose Housing Market go from here?

Last week I heard the saying that 80% of the statistics quoted are made up on the spot. Certainly, most have heard the saying that “statistics can be made to say anything you want”. The exact reason why most marketing experts look at trends more than a single number stat. With that said, I took [...]

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Moving? Want to help someone with extra household items?

Whenever the moving process begins, inevitably there are items you don’t really want to move with you but are in good condition and could be valuable to someone else. You can try to organize a yard sale to help reduce the belongings but many times only the ultimately organized can make time for sorting, pricing, [...]

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Where are the buyers’ markets in San Jose and Santa Clara County?

The median price for single-family, re-sale homes reached its highest level since August 2008: up 34.6% year-over-year to $632,450. The sales price to list price ratio, a good indicator of demand, for single-family, re-sale homes in Santa Clara County was 101% in April. This is the tenth month in a row the indicator has been [...]

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How Will New Lead Regulations Impact Home Renovations?

Lead poisoning is a serious issue. According to researchers, “Lead poisoning can lead to learning disabilities, behavioral problems and, at high levels, seizures, comas and death”. Children under the age of six are at a higher risk due to their natural tendency to place things in their mouths. This new regulation requires professional renovators [...]

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Does a Pool Add Value to a Your Home?

This is one of those questions like the chicken and egg type debates. It depends. It depends on where you live, what type of pool it is, the condition, and a couple of more small details. Understanding more details about pools will help evaluate what value it brings to your home. Whether you are looking [...]

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Bright Spots in South Santa Clara County – San Martin, Morgan Hill, Gilroy

The municipalities of Silicon Valley attract a lot of attention and have certainly become the central focus of many home buyers. But more and more, the south end of Santa Clara County is being recognized for its opportunities in housing and general lifestyle. Morgan Hill, San Martin, and Gilroy make up the south county [...]

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Home for Sale – Incredible Value in Santa Teresa San Jose

Santa Teresa Charmer! Overview Maps Photos Features Description Neighborhood Market Stats IDX Search $525,000 Single Family Home For Sale Main Features 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms Interior: 1278 sqft Lot: 6,000 sqft Location 5926 Fishburne Ave San Jose, CA 95125 CJ Brasiel Broker Associate, SRES, GREEN Fireside Reatly (408) 406-6035 CJ@CJBRealEstate.com http://www.CJBRealEstate.com Listed by: CJ Brasiel, [...]

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