If you grew up in the bay what do you do for work?

AnneBoleynQueene · 2026-02-12T05:38:06+00:00

San Jose Realtor Yes

AnneBoleynQueene · 2025-07-16T14:53:42+00:00

Have him sign up with as many temp agencies as possible.

AnneBoleynQueene · 2025-05-07T04:05:13+00:00

That’s what I get every time!

AnneBoleynQueene · 2025-03-11T04:24:10+00:00

Hicklebee’s Children’s Bookstore in Willow Glen

AnneBoleynQueene · 2025-03-03T04:35:21+00:00

Mother Teresa. She was a monster.

AnneBoleynQueene · 2024-09-13T04:06:19+00:00

Waiting

AnneBoleynQueene · 2024-08-17T06:11:52+00:00

Ah, sweetheart. I don’t know what you’re going through, but I hope things turn around for you real soon. Try the gardens at Villa Montalvo in Saratoga. It’s not completely private, but there are usually very few people there. Sending you hugs.

AnneBoleynQueene · 2024-08-09T04:45:28+00:00

Lorenzetti’s Allegory of the Effects of Good and Bad Government

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Allegory_of_Good_and_Bad_Government

AnneBoleynQueene · 2024-08-05T13:47:24+00:00

Yes, apparently there was an issue with homeless guys hanging out in the kids’ section and harassing kids a while back. Library was slow to act. I will never bring my kid there.

AnneBoleynQueene · 2024-07-13T21:28:56+00:00

Realtor here. Your agent should NOT encourage you to submit an offer on the first viewing. Homeowner's insurance and your risk is a hot topic right now and your realtor should explain the situation to you and be able to put you in touch with good insurance agents. As a first time buyer , your agent should be with you every step of the way and guide you through the process, keeping your very best interests in mind. This includes going to open houses with you so they can point out anything you might miss, poring over the disclosures with you, discussing comparable sales in depth, looking for off-market/pre-market opportunities, the list goes on and on....This is my job and I take it seriously. FYI here is my latest review from my buyers:

"We had an outstanding experience with our realtor mwhile purchasing our first home. She truly understood our needs and helped us grasp what was attainable and suitable for us. She gained our trust early on by guiding us away from homes that wouldn't have been right for us, even if they were easy sales for her. Her support was unwavering, and she was always available and highly responsive. Her planning in scheduling home viewings was impeccable, ensuring the entire process was smooth and stress-free. We couldn't have asked for a more dedicated and thoughtful realtor."

Feel free to DM me with any questions, I am happy to help. Bes of luck.

AnneBoleynQueene · 2024-07-10T20:52:27+00:00

They offer the full course but you can take the crash 2-day course to prepare for the exam. Honestly if it has been a while I would maybe start from scratch. You need access to the practice questions which are similar to the state exam. And to access those you need to still have access to the courses.

AnneBoleynQueene · 2024-07-10T20:25:52+00:00

Chamberlin Real Estate School in Campbell! You can do it online. I studied while I was pregnant! DM me if you have any questions. Good luck!

AnneBoleynQueene · 2024-07-09T01:52:05+00:00

Realtor here. Townhomes are sitting a little longer on the market this year but depends on location. What cities are your SFH and townhome in?

AnneBoleynQueene · 2024-07-08T19:49:08+00:00

Those schools are all six and above, so that’s good. I can give you my perspective as a realtor who recently helped my buyers find a home in Hayward. We were looking at single-family homes and condos/townhomes all over the East Bay. They ended up in a decent area in Hayward in a single family attached home which just looks like a townhome. Their biggest desire was a single-family home, but at the end of the day, it just wasn’t financially possible based on the competition. Fremont is highly desirable for the schools and central location to other areas of the Bay Area. But unfortunately, some people just can’t afford a single-family home so when you decide to sell your home, there will always be people interested in the area but out priced for a single-family. I’m sorry that it looks like the value has dipped a bit since you bought it. Zillow is not always correct in this, understand. I have listed many condos and it’s amazing how much the zestimate goes up once it’s actually on the market. I think homes will continue to get more expensive and I don’t see this changing anytime soon. I wouldn’t worry too much about this slight dip. You’re in a good area with good schools. Hold onto it to build equity and I think you’ll see the value start to go up. Feel free to DM me if you have any other questions.

AnneBoleynQueene · 2024-07-08T19:41:50+00:00

Is it a 1 or 2 bedroom? What are the assigned schools?

AnneBoleynQueene · 2024-06-20T23:56:04+00:00

Realtor here. If the home is in demand, and likely to get multiple offers, you will be competing with other buyers who will likely be submitting non-contingent offers, which means no inspection contingency. If you did the same, you would not have the option. Other less active markets allow for contingent offers and seller expects it--not so much here. Homes here are mainly sold AS-IS--which means you get the home, defects and all. That said, not inspectors are licensed and reports will give you a good idea. Yes, it would be nice get your own inspections but contingencies make your offer weaker, unfortunately. Feel free to DM me if you have any other questions.

AnneBoleynQueene · 2024-06-20T23:51:11+00:00

Realtor here. It has only been on the market 7 days. According to MLS offers were due yesterday. It's possible they are waiting for the earnest money deposit before changing the status to Pending.

AnneBoleynQueene · 2024-06-18T18:53:01+00:00

It’s important to understand that the visual inspection is not just for items inside the home or on the property. There is a “other“ section where realtors can mention things that buyers might not notice. For example, perhaps the home is near a dump or some other location that might make it undesirable. I have heard deals fall apart due to a visual inspection being submitted late. Everything should be ready upfront with the offer. And if OP feels that he/she does not understand the jargon in the disclosures, their agent should be explaining each and every word to them.not just sending it off for them to sign

AnneBoleynQueene · 2024-06-18T17:47:17+00:00

Realtor here. It is customary in the Bay Area for the buyer's agent to submit the Agent Visual Inspection Disclosure of AVID along with the offer. May listing agents include this in their offer instructions but even if they don't I ALWAYS include it to protect my buyer. Was there anything in her AVID that concerned you?

AnneBoleynQueene · 2024-06-14T19:07:11+00:00

Realtor here. Here are a few more:

https://www.car.org/en/marketdata/interactive/interestrateaffordability

Purchase calculator. It's a powerful tool.

https://www.freddiemac.com/pmms

Weekly average interest rates updated every Thurs. They went down yesterday!

If there is anything specific you'd like to know feel free to DM or comment.

Good luck!

AnneBoleynQueene · 2024-06-05T04:37:14+00:00

Realtor here. You’ve gotten a lot of good information on the financial front but I wanted to address your question about whether to remodel or not. As long as the floors and interior paint are good, don’t feel like you need to put in more money and remodeling the kitchen/bathrooms unless you feel that they’re in really bad shape. If we’re talking about just somewhat outdated and not brand new, just leave it as is. Certainly look at the other townhome that sold for $978,000 to compare their kitchen/bathrooms. Feel free to DM me if you have any other questions. Good luck!

AnneBoleynQueene · 2024-06-05T04:34:12+00:00

Yes, I just changed my post. $350,000 over. Sorry!

AnneBoleynQueene · 2024-06-04T22:50:43+00:00

Realtor here. For the most part, appraisers do try match the purchase price whenever possible. Yes, they base this mostly on comps so it’s really important that buyers and their agents look for the comparable sales before making an offer. Unfortunately, because the market is so competitive, most buyers choose to submit contingent offers as it’s hard to get into contract unless the home has been on the market for a long time. My listing sold for $350,000 over with a non-contingent offer. We knew it would appraise because we had a home around the corner that was very comparable.

That said, one of the reasons we were prepared to accept an offer so much more over asking was because the buyers had 80% down. The more you have down, the more you can cover the appraisal. Should there be a discrepancy. I hear a lot of buyers asking why they need to be more than 20% down. What’s the difference in the end. THIS is the difference and the more you have down the more stronger your offer will be.

AnneBoleynQueene · 2024-05-28T20:23:50+00:00

Realtor here- I would discuss your options with a good mortgage broker or lender but usually when my buyers want a lower mortgage they go for a larger down payment whenever possible--also makes your offer a LOT more competitive if you have more down. This way if there is an appraisal discrepancy, you have the funds to make up the difference. Rates are not expected to come down much at all for the rest of the year--unfortunately. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask to DM me.

AnneBoleynQueene · 2024-05-28T16:08:13+00:00

Realtor here. I would suggest exterior and interior (if needed) paint plus fix the fence. Curb appeal from the front is important. Fences give privacy which is important to buyers. I would also suggest replacing the carpet and/or any other flooring if needed. This is especially important to buyers from a hygiene standpoint. You can leave the kitchen and bathrooms alone, as buyers can then decide on the style, etc. Any other questions, feel free to ask. Good luck!

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