Chia Rodeski's (chiarodeski) Blog

For many buyers, especially, the first time buyers, the decision to write an offer is a critical moment, and usually the question is "well, how much do we offer"? From a buyer's perspective, there can seem like tons of factors to consider ranging from interest rates, supply & demand of the housin...

4164 Arezzo Pointe Ct SAN JOSE, CA Highly Desirable Quality Shapell Home   3BR/2BA Single Family House                    $470,000  Year Built 2002 Sq Footage 1,749   Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial   Floors Unspecified Parking 2 Car garage   Lot Size 5,239 sqft   HOA/Maint $130 per month...

Our office's extreme marketing team has been informing clients since second half of the last year that the real estate market in most immediate Bay Area cities have been stabilized, and even seeing some small rise on value. This is especially true for Santa Clara County, largely due to the high d...

FAQ: What is the homebuying process in the SF Bay Area California? The benefit of working with a real estate professional is that she will be able to guide you through the entire home buying process, and provide guidance and consultation as needed. Here is an overview:  Step 1: Initial Consultati...

FAQ's: Who is a buyer's agent and who pays for them?  One of the 'pink elephant in the room' questions when I meet with prospective first time home buyers is "so we want to work with you, but, how much do you charge for your service?" In fact, I know this is one of their concerns while we're goin...

Is short sale better than foreclosure? The answer is "it depends" because foreclosures and short sales affect each individual homeowner differently. Every person's situation is unique, and depending on his/her financial situations, priorities, goals, adversity toward risks, property & market cond...

Short sales continue to dominate the real estate market, as consumers are becoming more aware of their options when it comes to falling behind on their mortgage payments and the inability to afford the mortgage. One of the most common questions that I'm asked during a consultation with distressed...

What are my options if I'm behind on mortgage payments? Unfortunately, with the current state of the economy, this questions are on many people's mind. However, many people may not realize that there are options available. If you're behind on mortgage payments, whether due to loss of job, medical...

Home for sale in Leland High School district in the Almaden Area in San Jose, CA Buyers looking for excellent and sought-after Leland High School district (API 2010: 869) in Alamden area of San Jose must take a look at this large and affordable home! Leland High School is walking distance from th...

Banks Halting Foreclosures in California and 23 other states are the latest news on the foreclosure front that can have impacts on the real estate market. Undoubtedly, this creates questions and concerns, here are some of the highlights of the development so far: One of the banks halting foreclos...