Zdenka Mahan's Blog

Are You a Homeowner Thinking About Climate Change?Americans are more aware than ever of the effects climate change and natural disasters can have on their homes. According to a report from realtor.com:“More than 3 in 4 recent buyers, 78%, took [natural disasters] into account when choosing the lo...

Downtown condo market inventory is climbing. Welcome sign for buyers to be able to buy home in more leveled field.Currently, the lowest priced home listed for 2Bed/2Bath is at $598,000.(The Brickyard)For 1Bed/1Bath is at $435,000.(Also -The Brickyard)We have 51 units for sale today.DM me for a ho...

Getting the Most Out of Your Child's 529 Plan to Pay for College State-sponsored 529 accounts are a tax-free way to pay for a child’s college education. Opening an investment account when they’re young and contributing to it regularly and basically forgetting about it until they’re ready to go to...

As you plan out your goals for the year, moving up to your dream home may top the list. But, how do you know when to make your move? You want to time it just right so you can get the most out of the sale of your current house. You also want to know you’re making a good investment when you buy you...

Americans Choose Real Estate as the Best InvestmentSome 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 e...

  WOW! Past week update for condos in Downtown SJ is exciting! 25 new listings hit the market past 7 days alone. Couple of good options for townhomes as well. Time is right if you are looking to sell! https://search.mlslistings.com/Matrix/Public/Portal.aspx... Interested to schedule a preview for...

How to Save for Your Retirement Having a student loan payment each month as a college graduate leaves little room in the budget to contribute to a retirement savings account. College grads without student loans are much more likely to save for retirement. By the time they reach age 30, grads with...

Growth vs. Value Investing: Know the Differences Your investing style and tolerance for risk can help determine what type of stock mutual funds you invest in. The two main types of funds — growth and value — have different characteristics that can match your investing style. Owning a mix of both ...

Housing Inventory is finally going up! We have 1,021 single family homes for sale today and 442 condos in the Santa Clara County. Last time we had this many homes was in July of 2021. We are going up little faster than last year! We are all hoping for more leveled field between buyers and sellers...

5 Ways to Add Chic Vibes to Your Bathroom Looking to add some of your own personal chicness to your bathroom? Below are a few ways you can add a little oomph to your powder room. Climbing plants. Climbing vines indoors can add a jungly, naturalistic element to your space. Some of the coolest vine...