Recently Mentioned in Diablo Magazine, Award-Winning Realtor JouJou Chawla is the Face of Blackhawk Real Estate JouJou Chawla holds one of the East Bay's most impressive resumes. Born in New Delhi, India, JouJou moved to California in 1985 and began Continue Reading
Arthur Sharif: Blending the Best of Both Worlds
By: Kimberly Gomes It’s not everyday you meet a Realtor who is both sharp and funny. Sotheby’s Realtor, Arthur Sharif, comes with intelligence, transparency and an enthusiastic personality that’s hard to forget. Arthur entered the real estate Continue Reading
There With Care: Holistically Supporting Families of Critically Ill Children
How a Community Helps Children Facing Critical Illness When founder, Paula Dupre’ Pesmen, got a call from the Make a Wish Foundation she was working as a movie producer on the set of Harry Potter. Three terminally ill children wished to visit the Continue Reading
Benefits of Listing a Home During Winter
By: Kimberly Gomes The holiday season may be a busy time for families and Realtors alike, but don’t let that fact fool you. Contrary to popular belief data hints that winter may be an exceptional time to list a home after all. According to Continue Reading
Why HomeFolio Media’s Strategy Works
Total Validation of the HomeFolio Media Strategy In the Internet Age, the venerable catalog is thriving. For many retailers, even with online spending increasing, the catalog is a huge part of their business. Used as a marketing tool, the catalog Continue Reading
Tahoe, Carmel, and Wine Country Vacation Homes
Tahoe, Carmel, and Wine Country Vacation Homes: By: Kimberly Gomes Given its prime location, mid-peninsula residents have the luxury of frequenting some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world. With that accessibility comes the opportunity to Continue Reading
What Luxury Buyers Want
By: Kimberley Gomes For luxury buyers the optimal home goes beyond updated countertops and sumptuous master suites. From fully stocked media rooms to outdoor kitchens, today’s high-end buyer is looking for particular highlights. Fortunately, sellers Continue Reading
Upkeeping Curb Appeal with Low-Water Landscaping
By: Kimberly Gomes As California’s drought pushes on through the spring, mid-peninsula homeowners search for water-wise landscaping alternatives. While some watch their once lush lawns fade to brown, others look to turf grass and drought-tolerant Continue Reading
Real Estate and the Millennial Revolution
Real Estate and the Millennial Revolution By: Kimberly Gomes For the second year in a row Millennials make up the largest group of homebuyers in the United States, accounting for 32% of the market according to the National Association of Continue Reading
Are You Leaving Money on the Table?
Using Technology to Gain Efficiency By: Kimberly Gomes In today’s digital age, technology gives Realtors an array of options for expedited communication. With this cultural shift comes a rise in accepting offers via electronic submission. While Continue Reading
