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Stop Paying Someone Else’s Mortgage: Why Buying Beats Renting in the Bay Area If you’re paying $3,000-$5,000+ in monthly rent in the South or East Bay, you’re essentially writing a check that builds someone else’s wealth while getting zero return on your investment. As a realtor who helps qualified buyers transition from renting to owning, […] The post Why Buying Beats Renting in the Bay Area first appeared on Avil Soleiman Real Estate.

The Fed’s Rate Cut Was Political — Not Practical By Avil Soleiman Broker | @Avil Soleiman Brokerage | DRE# 01968159 After holding firm for over a year, the Federal Reserve finally caved and dropped interest rates for the first time in 2025. But let’s be clear — this wasn’t about sound economic policy. It was […] The post The Fed Dropped Rates for the First Time in 2025! Now What? first appeared on Avil Soleiman Real Estate.

Should You Fix Your Home Before Selling? A Bay Area Realtor’s Guide for Sellers and Downsizers Whether you’re selling your family home or downsizing in the Bay Area market, one question comes up constantly: “Should I fix everything before listing?” With San Jose’s competitive real estate landscape and high property values, this decision becomes even […] The post Should You Fix Your Home Before Selling? first appeared on Avil Soleiman Real Estate.

Home price appreciation continues to accelerate. Today, prices are driven by the simple concept of supply and demand. Pricing of any item is determined by how many items are available compared to how many people want to buy that item. As a result, the strong year-over-year home price appreciation is simple to explain. The demand […] The post Home Price Appreciation Is as Simple as Supply and Demand first appeared on Avil Soleiman Real Estate.

For generations, the process of buying and selling a home never really changed. A homeowner would try to estimate the market value of their house, then tack on a little extra to give themselves some negotiating room. That figure would become the listing price. Buyers would then try to determine how much less than the […] The post In Today’s Market, Listing Prices Are Like an Auction’s Reserve Price first appeared on Avil Soleiman Real Estate.

When stay-at-home mandates were enforced last year, many households realized their homes didn’t really fulfill their new lifestyle needs. An office (in some cases two), a media room, space for children to learn, a gym, and a large yard are all examples of amenities that became highly desirable almost overnight. Zelman & Associates recently reported […] The post Why You May Want To Cash in on Your Second Home first appeared on Avil Soleiman Real Estate.

Some Highlights June is National Homeownership Month, and it’s a great time to consider the benefits of owning your own home. If you’re thinking of buying a home, it might just help you find the stability, community, and comfort you’ve been searching for over the past year. Let’s connect today to determine if homeownership is […] The post Top Reasons To Own Your Home [INFOGRAPHIC] first appeared on Avil Soleiman Real Estate.