Rules for first-time buyers
When working with buyers, the easiest, by far, are seasoned investors. They are experienced, savvy, know what they are looking for, the return they are expecting and as long as the property and numbers align, they move quickly. It’s a transaction defined by the raw numbers and very little—if any—emotion goes into the process.
Home in his heart
To call Enrique Martinez a tough guy is an understatement. Few have climbed from where he once was—the barrios of Mexico City, where he was literally a homeless street urchin—to a bright, comfortable, RE/MAX Realty Partners office in Morgan Hill, where he now enjoys a successful real estate career.
Blow the whistle, time out – it’s almost Thanksgiving
My Aunt Joan sent me an e-mail this week that reminded those on
The mysterious story of Peter Coutts Road
If you happen to be driving in Palo Alto down Page Mile Road, be
As Water District Candidate Kamei Understands, Water is Life
As a member of the San Pedro Ponds Trail Volunteers, I've
Treasures don’t cost much
My husband Steve and I are always shocked by the cost of today’s weddings. According to CNN, the average U.S. wedding bill has hit $30,000! Los Angeles averages $38,735, Santa Barbara is $44,214, and the most expensive spot is New York City at $86,916.
Combing through the Council candidates
As I thought about the upcoming Council race, I first tried to














