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March, 2010:

What’s Your San Mateo Coast Home Worth?

Have you recently wondered what your San Mateo Coast home is really worth?  A trend across the Real Estate board is downsizing.  Many people are re-evaluating their current living situation and wondering if a smaller, more affordable home would be a better choice.  There are many things to take into consideration when approaching the decision to sell.  Price is a large proponent of selling and there are ways to determine a reasonable selling price for your home.

- Solds:  Research homes that have recently sold in your area that are similar to yours.  Seeing what other properties are selling for will give you a good idea of your homes’ value.

- Expireds:  Many listings are put on the market at the top asking price or even overpriced.  You will see that these homes will sit on the market and will eventually expire as there are not buyers willing to pay the asking price.  Looking at these listings will give you an idea of what buyers are willing or not willing to spend.

- Currents:  How does your property compare with current homes on the market?  It’s a buyers market so they, in effect, determine the value of your home.

- Value Boosters:  These include any maintenance or improvements that will boost the value of your home.  Keep an open mind to change as buyers preferences may not be your preferences. These changes to your home can change a buyers’ mind.

As there are many factors that play into a home’s value, determining what your home is worth can be tricky.  If you are starting to look into selling your home and have questions, we’d love to help!  We can give you the most up to date information on the San Mateo Coast market and will assist you from the beginning to the end of the home selling process.   We look forward to hearing from you!

Kathy & Michael Rain
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Upcoming Event to Learn More about Geotourism in the San Mateo Coast

It’s very apparent when visiting or spending any amount of time in the San Mateo Coastal area that it’s residents are behind their community 100%.  We strive to do our part in making it an inviting and desirable place to visit or call “home.”  Due to its’ natural environment, scenic views and close proximity to larger cities such as San Francisco, the San Mateo Coast has become a vacation destination for many.

The residents of this great area pride themselves in all that is offered in each of its’ towns along the coast.  One of the ways to ensure we continue to not only maintain, but enlarge our appeal is through The San Mateo County Resource Conservation Districts’ Blue Circle meeting.  All are invited to attend the upcoming meeting on Wednesday, March 24 from 3:30-5:30pm in Moss Beach.  This informal meeting will go over the various aspects of Geotourism in San Mateo Coast.

Geotourism is ”best practice” tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place, such as its culture, environment , heritage, and the well-being of its residents.  The Blue Circle Community is designed to be a place to share information, ideas and resources to enhance the natural resource management, stewardship and education of the San Mateo Coast.  Learn more and rsvp to attend this event at coastsider.com.

We enjoy providing the San Mateo Coast about current events and news that affects our community.  If you have any questions regarding the San Mateo Coast or are hoping to make this your permanent home, feel free to contact us!  We look forward to talking with you!

Kathy & Michael Rain
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Natural Healing on the San Mateo Coast

As this world becomes more technologically advanced opening doors we never thought possible, it is interesting to see the recent draw back to simplicity.  This is evident as we advocate a more “green” planet in which we can live, and it also springs up in the art of natural healing.

The San Mateo Coast climate is ideal for gardening and this works in our favor as we consider the use of medicinal herbs.  If you’re not familiar with the herbs and their uses, there is a class, Herbal Basics of Herbal Garden Medicine, taking place on Sunday, March 21 at Pacifica Gardens.

This class, taught by Dina Ayala, will cover infusions, decoctions and herbal teas.  Learn which herb can cure your ailments such as stress and insomnia! The medicine you need can be grown right in your own backyard and this class will help show you how.   You will also be able to taste some of the herbal remedies and learn how to make a few of them.  Learn more here.

It’s important that we take of the environment around us and our health, and this is a natural way to do both!  One of the things we enjoy about living in the San Mateo Coastal area is being presented with opportunities such as this year round.  If you are interested in learning more about this great area or have any questions, please let us know!  We’d be happy to help you in any way we can.

Kathy & Michael Rain
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