Blog - Michael Rulfs Realtor Coldwell Banker

San Jose, San Jose Rea Estate, Selling, Silicon Valley Homes

Should You Sell Your Home If You Relocate for Work? A Silicon Valley Homeowner’s Decision Guide

Many homeowners ask whether they should sell home when relocating for work or hold the property as an investment.Relocating for work sounds straightforward until the housing decision hits. Sell the home or hold onto it. In Silicon Valley, that choice carries more weight than in most markets because prices, appreciation, and loan terms can create […]
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Why October Is the Best Time To Buy a Home in 2025

If you’ve been watching from the sidelines, now’s the time to lean in. It’s officially the best time to buy this year. According to Realtor.com, this October will have the most buyer-friendly conditions of any month in 2025: “By mid-October, buyers across much of the country may finally find the combination of inventory, pricing, and […]
San Jose, San Jose Rea Estate, San Jose Real Estate, Selling

Downsizing Without Debt: How More Homeowners Are Buying Their Next House in Cash

If you’ve been thinking about downsizing to lower your expenses, be closer to family, or just make life easier, here’s a trend worth paying attention to: More homeowners are buying their next house outright, without taking on a new mortgage. And, if you’ve owned your home for a while, you may be able to do […]
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Closing Costs Unpacked: State-by-State Breakdowns for Today’s Buyers

If you’re planning to buy a home this year, there’s one expense you can’t afford to overlook: closing costs. Almost every buyer knows they exist, but not that many know exactly what they cover, or how different they can be based on where you’re buying. So, let’s break them down. What Are Closing Costs? Your […]