Carol Sawdey's Blog Posts

Financing your Dream Home

Buying a home is one thing - funding it smartly is another. I work with a network of trusted lenders who offer everything from conventional loans to first-time homebuyer programs. Let's chat about

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Knock Knock, These Are The Front Door Colors Trending for 2025

Your front door is a first impression of your home. And in real estate, we know that first impressions are paramount to getting the highest offer when selling. We're a big proponent of eye-catching

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Help for the Home Buyer: Think Long-Term

When searching for your next home, it’s important to think through what you need now and what you may need in the future. Because a home purchase can be a long-term investment, consider

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2024 Home Price Forecasts

Sometimes the news can be misleading because, as we know, negative news gets higher ratings. We've seen all sorts of negative news about home prices out there, but when you look at what the experts

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Top 10 Considerations when Buying a House

Importance of LocationThe repetition of the word "location" in the selection criteria holds significant weight for a reason. It's not just about enhancing your living experience but also about the

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How Important is a Large Home to you?

House sizes have come a long way from 1973 when the average home was 1,660 square feet. The average in 2015 was 2,687 square feet, and since then home sizes have fluctuated, according to the,

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Time to buy?

Here is why the first two months of the year are the time to buy in the Bay Area!Rates are down. The phone is ringing, and private showings are popping up left and right. Lots of financing options

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