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Every week, I go over news that can affect Bay Area Real Estate. I look into news and data that can affect the Silicon Valley Real Estate Market. Tune in weekly and ask me anything! New Google Village Downtown West Mixed-Use Plan Updates https://realestate.withgoogle.com/sanjose/updates/5232465839652864/downtown-west-updates-application-with-design-standards-and-guidelines/ https://www.sanjoseca.g...

Welcome to my new PropTech Talk Thursday series to take a look and provide my candid thoughts on new Proptech businesses. These could range from products to companies leveraging technology to improve all facets of real estate. The Real Estate industry is one of the slowest to adopt technology but there are many opportunities along with money chasing these opportunities. Did you know that there is...

Every Wednesday at 12PM PST, I interview and introduce a top real estate agent from all across the country to hear about how they got into the business, what they are seeing with real estate impacts with COVID, and the economic drivers of an area! -- If you’re interested in buying, selling, or investing in residential or commercial real estate in the 📍SF Bay Area, contact me today! 📧 Spencer@spe...

Every Tuesday, I go into detail a question I frequently get asked. This week, I'm going to show you the 2 worst questions to ask a Realtor. So, you are thinking about buying or selling a property, but you’re a nervous wreck. Don’t worry it’s totally NORMAL. One of the ways to ease your anxiety is to make sure you hire the right Realtor. Our job is to point you in the right direction and act in...

Every week, I go over news that can affect Bay Area Real Estate. I look into news and data that can affect the Silicon Valley Real Estate Market. Tune in weekly and ask me anything! Mortgage rates decline this week https://www.housingwire.com/articles/mortgage-rates-decline-this-week/ Pending home sales at an all-time high! Now what? https://www.housingwire.com/articles/pending-home-sales-at-an-al...

Welcome to my new PropTech Talk Thursday series to take a look and provide my candid thoughts on new Proptech businesses. These could range from products to companies leveraging technology to improve all facets of real estate. The Real Estate industry is one of the slowest to adopt technology but there are many opportunities along with money chasing these opportunities. This week let me introduce...

Every Tuesday, I go into detail a question I frequently get asked. This week, I'm going to show you how to decide if hiring a Realtor is worth it. Are you thinking about selling your house but don't know what route to take to sell it? Is it even worth using a Realtor? I mean using a Realtor sounds expensive, and I know about all these newer options to buy or sell, are they better? The shor...

Every week, I go over news that can affect Bay Area Real Estate. I look into news and data that can affect the Silicon Valley Real Estate Market. Tune in weekly and ask me anything! The real reason Amazon is sinking $1.4 billion into new offices https://www.fastcompany.com/90543442/the-real-reason-amazon-is-sinking-1-4-billion-into-new-offices Average mortgage rates tick up this week https://www.h...

Welcome to my new PropTech Talk Thursday series to take a look and provide my candid thoughts on new Proptech businesses. These could range from products to companies leveraging technology to improve all facets of real estate. The Real Estate industry is one of the slowest to adopt technology but there are many opportunities along with money chasing these opportunities. Do you want to transform sm...

Every Tuesday, I go into detail a question I frequently get asked. This week, I'm going to walk you through what to do when your house refuses to sell. -- If you’re interested in buying, selling, or investing in residential or commercial real estate in the 📍SF Bay Area, contact me today! 📧 Spencer@spencerhsu.com 📞 (408) 547-4590 ⏰ Set up a time to chat: https://calendly.com/spencerhsure 🌍...

Average U.S. 30-year mortgage rate rises from all-time low https://www.housingwire.com/articles/average-u-s-30-year-mortgage-rate-rises-from-all-time-low/ Mortgage lending volume in 2020 likely to break records https://www.housingwire.com/articles/mortgage-lending-volume-in-2020-likely-to-break-records/ Builder confidence reaches 35-year high in September https://www.housingwire.com/articles/build...

Every Wednesday at 12PM PST, I interview and introduce a top agent from all across the country to hear about how they got into the business, what they are seeing with real estate impacts with COVID, and the economic drivers of an area! -- If you’re interested in buying, selling, or investing in residential or commercial real estate in the 📍SF Bay Area, contact me today! 📧 Spencer@spencerhsu.com...

On today's Tuesday Tip episode, we're going to explain why getting professional pictures and video on your home is no longer an option, it's a necessity…unless, of course, you don't care about selling for top dollar… People don't need to sell their home with a Realtor anymore; they choose to do so. Today, you can list by owner, sell direct, hire a flat fee broker, or go a tradi...

Every week, I go over news that can affect Bay Area Real Estate. I look into news and data that can affect the Silicon Valley Real Estate Market. Tune in weekly and ask me anything! U.S. mortgage rates fall to all-time lows this week https://www.housingwire.com/articles/u-s-mortgage-rates-fall-to-all-time-lows-this-week/ Purchase market remains resilient as mortgage applications gain 2.9% https://...

Welcome to my new PropTech Talk Thursday series to take a look and provide my candid thoughts on new Proptech businesses. These could range from products to companies leveraging technology to improve all facets of real estate. The Real Estate industry is one of the slowest to adopt technology but there are many opportunities along with money chasing these opportunities. This week, let’s take a loo...

Every Wednesday at 12PM PST, I interview and introduce a top Realtor from all across the country to hear about how they got into the business, what they are seeing with real estate impacts with COVID, and the economic drivers of an area! Meet David Shapiro, investor, health nut, environmentalist, consumer champion and consummate professional. A self-made success who devotes his free time to fitnes...

Every Tuesday, I go into detail a question I frequently get asked. Question of the week! If you are thinking of selling a house, are you curious what costs are involved? Selling your house can be very stressful thinking about moving, packing, and new surroundings, but you want to know what's even more stressful? Selling a house without knowing what the sale is going to cost you. When you know...

Every week, I go over news that can affect Bay Area Real Estate. I look into news and data that can affect the Silicon Valley Real Estate Market. Tune in weekly and ask me anything! Google unveils massive commercial development in East Whisman https://www.mv-voice.com/news/2020/09/01/google-unveils-massive-mixed-use-housing-and-office-village-in-east-whisman Okta will let most of it’s 2,600 employ...

Welcome to my new PropTech Talk Thursday series to take a look and provide my candid thoughts on new Proptech businesses. This week we are interviewing Justin Cullifer, a technology professional and Founder of Glass House Guide. Glass House Guide is an Alexa voice tool that allows listing agents to provide more detail about the homes they are selling, and the buyers to have an honest companion as...

Every Wednesday at 12PM PST, I interview and introduce a top Realtor from all across the country to hear about how they got into the business, what they are seeing with real estate impacts with COVID, and the economic drivers of an area! If you’re interested in buying, selling, or investing in residential or commercial real estate in the 📍SF Bay Area, contact me today! 📧 Spencer@spencerhsu.com...

Every Tuesday, I go into detail a question I frequently get asked. Question of the week! Why is real estate market time so important? Everyone wants to sell their house for top dollar, but you don't do it by pricing it high, you do it by limiting your market time. The key to selling your house quickly and for top dollar is by playing the game. You'll receive the most amount of traffic and...

Every week, I go over news that can affect Bay Area Real Estate. I look into news and data that can affect the Silicon Valley Real Estate Market. Tune in weekly and ask me anything! Foreclosure and Eviction Moratorium extended for the 3rd time to end of the year https://www.housingwire.com/articles/fhfa-extends-foreclosure-and-eviction-moratorium-for-a-third-time-to-dec-31/ Mortgage rates fall to...

Hey everyone, Spencer Hsu here, your Tech Realtor of the Bay Area. Welcome to my new PropTech Talk Thursday series to take a look and provide my candid thoughts on new Proptech businesses. These could range from products to companies leveraging technology to improve all facets of real estate. The Real Estate industry is one of the slowest to adopt technology but there are many opportunities along...

Every Wednesday at 12PM PST, I interview and introduce a top Realtor from all across the country to hear about how they got into the business, what they are seeing with real estate impacts with COVID, and the economic drivers of an area! -- If you’re interested in buying, selling, or investing in residential or commercial real estate in the 📍SF Bay Area, contact me today! 📧 Spencer@spencerhsu.co...

Every Tuesday, I go into detail a question I frequently get asked. Question of the week! Should you sell your Bay Area Home before you buy? -- If you’re interested in buying, selling, or investing in residential or commercial real estate in the 📍SF Bay Area, contact me today! 📧 Spencer@spencerhsu.com 📞 (408) 547-4590 ⏰ Set up a time to chat: https://calendly.com/spencerhsure 🌍 Find your dream...