Category Archives: homes for sale

Low Home Inventory and High Demand – What to Do

By Alex Comsa | Published: April 15, 2012
I talked to Silicon Valley Business Journal recently about the home-buying bidding wars in the Bay Area, where home inventory is low and the buyer demand on the rise.
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Comsa Group in the News: Mountain View and Palo Alto are Where Executives Want to Live

By Alex Comsa | Published: August 28, 2011
It's the Bay Area. It's Palo Alto. It's a real estate seller's dream, but what about the buyers?
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Real Estate Is ‘as Affordable as it Gets’

By Alex Comsa | Published: February 9, 2011
Real Estate Is 'as Affordable as it Gets'
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Carbon Monoxide Detectors are now required in all California dwellings – presence or absence must be disclosed on the TDS

By Alex Comsa | Published: January 23, 2011
A new law came into effect on January 1, 2011 mandating that all California dwellings have working carbon monoxide detectors installed on site. This rule, formally presented in Senate Bill 183 and signed into law last May, further requires that sellers disclose in the TDS whether or not a carbon monoxide detector is present and […]
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10 Risky Home Improvements

By Alex Comsa | Published: August 11, 2010
You may be in love with your upgrade, but as with any investment, there’s risk involved — namely not getting your money back when you decide to sell your house. With many homeowners hoping to add value to their homes that lost value in the recession, here’s a guide to the “upgrades” that just simply […]
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Top 10 Mistakes Sellers Make When Choosing a Realtor

By Alex Comsa | Published: March 29, 2010
“My friend (or family member) sells real estate.” “Your presentation sounds good. I’ll list right now” “You’re the only agent who agrees with my selling price.” “I don’t need references. I’m a good judge of character.” “I’m going to list with the agent who has the lowest commission.” “The agent is what counts – not […]
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