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How to Interview a Real Estate Agent without Feeling Awkward
From someone who's been on both sides of the table.
Vantage Realty Market Update - September 2025
San Francisco Market Update: Rates Cut, Luxury Sales Surge
Why Some Homes Are Worth More Than the Numbers Say
Sometimes the spreadsheets just don't tell the whole story.
5 Mistakes Sellers Make That Cost Them Offers
Selling your home isn’t just about slapping a “For Sale” sign in the yard and hoping for the best.
Is It Still a Good Time to Buy?
The question “Is now a good time to buy?” has become the real estate version of “How are you?” Everyone asks it.
What to Do When You Fall in Love with a House You Can’t Afford
So, you found it. The house. You walked through it once and already started mentally moving in. And then… the price tag. Heartbreak.
From Renting to Owning: How to Make the Leap Without Stress
If you’ve ever stared at your rent payment and thought, “This could be a mortgage,” you’re not alone.
5 Common Fears About Real Estate Investing
Investing in real estate sounds exciting until it doesn’t.
You Don't Need to Be a Millionaire to Start Investing in Real Estate
The word "investing" can feel intimidating. It's like imagining images of suits, spreadsheets, and people casually throwing around phrases like "portfolio diversification" while sipping oat milk lattes in glass-walled offices.
The Quiet Details That Make a House Feel Like Home
Most people don’t fall in love with a house because of the square footage or the number of bathrooms. They fall in love because of something quieter. Something harder to name.
Red Flags That Don’t Show Up in Listing Photos
Let’s be honest, listing photos are designed to seduce. They’re the dating profile version of a home: flattering angles, perfect lighting, and just enough charm to make you swipe right.
The Emotional Timeline of Buying a Home
Buying a home isn't just a financial decision; it's an emotional Rollercoaster. And if you've ever found yourself spiraling between excitement, doubt, and "maybe I should just rent forever," you're not alone.
The Myth of the Perfect Home
Let’s talk about something that quietly messes with a lot of homebuyers: the idea that there’s a “perfect” home out there just waiting to be discovered.
SF's Market Is Only for the Ultra-Wealthy
Let's bust this myth wide open. The idea that San Francisco real estate is only for the ultra-wealthy has become gospel in some circles.
Vantage Realty Market Update - August 2025
National market cooling, SF heating up—the data might surprise you
SF’s Most Common Home Inspection Surprises (And How to Avoid Them)
If you’ve ever been through the home inspection process in San Francisco, you know it can feel like opening a mystery box—except instead of a fun surprise, you might uncover a leaky roof or outdated wiring.
How Social Media Influences SF Homebuying
Buying a home in San Francisco isn’t just about square footage and school districts anymore. It’s about vibes.
How to Stage an SF Condo vs. a Single-Family Home
Staging isn't just fluff. It's psychology. It's storytelling. And in San Francisco, where condos and single-family homes attract totally different buyer mindsets, staging needs to flex accordingly.
Vantage Market Update Newsletter - July 2025
Is it Time to Act? Your July Housing Market Report
Budget-Friendly Staging Ideas That Feel High-End
Let’s talk staging. You know that moment when you walk into a home and it just feels expensive — like someone with great taste lives there, but you’re not sure if it’s the furniture or the lighting or just good vibes?