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Bay Area Overview

Live, Work and Enjoy

There are nine counties in Bay Area: Alameda, Contra Costa, Matrin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano and Sonoma. The area has the highest median household income in the nation at over $65,000

Santa Clara County is where Silicon Valley is.
 
Bay Area Housing Market History
 
In Bay Area, annual appreciation has been 8.4% adjusted for inflation taking into account good or bad market condition.
Real Estate has the “power of zero”. Evey 30 years history has added a zero:

Year Home Cost

1906         $200
1936         $2,000
1966         $20,000
1996         $200,000
2020        $2,000,000 (Projected) 

 
 
Things To Do
 
Check weekly events, what to do, where to go. Try different restaurants, see a movie, find an art exhibition. Enjoy indoor and outdoor life with your friends and family. This is a good source to go: http://calendar.insidebayarea.com/
   

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Upcoming Community Events
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Tips for Finding the Perfect Neighborhood


1. Make a list of all of the amenities that are close by in the neighborhood you are considering as your new residence.  Keep in mind what distances and routes to each of these places are acceptable and what are not.

2. Determine what the best features of the neighborhoods are.  This is especially helpful if you are deciding between a few different neighborhoods.

Are there parks nearby?
Is it scenic and visually appealing?
Are there quiet areas, streets, culs de sac?
Are the people friendly in the neighborhood?
Is the neighborhood clean?  Yards, streets, parks?
Are there nice trees and foliage?
Do the lots have large or small yards?
Are there walkways and are they easily accessible?
Is it a safe neighborhood?
What are the market values of the homes in the area?
Are there many houses for sale?
How long ago was the community developed?
What is the average age of the people in the area?
Are there families with small children in the area?
What is the proximity to schools?
Are there community events or organizations?

3. Walk around in the neighborhood.  The best way to determine the cleanliness and friendliness of the neighborhood is to walk around in it and meet its residents.

 


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