Tag Archives: House-hunting

Did Housing Market Bottom?

In my last article, I pointed out that the inventory of single-family homes for sale in San Mateo County was declining, while the number of homes sold was rising. I noted that these might be “indications of a pending upward … Continue reading

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Current Market Trends: Single Family Home Sales in San Mateo County

I wrote in an earlier blog about the seasonal variations of real estate sales during a calendar year (Trends In Residential Real Estate In San Mateo County). Considering that these seasonal patterns are repeated every year regardless of the overall … Continue reading

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A Trend in Home Remodeling: Knocking Down the Walls!

“Knocking down the walls” was the general theme of several projects we did last year at OAK Structural. In most cases, the clients wanted to remove and/or rearrange interior walls of their homes as part of a kitchen remodeling project. … Continue reading

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Trends in Residential Real Estate in San Mateo County

We are already in the third week of 2012, and I thought it would be worthwhile to review the current trends in single family residence sales in San Mateo County. I analyzed the sales data for a seven-year period from … Continue reading

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Why Should You Start Looking for a House During the Holiday Season?

You probably have heard that the Holiday Season is a good time to look for a house, as most people would be more worried about family dinners, holiday parties, and shopping for presents than looking for a new house.  With fewer buyers on the … Continue reading

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