Author Archive: Raymond Stoklosa

Raymond Stoklosa

San Mateo Homes Between $600k and $700k

What Can I Expect to Buy in San Mateo Between $600,000-$700,000? You’re Looking at Three San Mateo Neighborhoods Currently in the City of San Mateo there are 18 single family homes for sale priced between $600,000 and $700,000; 12 homes are located east of El Camino Real and west of Highway 101.  The majority can [...]

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How to Lower Your San Mateo County Property Taxes

If you have bought a home in San Mateo County in the last several years, you may be eligible for a reduction in your property taxes. Upon request, the tax assessor will reassess the tax value of your home. By following a few rules, you may save yourself some money. How to Lower Your San [...]

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10 Questions Every Condo Owner Should Ask HOA Before Selling

10 Questions Every Seller Should Ask the HOA before Selling a San Mateo Condo is a guide for condominium owners to facilitate the sale of their condo. Selling a condominium is more complicated than selling a single family home. A single family home sale is simply the land and everything attached to it. With a Condo, [...]

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4 Biggest Mistakes when Buying Bank Owned Homes

The 4 Biggest Mistakes When Buying Bank Owned Homes in San Mateo County The San Mateo County real estate market, while not deluged with bank owned homes has had its fair share based upon household income, demographic make-up and employment base. Buying bank owned homes in San Mateo County can be tricky and a unique [...]

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Quick Guide to Interviewing Listing Agents

Not All Listing Agents are Created Equal Most home owners are looking for a professional real estate agent who will help them get the highest price, the fastest sale with the least hassle in the sale of their San Mateo home. The most important decision facing home sellers is who to choose to represent them [...]