Buyer/Seller/Renter Resources

Practical Advice : How To Help Your S.F. Bay Area Home Sell Faster

February 12, 2011 By Michael Haigh Leave a Comment

Home sellers that want to sell quickly should take a listen to this 3-minute interview from NBC’s The Today Show. It’s loaded with practical advice.

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Cost vs. value: what home renovation projects have the greatest return?

January 28, 2011 By Cheryl Bower Leave a Comment

Cost vs. value: what home renovation projects have the greatest return? A new garage door, window replacement & minor kitchen remodels top the list for greatest ROI. If you’re thinking about upgrades to your home, talk with your Realtor for guidance on what is appropriate for your neighborhood so as to not over improve your [...]

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How is your service professional keeping your private information confidential & protected?

January 26, 2011 By Cheryl Bower Leave a Comment

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How is your service professional keeping your private information confidential & protected? Everything Cheryl Bower, CRS, with Zephyr Real Estate in San Francisco, needed to know about data security, she learned from a dentist. After working in a dentist’s office for several years, she had internalized the industry’s strict patient-privacy practices. After becoming a REALTOR®, she had a constant, nagging worry about [...]

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When comparing your insurance premiums, use your discounts!

January 11, 2011 By Virginia & Corrin Trowbridge Leave a Comment

When comparing your insurance premiums you need to make sure you are looking at the whole picture rather than looking at one mono-policy compared to another. Often the various discounts available through a multiline carrier will make your overall insurance cost less than if you just compared one mono-line policy to another.

For example, [...]

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How To Renegotiate Your Credit Card Interest Rates To Something Lower

January 11, 2011 By Michael Haigh Leave a Comment

According to the Federal Reserve, a credit card balance of $5,000 at 23.99 percent APR won’t pay off for 16,127 years. That’s one reason why it’s important to manage your credit card rates, and renegotiate them whenever possible. Here’s how to do that.

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Glen Park dog-friendly rental w/ private garden

December 30, 2010 By Cheryl Bower Leave a Comment

Glen Park dog-friendly rental w/ private garden [property_details details="1"] Private dog-friendly garden apartment $1,550 | 282B Monterey Blvd S.F., CA >Gas stove, small eat-in kitchen w/ stainless fridge >Living room overlooks private garden >Coin-op washer/dryer in building >Utilities are included in the rent >Walking distance to Glen Park Canyon and Glen Park Bart stationClose to SF [...]

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Zephyr Real Estate Wins IMA Website Award!

October 7, 2010 By Cheryl Bower Leave a Comment

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Noe Valley city view,top floor, updated, cat-friendly 2br/1ba rental $2500/mo

October 4, 2010 By Cheryl Bower Leave a Comment

[property_details details="1"] About Noe Valley Posted by: Cheryl Bower, Realtor CRS, GRI, ABR, ePro Cell 415.999.3450 cheryl@cbower.com DRE #: 01505551 Zephyr Real Estate Follow Me on LinkedIn Facebook Flickr Twitter Facebook Blog RSS Yelp WordPress YouTube Chat cherylbowersf S.F. Bungalow Blog Home Sales Are Back On The Rise [...]

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A Lender’s Perspective: How does the Homeowners Insurance Agent fit in during a Home Purchase?

August 25, 2010 By Michael Haigh Leave a Comment

In the case of a home purchase, the mortgage lender cannot do his job unless homeowners insurance is provided. And a good insurance agent is very important to make sure the client has the correct and adequate insurance coverage. How is the right coverage amount determined and how does the mortgage lender and [...]

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How Much Should You Expect To Pay In Mortgage Closing Costs?

August 24, 2010 By Michael Haigh Leave a Comment

How much does a mortgage cost? The answer depends on where you live. But no matter which your locale, chances are strong that you’ll pay more for a mortgage in 2010 as compared to 2009.

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How to save a few trees & time on your next real estate purchase or sale with Docusign (e-signature)!

August 17, 2010 By Cheryl Bower 2 Comments

How to save a few trees & time on your next real estate purchase or sale with Docusign (e-signature)! I never tire of the ease in using Docusign for my clients real estate transactions. I can’t imagine having to inconvenience clients by asking them to ink sign the sometimes 400+ pages of documents (particularly with [...]

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RENTED: 115 Cuvier St., S.F., CA – Single family pet friendly home on Glen Park/Bernal Heights border

August 14, 2010 By Cheryl Bower Leave a Comment

S.F. Pet Friendly rental on Glen Park/Bernal Heights border 115 Cuvier St., S.F., CA- Leased 7/2010 $2700/mo [property_details details="1"] Craigslist post template Spacious 3br/2ba home on Glen Park/Bernal border $2,700 | 115 Cuvier St. SF, CA · 3 sizable bedrooms located on one level · Updated kitchen – Granite counters, dishwasher, gas stove, eat-in kitchen, porcelain [...]

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Cheryl’s S.F. & Peninsula Pet Friendly Rental Listings-Leased

July 6, 2010 By Cheryl Bower Leave a Comment

San Francisco & Peninsula Pet Friendly Rentals S.F. 4024 Cesar Chavez Pet friendly, updated 1 BR Noe Valley garden apartment! Listed: $1,650 1 beds | 1 baths Cute, updated 1 bedroom garden apartment in fantastic Noe Valley! This is a 3 unit, well maintained building. Features include: Updated kitchen with a new stainless steel stove, [...]