Founder, The Best Coast Collective · San Francisco Bay Area real estate · DRE# 02073136
Neighborhood guides, buyer education and market context, written by Blakely for people deciding where and how to buy in the Bay Area.
Blakely Hull is the founder of The Best Coast Collective, a San Francisco real estate team working across the city, Marin, the East Bay and the Peninsula. She writes the neighborhood guides and buyer education on this site.
In her own words: “I am the founder of Best Coast Collective and the leader of this insanely talented team. We are proud to be among the top 1% across the Bay Area and the top 1.5% nationwide. Our business comes exclusively from referrals and our network – because of the exceptional service we provide.”
“Leading global teams at Uber through periods of rapid transformation did not just prepare me for change; it taught me to see change before it arrives. I brought that same orientation into real estate: staying wired into every shift shaping the industry and building active partnerships with organizations pushing the space forward.”
“My six years in HR gave me a unique lens on negotiation: understanding what people actually want underneath what they say they want. That skill surfaces in every transaction we run. My years in the classroom gave me something equally useful: the ability to take something that feels overwhelming and make it genuinely approachable.”
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Spring is certainly the busiest time of year for most real estate markets. As the weather warms up, many put their homes up for sale and even more consider buying, casually strolling from one open house to the next on a sunny afternoon. Those seeking a bargain, however, know to look during the winter. While there may be fewer homes on the market during this time, there are also fewer buyers, and less competition means lower prices.
First of all, during this crazy Holiday season, I want to wish you the warmest Holiday wishes! While we can’t be with all of our loved ones or do many of the things we love, I hope you’re able to find some joy, even if that is just in knowing that 2020 is almost over!! In other news (or
Well…here we are; the day we have been waiting for. I hope we have some answers by tonight, but I expect it will be a bumpy ride. Buckle up!
Rest assured, I’ll be keeping a close eye on the macro and micro market trends as the election results come out. But, as the age-old saying goes, “With uncertainty comes opportunity.” I am confident there will be plenty of both of those as we round out this wild year. If you ever want to chat about what those opportunities could look like for you, don’t hesitate to reach out!
Thinking of refinancing? The process is pretty similar to when you first got your mortgage. If that all seems like a blur, don’t worry. At Better Mortgage, the online portal shows you exactly what’s next on your refinance to-do list, and they’re there every step of the way in case you need help. Here’s a
The economy engine is getting back in place. People are spending. FUN FACT – used car prices tend to be a major metric to watch, and they are rising. People are getting out there, driving, actually going to work in some cases, etc.. In fact, the July consumer index had the biggest jump that we’ve seen in decades between June and July.
Want to nerd out on the data with me? Take a look below, and, as always, if you do want to double-click on anything or have a convo – I’m here for you!
Things are certainly picking up: Mortgage applications have increased dramatically. and inventory levels are on the rise. However, prices aren’t falling that trend in all cases. (Great for buyers!) We’re seeing an average of 1-4% over the asking price (vs 20-30% in many cases in the past)! This does vary property-to-property, and if you ever need help navigating pricing or the right offer strategy to win, you know who to ask! 🙂
Purchase applications were up 18% compared to the same time last year and up 6% from a week ago, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association‘s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey. This gives us two back-to-back weeks of positive year-over-year prints for purchase applications in the final weeks of the typical housing market heat months. It’s not a coincidence that
Things have undoubtedly been crazy lately, and many of you have been asking about the impact to the housing market in the Bay Area.
Inventory is low, but on the rise. Prices are down, and buyers have increased leverage. As we move towards reopening, I strongly believe that many of these trends will be temporary. The housing market here will stay resilient and, therefore, competition will heat up. If you’re realizing now that you don’t love your home, there is really no better time to buy.
Buying a home is usually the most expensive purchase people make in their lives. It is considered to be a symbol of success which signals to others that you are getting closer to fulfilling the American dream. Knowing that buying a home is a big financial and psychological commitment, finding out how much you can afford should be your #1 priority.
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