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Is It Time to Put your House Back on The Market

March 24, 2025

Is It Time to Put your House Back on The Market

Thinking About Selling Your House Again? Here’s Why Spring Could Be Your Second Chance If you took your home off the market in late 2024, you weren&rsquo...

How Smart Homes Are Reshaping Real Estate

Home Staging

March 10, 2025

How Smart Homes Are Reshaping Real Estate

In a world increasingly dominated by technology, smart home features are becoming a major selling point for buyers. From voice-controlled lighting to intellige...

Home Selling

March 2, 2025

Understanding Closing Cost as a Seller

Closing Costs Uncovered: A Seller’s Guide for the Bay Area Selling your home in the Bay Area? Understanding closing costs is key to ensuring a smooth and...

The Hidden Costs of Homeownership: What Buyers Need to Know Beyond the Purchase Price

February 23, 2025

The Hidden Costs of Homeownership: What Buyers Need to Know Beyond ...

Purchasing a home is an exciting milestone, but many buyers underestimate the additional costs beyond the purchase price. While the down payment often takes ce...

The Art of Staging: How to Create a Space Buyers Will Fall in Love With

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February 16, 2025

The Art of Staging: How to Create a Space Buyers Will Fall in Love ...

When it comes to selling your home, first impressions matter more than ever. That’s where home staging comes in. As professional stagers, our mission is ...

Is the Buyer Supposed to Find the Home or the Realtor?

February 9, 2025

Is the Buyer Supposed to Find the Home or the Realtor?

Who Finds Your Dream Home? The Perfect Balance Between Buyer and Realtor Who Finds the Homes: The Buyer or the Realtor? When it comes to purchasing a home, one...

The Ultimate Guide to Staging Your Home to Sell Faster

February 2, 2025

The Ultimate Guide to Staging Your Home to Sell Faster

When it comes to selling your home, first impressions are everything. Staging your home can make a significant difference in attracting buyers and closing the ...

5 Essential Tips Every First-Time Homebuyer Should Know Before You Buy

January 26, 2025

5 Essential Tips Every First-Time Homebuyer Should Know Before You Buy

Buying Your First Home: The Ultimate Guide for First-Time Homebuyers Purchasing your first home is a major milestone, but the process can feel overwhelming if ...

The Pros and Cons of a Reverse Mortgage: What You Need to Know

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January 19, 2025

The Pros and Cons of a Reverse Mortgage: What You Need to Know

At Heckenberg Realty, we’re committed to helping our clients make informed decisions about their financial futures. For homeowners aged 62 and older, a r...

How Landscaping Impacts Property Value and Buyer Perception

December 16, 2024

How Landscaping Impacts Property Value and Buyer Perception

First impressions matter, and for real estate, it’s all about curb appeal. But landscaping is more than just an aesthetic choice—it’s a strat...

The Pros and Cons of Buying an "As-Is" Home

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December 9, 2024

The Pros and Cons of Buying an "As-Is" Home

What Does "As-Is" Mean in Real Estate? When a property is listed "as-is," it means the seller is not offering to make any repairs or improvements before the sa...

December 3, 2024

Holiday Season Homebuying Tips

If you’re planning to buy a new home during the holiday season, it can be an especially hectic period to navigate. Buying a home is often a stressful exp...

home buyer

November 21, 2024

Should you Rent or Buy a Home

Should You Rent or Buy? Here’s How Homeownership Impacts Wealth Deciding whether to rent or buy a home? A major factor to consider is how much homeowners...

The Power of Teamwork: A Lesson in Resilience and Patience

November 12, 2024

The Power of Teamwork: A Lesson in Resilience and Patience

In any real estate transaction, there are six key players who make the deal happen: the seller, the buyer, the listing agent, the buyer’s agent, the loan...

Top Mistakes Homebuyers Are Making in Today’s Real Estate Market — and How to Avoid Them

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November 12, 2024

Top Mistakes Homebuyers Are Making in Today’s Real Estate Market — ...

Buying a home is an exciting milestone, but in today’s fast-moving real estate market, it’s easy to make costly mistakes. Whether you’re a fi...

Cost Of Selling A House In San Mateo County

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October 15, 2024

Cost Of Selling A House In San Mateo County

Selling Your House In San Mateo County?Take Our Advice To Increase Your Profits Selling a house may be an exciting and overwhelming experience, particularly in...

San Mateo County Market Update: What You Need to Know in March 2024

March 19, 2024

San Mateo County Market Update: What You Need to Know in March 2024

Welcome to the March edition of your local real estate update for San Mateo County! This month, we'll delve into some key trends, recent developments, and what...

homeownership

January 19, 2024

Own Your Piece of the Dream: Why Homeownership Matters More Than Ever

Homeownership Is Still at the Heart of the American Dream Buying a home is a powerful decision, and it remains at the heart of the American Dream. Unlike rent...

2 Reasons Why Today’s Mortgage Rate Trend Is Good for Sellers

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January 17, 2024

2 Reasons Why Today’s Mortgage Rate Trend Is Good for Sellers

2 Reasons Why Today’s Mortgage Rate Trend Is Good for Sellers If you’ve been holding off on selling your house to make a move because you felt mor...

interest rate

September 27, 2023

Mortgage Rates

Mortgage Rates: Past, Present, and Possible Future If you’re hoping to buy a home this year, you’re probably paying close attention to mortgage ra...

home prices

September 25, 2023

Experts Project for Home Prices Over the Next 5 Years

What Experts Project for Home Prices Over the Next 5 Years If you're planning to buy a home, one thing to consider is what experts project home prices will do...

The Many Non-Financial Benefits of Homeownership

September 21, 2023

The Many Non-Financial Benefits of Homeownership

The Many Non-Financial Benefits of Homeownership Buying and owning your own home can have a big impact on your life. While there are financial reasons to beco...

Home Equity Can Offset Affordability Challenges

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September 13, 2023

Home Equity Can Offset Affordability Challenges

Your Home Equity Can Offset Affordability Challenges Are you thinking about selling your house? If so, today’s mortgage rates may be making you wonder i...

Remote Work Is Changing How Some Buyers Search for Their Dream Homes

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September 6, 2023

Remote Work Is Changing How Some Buyers Search for Their Dream Homes

Remote Work Is Changing How Some Buyers Search for Their Dream Homes The way Americans work has changed in recent years, and remote work is at the forefront o...

How Owning a Home Grows Your Wealth with Time

July 13, 2023

How Owning a Home Grows Your Wealth with Time

How Owning a Home Grows Your Wealth with Time [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, be sure to factor in the lo...

Why Buyers Need an Expert Agent on Their Side

July 8, 2023

Why Buyers Need an Expert Agent on Their Side

Why Buyers Need an Expert Agent by Their Side The process of buying a home can feel a bit intimidating, even under normal circumstances. But today's market is...

Low Housing Inventory is in a Sweet Spot for Sellers

July 7, 2023

Low Housing Inventory is in a Sweet Spot for Sellers

Low Housing Inventory Is a Sweet Spot for Sellers [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights Today’s housing inventory is still well below more normal years. This ...

Foreclosure Numbers Today Aren't Like 2008

July 1, 2023

Foreclosure Numbers Today Aren't Like 2008

Foreclosure Numbers Today Aren’t Like 2008 If you've been keeping up with the news lately, you've probably come across headlines talking about the incre...

Five Reasons Millenials are Buying Homes

June 20, 2023

Five Reasons Millenials are Buying Homes

5 Reasons Millennials Are Buying Homes In the United States, there are over 72 million millennials. If you’re part of that generation and have thought a...

How Remote Work Expands Your Homebuying Horizons

June 1, 2023

How Remote Work Expands Your Homebuying Horizons

How Remote Work Expands Your Homebuying Horizons Even as some companies transition back into the office, remote work remains a popular choice for many profess...

Saving for a Down Payment? Here's What You Need to Know.

May 28, 2023

Saving for a Down Payment? Here's What You Need to Know.

Saving for a Down Payment? Here’s What You Need To Know. If you're planning to buy your first home, then you're probably focused on saving for all the c...

The True Cost of Selling Your House on Your Own

May 23, 2023

The True Cost of Selling Your House on Your Own

The True Cost of Selling Your House on Your Own Selling your house is no simple task. While some homeowners opt to sell their homes on their own, known as a F...

Key Reasons to Use a Real Estate Agent When you SELL

May 15, 2023

Key Reasons to Use a Real Estate Agent When you SELL

Key Reasons To Use a Real Estate Agent When You Sell [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights An agent is a really important part of selling your home because they bri...

Balancing your Wants and Needs as a Homebuyer this Spring

April 19, 2023

Balancing your Wants and Needs as a Homebuyer this Spring

Are you ready for spring home buying? If so, you may be feeling a bit overwhelmed with all the options available. But don't worry, balancing your wants and nee...

a house with a well-maintained lawn and flower garden.

April 17, 2023

Spring Market - Price it Right!

Are you planning to sell your house this spring? Well, you're in luck because spring is one of the best times to put your property on the market. However, to a...

April 13, 2023

Selling a Home: Inspections

If you're planning to sell your home, you may be wondering about the home inspection process. Home inspections are a common part of the home buying process,...

Changing Mortgage Rates and How They Can Impact You

April 12, 2023

Changing Mortgage Rates and How They Can Impact You

This year, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate has fluctuated between 6% and 7%. If you're unsure whether to buy a home, it's important to understand how even a sm...

Heckenberg Realty’s Ultimate Guide to Selling Your Home in San Mateo

April 2, 2023

Heckenberg Realty’s Ultimate Guide to Selling Your Home in San Mateo

About 20 miles south of San Francisco, San Mateo embodies the best of the Bay Area, mixing an urban and suburban atmosphere in this vibrant community. Resident...

5 Essential Tips for Choosing the Right Home for Your Family in Redwood City

December 14, 2022

5 Essential Tips for Choosing the Right Home for Your Family in Red...

There are a lot of things to consider when choosing a new Redwood City home for your family. To make the transition from a familiar home to a new one as smooth...

Thinking About Relocating to San Mateo? Here are 5 Things You Need to Know

November 9, 2022

Thinking About Relocating to San Mateo? Here are 5 Things You Need ...

San Mateo’s scenic views, mild climate, and proximity to major tech companies have created an increasingly competitive real estate market. Located betwee...

A Cheatsheet for Buying and Selling Your Home with Less Stress

September 14, 2022

A Cheatsheet for Buying and Selling Your Home with Less Stress

Whether you’re selling for the first time or you’re a moving pro, buying and selling your home can be stressful. Heckenberg Realty knows this and i...

A Real Estate Professional Helps You Separate Fact from Fiction

August 2, 2022

A Real Estate Professional Helps You Separate Fact from Fiction

A Real Estate Professional Helps You Separate Fact from Fiction If you’re following the news, chances are you’ve seen or heard some headlines about...

Follow These 6 Tips To Find Your Perfect Neighborhood In The Bay Area

July 1, 2022

Follow These 6 Tips To Find Your Perfect Neighborhood In The Bay Area

Buying a new home is daunting, and one of the most important aspects to consider is the location. While there’s no bad side to the Bay Area, different li...

Heckenberg’s Complete Homebuying Guide In San Mateo

June 30, 2022

Heckenberg’s Complete Homebuying Guide In San Mateo

Buying a home can be a complicated process. While hiring an experienced realtor like John Heckenberg or Kari Eden Schaiman at Heckenberg & Realty Associate...

April 20, 2019

Dealing With Financing

As the events of the last few years in the real estate industry show, people forget about the tremendous financial responsibility of purchasing a home at their...

August 21, 2018

Relocating to the Big City

Moving from a small town or suburb to a large city can be an intimidating proposition. Here are a few tips to help make your move as painless as possible. Rese...

August 21, 2018

5 Tips for Buying a Home

Looking to buy a home? Here are five essential tips for making the process as smooth as possible. Get your finances in order. Start by getting a full picture o...

August 21, 2018

Preparing to Sell

Selling your home doesn't just mean hiring a realtor to stick a sign out front. There are a lot of preparations you should make to ensure you get the best offe...

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Low Housing Inventory is in a Sweet Spot for Sellers

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