Entries by Rick Bell
Curated Home | Create a Little Sanctuary of Your Own
I think one of the things many of us struggle with-whether we’ve just purchased a new home or have lived in the same one for forty years-is figuring out how to make a house truly feel like home. We decorate. We arrange furniture. We paint walls, hang artwork, renovate kitchens, and tend our gardens. But […]
Just Listed: Easy California Living in San Jose’s Cambrian Neighborhood
There’s something especially appealing about a classic single-story ranch home—and our newest listing at 4032 Hastings Avenue in San Jose offers that timeless ease along with comfortable, flexible spaces designed for everyday living.
Los Altos Home Sells in 7 Days for $215,000 Over Asking
How Strategic Preparation Helped This Los Altos Home Sell $215,000 Over Asking
Los Altos, 1624 Newcastle Drive, Offered at $3,498,000
This classic South Los Altos ranch home has been lovingly updated over the years, so you can move right in and enjoy. Improvements include the kitchen, bathrooms, windows, plumbing, heating and air conditioning, a metal roof, and more — all thoughtfully done.
From Clutter to Market-Ready: The Estate Sale Process Explained | COMPASS Los Altos
Selling a home isn’t just about fresh paint or staging—it’s about making space. Years of belongings need sorting, organizing, and sometimes letting go, which can feel overwhelming. This is especially true after an inheritance, a parent’s move to assisted living, or a long-time downsizing. At COMPASS Los Altos, Rick and Suzanne partner with trusted estate […]
Proposition 19 and Property Tax Portability: What California Homeowners 55+ Need to Know
As middle-aged real estate agents, many of our friends and prospective clients are considering the next phase of their lives, which often includes relocating to a more suitable residence, often out of the Bay Area. As part of this analysis, we are regularly asked 3 questions relating to the sale of one’s primary residence: how […]
San Francisco Peninsula Real Estate Market Update | Los Altos & Surrounding Areas Q3 2025
In this side walk presentation, Rick provides context to the San Francisco Bay Real Estate Market, in Particular, the Peninsula market extending between Burlingame and Los Gatos.
San Francisco Bay Area Real Estate Update | 9.2025
In this sidewalk presentation, Rick provides context for the San Francisco Bay Area real estate market, particularly the Peninsula market, which extends between Burlingame and Los Gatos.
Los Altos, 1577 Fairway Drive, Sold for $3,600,000
We were pleased to represent the buyer in their purchase of this wonderful home. Perched above Fairway Drive, most of this property enjoys filtered views of the Los Altos Golf & Country Club’s 15th fairway, including 4 course-facing decks.