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Rick Bell
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Suzanne Bell
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Compass Concierge Explained
/in Real Estate /by Rick BellCompass recently rolled out a pre-market renovation program called Compass Concierge, which was designed to empower sellers in maximizing the value of their property before placing the property on the market. Compass will advance funds, interest-free, which may be used to renovate a property before going to market. Painting, floor covering, landscaping, even kitchen, and bath remodels may be completed through this program. Once the house is sold, Compass is reimbursed out of the escrow proceeds, again, interest-free. Before Compass Concierge, we had many clients that would have been interested in completing a minor renovation if the process had been streamlined, quick and didn’t require an up-front investment, particularly when dealing with estate sales that involve multiple decision-makers involved.
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Closet Organizing | Overhaul Your Wardrobe In 5 Simple Steps
/in Lifestyle /by Suzanne BellWith a new season, comes a natural inclination to change things around the household. And as a real estate agent, I am often asked for guidance that transcends a real estate transaction, including how to better organize one’s wardrobe space. Prepping your closet for a new season takes a few hours of your time but is worth every minute invested. So before you rush out and shop for new pieces to elevate your wardrobe, consider paying your closet a visit.
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Sunnyvale | 309 N. Sunnyvale Avenue
/in Real Estate /by Rick BellThis charming 1915 bungalow sits on a large 10,500+/- square foot parcel and is located less than a mile from vibrant downtown Murphy Street in Sunnyvale. The possibilities for this property are endless; remodel, rebuild, construct an accessory dwelling unit (buyer to independently verify the possibilities).
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How to Make A Beautiful Bed
/in Lifestyle /by Suzanne BellWhenever Rick and I are preparing a home for the market, we spend quite a bit of time and focus on making sure the bedrooms in a home reflect a beautiful and cozy space. Today’s article, How to Make a Beautiful Bed includes designer tips beginning with linen selection, pillows, and shams to photos of six luxurious beds from homes that we have recently staged and sold. Beautiful bedrooms shouldn’t be reserved for marketing brochures. After all, we spend a third of our lives sleeping, our bedroom should be a luxurious place to rest and enjoy.
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Coming Soon | 309 N. Sunnyvale Avenue, Sunnyvale
/in Real Estate /by Rick BellThis charming 1915 bungalow sits on a large 10,500+/- square foot parcel and is located less than a mile from vibrant downtown Murphy Street in Sunnyvale. The possibilities for this property are endless; remodel, rebuild, construct an accessory dwelling unit (buyer to independently verify the possibilities).
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Debunking Thread Count
/in Lifestyle /by Suzanne BellWe spend as much as one-third of our life asleep, so it makes sense to invest in a good night’s rest by choosing comfortable sheets. In search of the formula for a better night sleep, I decided to reach out to Celeste Randolph, owner of Celeste Randolph Designs for a professional opinion.
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Bay Area Events | 5 Things To Do This Weekend
/in Lifestyle, Public Interest /by Suzanne BellThis week’s list of Bay Area Events includes 4 lively foodie events with one taking place right here in Mountain View. The 48th Mountain View Art & Wine Festival will take place September 7-8 on Castro Street in downtown Mountain View. An authentic and moveable feast for the senses, this year’s festival will feature 500 professional artists and craft makers. Other fun weekend events include Pub in the Park, Avacado Con, and Eat Like An Italian in Palo Alto.
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Bay Area Events | 10 Things To Do Labor Day Weekend
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Foreign National Home Buying Tumbles
/in Real Estate /by Rick BellAccording to a new report by the National Association of Realtors – based on a survey of its member agents – the purchase of U.S. homes by foreign nationals plunged in the 12 months through March 2019. The drop was particularly steep for Chinese nationals, for whom California has been the top destination. Thinking this through, the recent protests in Hong Kong proceeded this study, so it will be interesting to see how this unrest impacts buying behavior one way or the other.
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7 Fun Things To Do in The Bay Area This Weekend + New Restaurant Openings
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