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    California’s Wooden Balcony and Staircase Bill

    By Golovko Homes | September 19, 2024

    SB 326: What to Know About California’s Wooden Balcony and Staircase Bill (Sourced from Deck and balcony inspections inc.) If you serve on the board of a homeowners’ association (HOA) in California, understanding and complying with the state’s balcony laws—particularly Senate Bill 326 (SB 326)—is crucial. Passed as an amendment to the Davis-Stirling Act (Civ.... Read More

    Proposition 19: Understanding California’s Property Tax Changes for Homeowners

    By Golovko Homes | March 28, 2024

    Proposition 19: Understanding California’s Property Tax Changes for Homeowners Mar 28, 2024 Thinking about downsizing or relocating within California? Proposition 19, passed in November 2020 but only recently going into effect, might be a game-changer for your property taxes. But with any major change, understanding the ins and outs is crucial. This blog post will... Read More

    Market Connection: February 2024 Market Outlook and Report

    By Golovko Homes | March 1, 2024

    Market Connection: February 2024 Market Outlook and Report Feb 29, 2024 Turning Point in San Mateo County Market: Buckle Up Buyers! Hold onto your hats! Based on recent data, a turning point might be upon us in the San Mateo County real estate market. While the time frame is brief, the trends are unmistakable: sellers... Read More

    Market Connection: January 2024 Market Outlook and Report

    By Golovko Homes | January 29, 2024

    Market Connection: January 2024 Market Outlook and Report Jan 25, 2024 3 Keys to Hitting Your Homeownership Goals in 2024 If buying or selling a home is your goal for 2024, it’s important to understand today’s housing market, know your why, and work with industry experts to bring your homeownership vision for the new year... Read More

    Additional Dwelling Units!

    By Golovko Homes | December 30, 2023

    Additional Dwelling Units! New CA Law allows home owners to sell their ADUs (Additional Dwelling Units) as of Jan 1’24 by establishing an HOA for the ADU to separate it out from the main property. That’s the government’s way of trying to boost up inventory – should be interesting. Here is an excerpt from an... Read More

    Why Everyone Should Set Up a Trust

    By Golovko Homes | June 30, 2022

    Why Everyone Should Set Up a Trust | Golovko Homes If you have any questions, give me a ring! Silicon Valley/Bay Area Real Estate – Olga Golovko – Keller Williams Realty See what your home is worth in today’s market: https://www.golovkohomes.com/home-val… Olga Golovko Call/Text: (650) 409-OLGA (6542) Email: experts@golovkohomes.com Web: https://golovkohomes.com Read More

    Residential Appraisers: Data Scientists, Artists, or Quacks?

    By Golovko Homes | April 1, 2022

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    Top 5 Home Remodeling Projects to Increase Resale Value

    By Golovko Homes | April 1, 2022

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    What The Flies

    By Golovko Homes | November 29, 2021

    Shoo Fly.. Don’t bother me! One fly here… another there.. have you experienced the frustration of what seems like the fly that can’t be killed? The first step in solving the issue is identification. It is easy to confuse house flies with several other fly species, including cluster flies. The different types of flies may... Read More

    Understanding The Appraisal Process

    By Golovko Homes | January 3, 2025

    Understanding The Appraisal Process Sourced from : National Association of Realtors The Appraisal process can be tricky when buying a home. After doing some research I have compiled a list of frequently asked questions and their answers for you to better understand the appraisal process. Heres to a quick and easy home buying process. If... Read More

    Should you invest in moving insurance?

    By Golovko Homes | September 28, 2023

    Should you invest in moving insurance? Moving insurance is not something many people think about. Many people do not move often enough for it to be on their radar, and even if they are moving it normally comes in a packaged bundle. As someone who helps oversee many moves in a year I personally believe... Read More

    Understanding Californias FAIR Plan

    By Golovko Homes | August 31, 2023

    California’s FAIR Plan? Good or Bad? You may have noticed the increase of fires in California these past five years. You aren’t the only one. In the past year 362,000 acres of land in California was damaged by the wildfires. As a result, the California state government announced the FAIR Plan, an insurance policy to... Read More

    What are the leading 2023 interior design and home décor trends?

    By Golovko Homes | July 27, 2023

    What are the leading 2023 interior design and home décor trends? If you are looking for some ideas as you are redoing your home I found some wonderful ideas from Decorilla. The full article can be found at https://www.decorilla.com/online-decorating/interior-design-trends-2023/, but I captured some of the highlights below. I hope you enjoy and happy decorating!! 2023... Read More

    Why You Should Always Run Your Dishwasher at Night

    By Golovko Homes | July 2, 2023

    This tip can save you serious money. When do you typically run your dishwasher? Personally, I like to get it going after dinner before queuing up yet another re-watch of Parks & Recreation, or ahead of a big kitchen cleaning where I’ve (finally) cleaned out the fridge and the freezer. But it turns out, a simple decision like... Read More