Claudine Young, Realtor

As a homeowner and real estate investor myself, I understand how overwhelming buying and selling property can be.  I pride myself on providing my clients with superior service and the personal attention they need.  Real estate is a relationship business and my clients trust my business acumen and market sense. By continuously advising and educating my clients, they feel confident throughout the process of buying the perfect home or selling a home quickly.  A home is one of the most important and largest financial investments for any family. My clients work hard to realize home ownership so it is important for me to understand my client’s objectives to help them maximize their investment.  Leveraging my experience in corporate America and a Big 4 Public Accounting firm allows me to negotiate and develop strategies to maximize the value and return on investment for buyers and sellers. Additionally, my team of professionals holds themselves personally accountable to my clients. Our teamwork ensures that every transaction receives focused attention so that we seamlessly and consistently deliver on client expectations.      

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Perspective | The due diligence you need to do before buying a condo

REAL ESTATE MATTERS | You need to know the condition of the building and the board's finances.

Reviewing a condominium's  HOA documents especially meeting minutes and financial information, is an extremely important part of the decision making process before purchasing a condo.

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Why does everyone stage their home when selling in the Bay Area?

“Every nook and cranny is being dressed.”

I always recommend that my sellers stage their home as it helps  buyers better visualize how spaces in the home can be used.

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Learn how to create Defensible Space, a buffer between your home and vegetation, can improve your home’s chance of surviving a wildfire.

t's wildfire prevention week.  Are you ready for the upcoming wildfire season? Check out Cal Fire's website readyforwildfire.org for information on how to protect yourself and your home.

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Mortgage Rates Hit 5% for First Time Since 2011

The monthly cost of buying a typical home has surged by more than a third over the past year by one estimate, yet demand remains robust.

Interest rates on an average 30-year fixed rate mortgage has hit its highest level in more than a decade.

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How the Bay Area’s 25 largest cities rank on ‘quality of life’ metrics — and how that compares with affordability

Based on 11 measures of quality of life, the Bay Area’s top city may be a bit of a...

As home values continue to increase in the Bay Area, check out how your city ranks in terms of "quality of life" metrics and affordability.

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These are the hottest real estate neighborhoods in each Bay Area county

Real estate growth during the pandemic has been fastest in neighborhoods outside of city...

Is your home located in one of these neighborhoods?

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Fed raises rates and projects six more increases in 2022.

The Federal Reserve lifted its policy interest rate for the first time since 2018 and penciled in six more rate increases this year as it tries to combat a burst of quick price increases.

With inflation at a 40-year high, the Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point.  This is the first increase since 2018 and policy makers project six additional increases in 2022.

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How Smart Home Technology Can Be a Selling Point

Smart home technology offers homeowners savings, safety, and convenience. And it can help them market their home if they decide to sell.

Smart Home technology makes my life easier and more efficient - from thermostats that automatically turn to eco mode when I am away from home to irrigation systems that do not water when it rains.  Have you invested in any smart home technology?

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36 of the most expensive ZIP codes are in the Bay Area - but only 4 of them are in San Francisco

According to its 2021 list of the top 100 most expensive zip codes in the country, 72%...

According to PropertyShark, 72 of the top 100 most expensive zip codes in the country were in California - with 50% of those in the Bay Area. Atherton tops the list for the 5th year in a row with a median home sale price of $7.5 million.

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How to protect your home from wildfire with some simple landscaping changes

Learn what plants and mulches to use to reduce the chances of wildfire touching your home.

Is your home fire safe?

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Natural-Pool Owners Are Kissing Chlorine and Other Chemicals Goodbye

Intense demand during Covid and a shortage of chlorine tabs have homeowners hopping from chemical-treated pools to greener alternatives.

Looking for a green alternative to the traditional pool?  Try a natural pool.

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Tiny cloffices — workspaces in closets — are big, thanks to the pandemic

Designers and homeowners offer ideas and advice on how to turn even the smallest of spaces into a place where you can work from home.

Do you need a Cloffice?

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ADUs, ‘granny flats’ and work studios are hot properties — and increasingly legal, too

Whether you call them granny flats, in-law units or ADUs (accessory dwelling units), tiny homes built on your main property have become a hot commodity over the last year.

An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is a great way to add value to your property.

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When Friends Move Next Door

Baby boomers entering their golden years are adding a new feature to their dream homes: handpicked neighbors.

Many baby boomers are retiring to areas where they already have friends.  Would you like to move next door to your friends?

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4 Essential Tips for Updating Your Kitchen Countertops

If you're ready to upgrade your kitchen countertops but have no idea where to start, the...

What's your favorite countertop? I prefer engineered stone like Caesarstone or Dekton for its low maintenance, durability, and stain resistance.

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The New Trend in Home Gardens—Landscaping to Calm Anxiety

As we enter the second spring of the pandemic, ‘the quiet garden’ offers a place for soothe jittery nerves. Here’s how to achieve your kind of hush.

How are you updating your backyard?

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How to make that DIY paint job look more professional

Experts share advice on choosing colors, prepping, dealing with edges and more.

Paint is a great way to update your home!