San Jose’s newest park will bear the name of a pioneering Chinese American business leader. Councilmembers unanimously approved...
Collins: Listing a property today? You have options
In a challenging housing market like the one we are experiencing, some real estate brokers are offering sellers a new proposition: test the market quietly, with limited exposure. At first glance, that approach can sound strategic, especially for homeowners who value privacy or want to avoid the pressure of public price reductions. However, this strategy comes with substantial trade-offs. Before choosing a private or off-market path over listing on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), sellers should understand what they gain and what they potentially give up. Several major brokerages have introduced proprietary platforms to facilitate these “pre-market” or “exclusive” listings....
