OPEN HOUSE:  Feb. 16th and Feb. 17th, 1-4pm2232 Portsmouth Way, San Mateo www.2232Portsmouth.com 4 Bed | 2 Bath | 1530 sqft | 5000 sqft lot | Offered at $1,450,000Completely Remodeled  Come meet your new home at 2232 Portsmouth Way in San Mateo!Get into this neighborhood and it is BOOMING all around you! The neighborhood is what completes a home! COME SEE!COME SEE this wonderful, socially interactive home in the Fiesta Gardens neighborhood! You will inherit great neighbors, community pool, clubhouse, tennis courts, activities, convenience, and a location like none other! Block Parties, NYE Progressive Dinners, and more...If you work in Foster City, you can get to work without getting on the freeway! Sony, VISA, Gilead are just 2 miles away. Bike, Walk or Drive to work without touching ... 01/12/2019

 Thinking of Selling or Buying?, I can help!  I run home sales stastics every week to stay informed on what the market is saying!    01/08/2019

 Live downtown San Mateo and across from Central Park! OPEN HOUSE Dec. 9th, 2-4pm827 Laurel Avenue in San Mateo is For Sale - Updated!2 master suites, 2.5 bath, 2 car parking in underground garage OPEN HOUSE: Dec. 9th, 2-4pm827 Laurel Avenue, San Mateo Offered at $1,100,000 Photos and Video Link www.827Laurel.com   12/08/2018

 Beautifully remodeled down to the studs!  In between two amazing downtowns; San Mateo and Burlingame! HUGE backyard that you can do whatever your heart desires.  OWN this amazing home and it can grow and evolve with you.  It's on a 7900 sqft LOT!  512 N Claremont Street, San Mateo is For Sale! 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1320 sqft - remodeled down to the studs!Offered at $1,500,000 Virtual Tour/Video (includes drawing for 2nd unit)http://www.512NClaremontSt.com  Charming period home recently remodeled down to the studs on quiet street in San Mateo. Extra-large lot zoned R2 is perfect for adding a second income property or using as a large backyard to enjoy with friends and family. For the developer, electrical and plumbing was piped out to the garage and a meter installed in anticipation for the se... 10/22/2018

San Mateo Condos for Sale - 240 N Bayshore Blvd Unit 319 Asking price $598,888 OPEN SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 9, 2017 1-4 PM AND SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 2-4PM2BR/2BA Bright and beautiful two bedrooms two bath condo on the 3rd floor at the desirable Villa Nova community.Located in the best location of the complex furthest from street and freeway, this unit is quiet and spacious living room is enhanced by the engineered wood floors.Dining area and updated kitchen feature new cabinets, granite counters, stainless steel appliances and elegant marble floors. A master suite, updated baths, in unit washer and dryer, two deeded parking spaces and 5x10 storage space complete the list.This well-managed complex offers a BBQ area, spa, elevator, secured building, and garage. Easy access to public transp... 09/09/2017

Good Afternoon! Wishing a very happy and productive 2017 New Year!  Looking forward to another fantastic year of assisting my clients obtain their dreams of home ownership!  Please don't hesitate to call me at (650) 409-5918!All the best,  Mike 01/05/2017

Wednesday Food for Thought: “The separation of talent and skill is one of the greatest misunderstood concepts for people who are trying to excel, who have dreams, who want to do things. Talent you have naturally. Skill is only developed by hours and hours and hours of beating on your craft." - Will Smith  Interest rates increased last week when the Feds spoke on Wednesday. This was the expected outcome of their meeting. The 2nd major increase since the election results. We also anticipate two more increases in 2017.  What does this mean for you?   1. If you were pre-approved for a home loan before November 7th, you want to reach out to your lender to update your pre-approval. Call me if you haven’t heard from your lender!  2. Credit cards and 2nd mortgage rates are likely to increase th... 12/21/2016

1222 Palm Avenue, San Mateo – Craftsman home for sale  Offered at $1,650,000 3 bedrooms | 2 bath | 2,040 sq ft | 7,200 sq ft lotUnder Contract 1222 Palm Virtual Tour   Special Features! Original Batchelder Arts & Crafts Fireplace 300 Sq Ft “Four Seasons” Front Porch (outdoor living room - year round!) Attic with 20ft Ceiling -  great expansion possibilities Solar Power System/Roof  - lower utility billSound System (Sonos)Internet-connected thermostat (Ecobee)Sprinkler (Rain Machin)Venetian Plaster walls in dining roomCorner lot   Located in the beautiful and historic Hayward Park neighborhood, on the corner of Palm Ave and 13th, is this elegant turn-of-the-century craftsman home featuring modern sustainability including roof-top solar panels, Internet-connected thermostat (Ecobee) sprin... 10/21/2016

Rent Payments Can Really Add Up!No matter how much you pay in rent, you might be surprised what it adds up to over the years. Investing your money is a wiser financial choice. With the current home prices and mortgage rates, this is an excellent time to look into buying your own home in San Mateo, California. Rent Payments Can Really Add Up! No matter how much you pay in rent, you might be surprised what it adds up to over the years. Investing your money is a wiser financial choice. With the current home prices and mortgage rates, this is an excellent time to look into buying your own home in Burlingame, California. Common Concerns of Renters and Homeowners - Advantages and Considerations BUYINGProperty builds equityResponsible for maintenanceTax deductible mortgage interest*Responsible... 06/20/2016

438 Highland Avenue, San Mateo, is now in contract! The neighbors came out to greet the newest members of the neighborhood. The buyers are thrilled!    Learn more at www.MaryAnnT.com            07/27/2015

Another migration south to the Peninsula! I just helped another happy professional couple, and their dog 'Paddy', purchase their first home together. We found this adorable condo in San Mateo. Congratulations, and welcome to the neighborhood! Learn more at www.MaryAnnT.com            06/03/2015

 It's Fathers' Day and fair season! Watch the video to see what else is happening on the Peninsula this month. 06/02/2015

  Check out this beautiful, centrally located condo in San Mateo THIS WEEKEND. Open House: Saturday and Sunday, from 1 - 4 p.m. Large Living Room with Dining Area Eat-In Kitchen with Stainless Appliances Master Suite with Two Closets In-Unit Laundry, Extra Storage, Two Decks Pool, Spa, Sauna and Billiards Room     Learn more at www.MaryAnnT.com               05/13/2015

This delightful 1928 bungalow just went on the market. It has three bedrooms, one bathroom and all modern necessities. Contact me for details! (650) 399-5505. Open house this Saturday and Sunday: 1 pm - 4 pm. Formal entry, large living room and dining room Original hardwood floors! Eat-in kitchen with granite, gas stove, built-in hutch with butcher block counter Updated bathroom with shower over tub and walnut-finish vanity topped with granite Hidden artist’s studio fronted with its own private patio “Gardener’s garden” with herbs, flowering plants, drought-resistant natives and meandering brick pathways Attached one-car garage with laundry and plenty of storage space Conveniently located midway between Burlingame and San Mateo with easy access highways and Caltrain   Learn more at www... 12/18/2014

Welcome to the final post of my renovation blog series. Today we’ll talk about the breathtaking backyard of this 1949 San Mateo ranch house. As with all posts in this series, I’ll walk you through the area while explaining the changes we made, and why. The hidden jewel of this property is the backyard, and we knew it was one of the primary features that would sell the house. The original owners of the home had very close ties to the floral and gardening industry. In fact, their family has been in this business for three generations! It’s clear from the backyard’s layout that they appreciate of balance and beauty of flowering plants. The Challenge The love of nature is apparent in the focal point of the backyard: the rock waterfall and pond. It is also apparent in old family photos that ... 11/24/2014

Today on the renovation blog series, we’ll talk about the deck just outside the dining room of this 1949 San Mateo ranch house. As with all posts in this series, I’ll walk you through the area while explaining the changes we made, and why. The lathe-covered deck, located directly outside the dining room, is a huge bonus for this property. It suggests its use as an additional ‘outdoor room’, or an extension of the home. The Challenge The deck itself is redwood, and it was in good condition to begin with. Unfortunately, the lathe-covering was not. There was extensive dry rot damage, so it would have to be replaced, as it was at the end of its useful life. Additionally, the perimeter plants were sparse and anemic. We’d need to make them look lush again. Our Solution The effect of an outdoo... 11/21/2014

VA Mortgage Loans in San Mateo CA and 100% financing on VA Loans - the best loan program and loan payment in the country! VA Mortgage Loans are one of the best mortgage loan programs available today for active duty and honorably discharged Veterans. Here are some of the main features of this great program: - 100% financing, no down payment required. - Monthly mortgage insurance is not tacked on to your payment. - More lenient credit qualifying standards than other types of mortgage loans. - Low rates compared to other loan programs. Here's how to qualify for a VA Mortgage Loan in San Mateo CA: You must first verify your eligibility. Eligibility is verified by ordering your Certificate of Eligibility or COE. An approved San Carlos CA VA loan lender can order your COE for you, or you can ... 11/18/2014

Today on the renovation blog series, we’ll talk about the master bathroom in this 1949 San Mateo ranch house. As with all posts in this series, I’ll walk you through the room while explaining the changes we made, and why. The Challenge The master bathroom was very cool, for circa 1962. Both the sink and the tub were turquoise blue porcelain. The back wall was lined with a full mirror, the counter was plastic laminate, and the entire area was illuminated with twin swaged glass lamps. However, the room was small, and made to feel smaller by the glass and metal shower doors surrounding the tub. It’s not apparent in the photo, but the floor was a dark brown-toned linoleum tile, which didn’t help either. Our Solution We had to create a master bathroom that would compliment the grand style of... 11/17/2014

Today on the renovation blog series, we’ll talk about the master bedroom in this 1949 San Mateo ranch house. As with all posts in this series, I’ll walk you through each room while explaining the changes we made, and why. The master bedroom of this property is actually a ‘master wing’. At one time, the home was extended to add on a large master suite with built in bookcases framing a fireplace, a wall of glass doors facing the yard beyond, and a dedicated bathroom. The Challenge The room is large enough to feature as a family room, and its location would have been conducive to that usage. However, we were targeting to sell this property at a price point that would attract a buyer who would want a master suite, so we planned to feature it that way. Before we began work, the room was pane... 11/13/2014

Today on the renovation blog series, we’ll talk about the “boys’ bedroom” in this 1949 San Mateo ranch house. As with all posts in this series, I’ll walk you through each room while explaining the changes we made, and why. The Challenge This bedroom is large, so it already had a lot of potential. In order to show off the size and suggest its possibilities, we would have to bring it up to date, and make it fresh and bright. Our Solution We removed the wallpaper removed and repainted in a neutral green tone. The carpet was removed and replaced with a natural, warm-toned carpet. We replaced the flush-mount light fixture with a simple yet current-looking fixture. The blinds were removed from the window, and the windows were washed to allow natural light to flood the room. This freshened-up ... 11/11/2014