There’s something truly magical about finding the perfect coffee shop on a rainy day. And we’ve had our share of those this year. If you are looking for a cozy place to retreat, where you can curl up with a cup of your favorite brew and watch the world go by, we’ve got you covered. ...Read More→

A bathroom remodel is a great way to upgrade your home and give it a modern, stylish look. But it is also an effective way to increase the value of your home. In most cases, we do not recommend remodeling your bathroom in order to sell your house. We do recommend you update or remodel...Read More→

Everyone talks about leaving planet Earth better than they found it with sustainable living.  But what are we doing in our daily lives to make this happen?  If you’ve been considering living more sustainably, we’ve got a list of products you can start using today.  This blog is filled with terrific links to get you...Read More→

The top question we get asked as realtors: What should we not fix when selling our house? First, if you hire J+J Team Homes as your realtors, we do a walk-through of your house and provide you a customized list of what to and what not to fix. As a seller, you probably have a...Read More→

The first few weeks of the new year we have conversations about our expectations and intentions. Many of us take this time to reevaluate everything. Of course, we’ve talked about what intentions we have for the continued success of J+J Team Homes.  But conversations have also turned into reflecting on what our personal aspirations are...Read More→

Yes, we know it’s cliche that many folks’ New Year’s resolutions have something to do with having a more organized home. We think it’s entirely unrealistic to live your life like The Home Edit, no matter how pretty their Instagram feed is. Instead, we like to take an approach, similar to getting your home ready...Read More→

If you don’t already have one, install a doorbell camera.  With the San Francisco Bay Area leading the country in porch theft, doorbell cameras are essential for convenience and safety.  Millions of Americans make online purchases on Black Friday, Cyber Monday and throughout the holidays.  Packages left unattended are a prime target for porch pirates. ...Read More→

We get it, it can be stressful to find your dream home. In a hot real estate market, finding and bidding on a home is highly competitive. But, off market properties might be the solution you’re looking for. And J+J Team Homes is here to educate you on the process from start to finish.

A 2022 bucket list of holiday and Christmas activities in the San Francisco Bay Area from the city and down on the Peninsula. 

Many of us have family traditions to turn to for the best recipes for Thanksgiving. If you don't or want to shake it up, this blog was written just for you!

Yes, there are plenty of Christmas gift guides out there, from every blogger, Oprah, Goop, Buzzfeed and more. But our J+J Team Homes gift guide is for those needing gifts for the home decor lover or those who just bought a new home. Some of our picks can even be used as hostess gifts or...Read More→

You may wonder, “should I sell my house now or wait until 2023?” With the holidays coming up, you may think the timing is off to sell your home. Should you put up your Thanksgiving and Christmas decor when your house is for sale? But, sometimes moves are out of your control. And selling a...Read More→

We hear you. You feel like it’s time sprinkle in a few date nights onto the packed calendar.  We’ve got you covered with great local restaurant recommendations and hidden gems along the Peninsula. We’ll start with a few Palo Alto restaurant recommendations and then branch out from there.  A few restaurants don’t take reservations, so...Read More→

Home inspections in Silicon Valley are unique, even by California standards. Usually, home inspections are arranged by the buyer once their offer is accepted. But on the Peninsula and in Silicon Valley, the seller provides the inspection and disclosures prior to listing the home. While this order of operations and responsibility is completely different from...Read More→

Reprinted from Serra High School website — we are all super proud of Jaime’s son Carter! Serra High School junior Carter Jones spent 20 days of his summer riding a bike 657 miles from Eugene, Oregon to San Francisco with a group of teens who came together through APOGEE Adventures as part of a summer...Read More→