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Gifts for the Home – The JJ Team Gift Guide

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→
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Selling Tips: Decorating your House for Christmas

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→
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What You Need to Know About Home Inspections in Silicon Valley

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→
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Summer Biking Trek From Oregon to San Francisco

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→
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Menlo Park Fall Happenings

There are plenty of family-friendly events in Menlo Park this fall, including trick-or-treating Halloween weekend and plenty of action at the Guild Theatre. Our J+J Team Homes offices are headquartered in Menlo Park, along with a number of other company HQs.  We like to think we have the inside scoop on real estate in Menlo...Read More→
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Love Where You Live: Live Close To Work

Owning a home has long been a big part of the American dream. In Silicon Valley, if you own a home close to your place of work you are taking it to another level.
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How to Sell Your House Easier

Our team of Realtors at J+J Team Homes can help you prioritize projects, arrange for inspections, and manage vendors. Think of us as a general contractor for your home's sale.
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Burlingame: Shop and Eat Locally

There are so many good spots to get a bite to eat or a coffee in the Bay Area. As life-long residents, we share a few of our favorite local spots in Burlingame to shop and eat locally.
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Favorite Books and Independent Local Bookstores

Summer is a great time to read because we find a little room in our schedules. The school year always seems to be a little too crazy, doesn’t it? Let’s hope we can add to your summer reading list with a few of our favorite books. In addition, we’ll also fill you in on a...Read More→
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Make a Small Room Look Bigger

We know the housing market is tough. So if you’re staying put for a while we want you to enjoy the home (or apartment or duplex, etc.) you’re in. There are plenty of ways to make a small room look bigger. From paint colors to furniture placement, you can trick the naked eye and make your cozy space feel a little more open. 
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