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Five Things Every San Carlos Buyer Should Know

Navigating the San Carlos real estate market these days is not for the faint of heart.
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My Twenty-Year Journey in San Carlos Real Estate

In March of 2005, I had a very difficult conversation with myself.
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AI & The Future of San Carlos Real Estate

You’ve likely heard that AI is coming for you, your job, your friends and your family.

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Listing Agreement Pitfalls

Bob Bredel
10/23/26

The first step in officially listing your home is the execution of an Exclusive Right To Sell Agreement.

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Homes That Deserve Your Attention

Bob Bredel
10/23/26

50 seems to be the magic number when it comes to the inventory in San Carlos.

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Anatomy of a Multiple Bid Situation – From a Listing Agent's Perspective

Bob Bredel
10/23/26

If you found yourself on losing end of several multiple bid situations, the following may offer clues.

SCSD and San Carlos Teacher's Association Reach Impasse

SCSD and San Carlos Teacher's Association Reach Impasse

Bob Bredel
10/22/26

Financial crisis is just not limited to City Hall. The San Carlos School District is facing its own.

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The Most Underrated And Overlooked Disclosure On San Carlos Properties

Bob Bredel
10/22/26

Here is a sampling of some items you may glance right over, mixed in with the insurance language.

Morning light on a gray lap-sided single-story home with white brick entry, oak door, deep lawn and a maple tree.

San Carlos Has Been the Low-Tax Stop Between Belmont and Redwood City. The November Ballot Could Change That.

10/22/26

Gray split-level home with a white garage door, broad front lawn, concrete entry steps and a burgundy Japanese maple.

The Crestview Drive Redesign Comes With Its Own Report Card

10/15/26

Single-story ranch house with gray siding, an oak door, broad lawn, and a mature tree.

San Carlos Halloween Events: Goblin Walk Plans Around Harrington Park’s Closure

10/8/26

Gray lap-sided home entry with a warm wood door, white brick return, concrete porch step and Japanese maple beside the approach.

Laurel Street's Parklets Got One More Year. The Rules That Replace Them Are Already Written.

10/8/26

Updated gray single-story home with white trim, a single-car garage, concrete front walk and a Japanese maple beside the entry.

East San Carlos Got Upzoned in July. Lot Math Explains the Quiet Since.

10/8/26

Zac's Bar & Grill sign with two clinking beer mugs above the name.

The Bar on El Camino Real Has Outlasted Every Name Above the Door

10/1/26

Living room with cream sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a television beside a large window.

San Carlos Real Estate Brokerages in Transition

Bob Bredel
09/28/26

Remax Today of San Carlos dropped the ReMax affiliation and is now Today Sotheby’s International Realty.

Five Things Every San Carlos Buyer Should Know

Five Things Every San Carlos Buyer Should Know

Bob Bredel
09/27/26

Navigating the San Carlos real estate market these days is not for the faint of heart.

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Understanding Proposition 13 and San Carlos Schools

Bob Bredel
09/27/26

In the event that the proposition passed, the city wanted to make sure that it was prepared.

Two-level hillside home with gray siding, stone terraces, a diagonal paver path, and an oak canopy.

Pulgas Ridge Has a Second Entrance Now. Most of San Carlos Still Can't Use It.

09/24/26

Living room with a wood bench, built-in bookshelves, and a sliding glass door opening onto a walled patio.

Muditā’s Laurel Street Schedule: Weekend Retail and Thursday Evening Events

09/17/26

Gray ranch house with a white flush garage door, boxwood-lined walkway, and oak branches entering from the right.

The Warehouse Off Industrial Road That's Quietly One of San Mateo County's Oldest Wineries

09/17/26

Craftsman bungalow with a deep lawn, curving paver walk, covered porch, and mature oak.

Howard Park's Price-Per-Square-Foot Lead Over White Oaks

09/10/26

Stucco house with a clay tile roof, arched entry, curving paver walkway, and strawberry tree beside a broad lawn.

Why San Carlos Said No to a Bigger Housing Mandate at the Old SamTrans Site

09/3/26

Gray-brown shingle roof above a paver patio, with native shrubs and trees on a sloping garden.

The One Morning a Year San Carlos Airport Closes Its Runway

08/27/26

Porch steps overlook a paver walkway bordered by flowering plants and a clipped hedge beneath a purple-leaved tree.

How San Carlos's Farmers Market Changed Over Time

08/27/26

Stucco home with an arched entry and diagonal paver walkway, one paver lifted by a magnolia root.

Why San Carlos Never Required a Sewer Lateral Certificate to Sell Your Home

08/20/26

Backyard patio with new bluestone pavers meeting old concrete beside a staked young olive tree.

Harrington Park Targets Early 2027 Completion. Phase 1B Is Still Unfunded.

08/13/26

Built-in breakfast nook with a round oak table, linen-cushioned bench, and garden visible through the window.

Downtown San Carlos's Restaurants Keep It in the Family

08/13/26

Entry hall with a slate-blue door, maple-filled sidelight, and white staircase newel.

Why Four San Carlos Elementary Schools Are Under Construction at the Same Time

08/13/26

Gray Craftsman bungalow with a wood-shingled front gable, brick porch bases, and a narrow side yard ending at a hedge.

Why a Smaller San Carlos Lot Can Sometimes Out-Build a Bigger One

08/13/26

Mown lawn meets a low concrete retaining wall and planted hillside beneath an arching oak canopy.

Why You Can Walk Your Dog on One Side of Edgewood Road, and Not the Other

08/13/26

Gray-shingled house porch with fir door, paver path, lavender, and a sunlit strawberry tree.

The Rest of August in San Carlos: Final Fridays at Burton Park, and What's Actually Worth Showing Up To

08/6/26

Multi-trunk olive tree beside a stucco garden wall, with lavender and grasses lining a paver walkway.

The San Carlos Fall 2026 Calendar: What's Actually Worth Planning Around

08/6/26

Open wood front door reveals a bright entry with white oak floors and stucco pavers beside curated planting.

Preparing An Estate Home Sale In San Carlos

07/23/26

Living room with oak floors, a white-painted brick fireplace, and a black-framed window overlooking drought-tolerant landscaping.

How I Price A San Carlos Home For Maximum Interest

07/16/26

Split-level ranch with gray siding, white brick, black windows, driveway, lawn, and angled paver entry.

San Carlos, Belmont Or Redwood City? A Seller’s Perspective

07/9/26

Flex room with a built-in desk, white oak floors, skylight, and courtyard greenery beyond a black-framed window.

Remodel Or Move? Deciding Your Next Step In San Carlos

07/2/26

Three attached townhomes with wood entry doors, black balcony rails, and planted beds along a shared paved court.

San Carlos Condo And Townhome Living Explained

06/25/26

Open-plan kitchen with a quartz island, white cabinets, oak floors, and a window view of lavender and manzanita.

How To Buy Your First Home In San Carlos

06/18/26

Updated hillside split-level home with a stepped entry, terraced concrete retaining wall, and manicured planting.

San Carlos Hills Neighborhood Guide: Cordes To Alder Manor

06/11/26

Mediterranean stucco courtyard with an arched entry, wood door, terracotta pavers, and olive tree.

White Oaks Or Beverly Terrace? Choosing Your San Carlos Fit

06/4/26

Craftsman home entry with white brick, crisp lap siding, a warm wood door, and manicured planting.

A Weekend In San Carlos: Exploring The City Of Good Living

05/28/26

Paver patio beside a sliding glass door, bordered by manicured drought-tolerant plants.

San Carlos Parks And Trails Guide For Future Residents

05/21/26

Updated ranch-style home with a prominent garage, manicured front yard, and clear blue sky.

Living In White Oaks And El Sereno Corte

05/14/26

Craftsman porch with a gabled entry, tapered columns on brick piers, paver walk, and manicured planting.

Is San Carlos A Smart Long-Term Home Investment

05/7/26

Updated Craftsman-style home with a centered porch, front gable, manicured planting, lawn, and paver walkway.

Does Seasonality Still Matter In The San Carlos Market

04/23/26

Arched Mediterranean entry with a warm wood door, terracotta stoop, and curated planters.

Relocating To The Peninsula Choose San Carlos

04/16/26

Split-level ranch with a forward garage, recessed wood entry, paver walk, lawn, and foundation plantings.

Timeline Of A Typical San Carlos Home Sale

04/9/26

A recessed porch entry with a short paver walkway, sidewalk, and drought-tolerant plants.

What the Biotech Boom on Industrial Road means for San Carlos Home Prices

04/3/26

Community Foundation of San Carlos

The Community Foundation of San Carlos – Get Your Tickets for April 16th

04/2/26

A recessed porch entry with a short paver walkway, sidewalk, and drought-tolerant plants.

Walkable San Carlos Living Near Laurel Street

04/2/26

Rear facade with a sliding glass door in strong late-morning sunlight.

What the New Laurel Street Looks Like in 2026

03/26/26

Compact entry hall with built-in storage and a short stairway lit by sunlight from a narrow window.

Downsizing Gracefully After Years In San Carlos

03/24/26

Sunlit backyard patio with a sliding glass door and arranged plantings.

How San Carlos Schools Influence Home Values

03/12/26

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