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A Very Brady Staircase – For Sale – 234 Edgewood Rd, Redwood City

I can’t help but notice that this staircase at 234 Edgewood Road is very similar to a very famous staircase – The Brady Bunch Staircase! Come snap your Brady photo this Saturday 1-4 and enjoy the open house for this amazing home! That staircase – with garden space underneath – could be yours!

This image released by HGTV shows the cast of “The Brady Bunch,” from left, Susan Olsen, Mike Lookinland, Eve Plumb, Christopher Knight, Maureen McCormick, and Barry Williams. The cast will join forces with HGTV stars including Jonathan and Drew Scott for a makeover on the house used for exterior shots in the 1969-74 sitcom. “A Very Brady Renovation,” premieres on HGTV, Sept. 9. (Matt Harbicht/HGTV via AP)

Welcome Home to Wellesley Park

Don’t miss football come visit on SATURDAY 9.14.19 from 1-4pm

Bi-Level Home with 4 Beds and 2.5 Baths
2844 sf Home on a 10,100 sf Lot
Huge Master Bedroom Suite with Remodeled bath’
Living Room with elevated Brick Fireplace and skylight
Dining Area opens to Patio Backyard with Privacy
Open Style Kitchen with Island, Dual Cooktops & Dual Ovens
24 Panel Solar System supplies most of the Electrical Power
2 Car Garage with Storage and 220V Electric Car Charger
New Carpeting in all Bedrooms and Living Room
New Laminate Flooring in Kitchen and Dining Area
50 Year Roof, New Sewer Line, New Paint – Great Schools!
Full Disclosure / Inspection Package Available By Request
Information Deemed Reliable but Not Guaranteed

For price and more information visit: 234 Edgewood Rd

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~ Open House SATURDAY 9.14.19 from 1-4pm ~

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The Caton Team does not receive compensation for any posts. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Third party information not verified. New Brady photo from The Very Brady Renovation on HGTV.

Protect Your Home with Clean and Efficient Gutters

Gutter and Downspout Maintenance

Clean, efficient gutters and downspouts are essential to keeping water channeled away from your roof, walls, foundation and landscape. Experts generally recommend cleaning your gutters twice a year in the spring and fall. If you have a lot of trees (especially pines) near your home you may need to clean gutters more often.

Letting leaves and debris pile up can damage your roof as well as your fascia and gutters. The excess weight of debris and standing water can cause them to sag and pull away.

It is also important to check that the gutters are sloped toward the downspout and the downspouts drain away from the foundation. You may need to add an extension or a splash block for added protection to divert the runoff. If you shop around for splash blocks, you will find many choices such as sculptured/decorative stone, aluminum, concrete, and plastic.

If you are able to clean the gutters safely yourself, a ladder on firm, secure ground is best. It can be dangerous attempting maintenance from on top of the roof. If your home is on a hillside or too tall to access with a ladder, consult a professional.

To get started, clean leaves and debris from the downspout end first, and work away to the other end. Check with your local home improvement store for hose attachments made specifically for gutter cleaning. If your downspout is clogged, check the downspout strainer(s) and be sure it is clear. Check your gutter for leaks by running a hose with water. If your gutter has leaks, first be sure the seam/connection is tight and seal the joints with gutter sealant. Use the proper product for your gutter material, whether aluminum, fiberglass or other. Once cleaned and repaired, you may want to use one of the many products available to help keep them free of debris. One option is to install gutter covers. There are many types, including screens, grates and foam. Look online to research products and installation instructions.

Noisy Downspouts

There’s nothing quite like the loud pinging sound of a noisy downspout in the middle of the night. Generally this sound comes from the elbow, or bend, in the downspout. When the dripping water hits a hard surface it can amplify it to an annoying level.

There are a few do-it-yourself fixes you can try (no guarantees!).

Attach a piece of 1/4” or 3/8” poly rope inside the downspout. The rope can channel the water and eliminate the excessive sound.
Attach a scrubbing sponge (or look for gutter sponges online) to the inside of the downspout where the water hits the elbow. This should soften or eliminate the sound.
Try a decorative downspout such as a “rain chain.” Shop around for a style that complements the design of your home.

I read this article at: HERE

Got Real Estate Questions? The Caton Team is here to help.

Call | Text | Sabrina 650.799.4333 | Susan 650.796.0654

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The Caton Team – Susan & Sabrina
A Family of Realtors
Effective. Efficient. Responsive.
What can we do for you?

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices – Drysdale Properties

DRE # |Sabrina 01413526 | Susan 01238225 | Team 70000218 |Office 01499008

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Market Update – 9.9.19

Happy Monday Caton Team Friends,

I just did my quick, Market Update on Instagram stories – but I wanted to follow up here as well.

This just in – Redwood City has 1.4 months of inventory – that is a lot of homes for sale! More than we have seen in ages! With this brings growing pains. Buyers have much more to choose from than ever before! We’re seeing price reductions as between $10,000 – $200,000 (depending on the location) on homes that have been on the market for a while. WHY? Because with these many homes for sale – new listings are pushing older listings down the list and getting lost in the shuffle. Buyers who are doing this alone – and many are – are getting caught up with the new listings and loosing some major opportunities for homes that have been on the market for over 2 weeks! It is time to get serious people. It is time to utilize the power for REALTORS!

Though our market is in flux – you and I know that the Bay Area is the best place on earth to live – thus our high prices – because so many people want to call The Bay home. But right now there is opportunity. Homes in Redwood City are selling for 99$% of list price meaning – the are selling for 1% BELOW THEIR MARKET PRICE! You read that right and it’s been a long time since we’ve seen this. For now, the frenzy is on hold, we are seeing few offer dates – though if the house is hot there will be a date – but that’s not the point. There are plenty of homes, needing to sell and willing to negotiate! You just need a Realtor to help you sort all this out! Did I mention that interest rates are down to 3/3.5%!!! That is practically free money! When rates are this low – you can buy MORE HOUSE because it costs you less. However, this is a short term opportunity When rates go up – a buyer will lose purchase power because the cost of money has increased. So this really is a market many buyers have been waiting for but they don’t know they’re in it.

If you want to be a homeowner in the Bay Area – we’d love to sit down with you, get to know your wants and needs. Earn your trust and in kind, earn your business. We love what we do and we’d love to help you!

Now – what does this mean for sellers? It is hard to see the vaule of your home change. It will do so for ever and ever, the up and down cycles of Real Estate. However, what it comes down to – what are your goals? Are you selling to move to a larger home, smaller home, out of area etc? There are many facets to consider when buying and selling Real Estate and with 35 years of combined, local Real Estate experience – The Caton Team can help you make the best decision for yourself and your family!

Contact The Caton Team at any time for all your Real Estate needs – we’re happy to answer your questions and be of service.

Call | Text | Sabrina 650.799.4333 | Susan 650.796.0654

Email | Info@TheCatonTeam.com

Got Real Estate Questions? The Caton Team is here to help.

Call | Text | Sabrina 650.799.4333 | Susan 650.796.0654

Email | Info@TheCatonTeam.com

The Caton Team – Susan & Sabrina
A Family of Realtors
Effective. Efficient. Responsive.
What can we do for you?

Want Real Estate Info on the Go? Download our FREE Real Estate App: Mobile Real Estate by The Caton Team

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices – Drysdale Properties

DRE # |Sabrina 01413526 | Susan 01238225 | Team 70000218 |Office 01499008

The Caton Team does not receive compensation for any posts. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Third party information not verified.

SOLD – by The Caton Team in Los Gatos

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Sold in Los Gatos | 4 Bed | 3 Bath Home

Got Real Estate Questions? The Caton Team is here to help.

Call | Text | Sabrina 650.799.4333 | Susan 650.796.0654

Email | Info@TheCatonTeam.com

The Caton Team – Susan & Sabrina
A Family of Realtors
Effective. Efficient. Responsive.
What can we do for you?

Want Real Estate Info on the Go? Download our FREE Real Estate App: Mobile Real Estate by The Caton Team

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices – Drysdale Properties

DRE # |Sabrina 01413526 | Susan 01238225 | Team 70000218 |Office 01499008

The Caton Team does not receive compensation for any posts. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Third party information not verified.

Testimonial of the Day – From Jenny

To The Future Clients of The Caton Team

Buying a house can be a very scary experience especially in the San Francisco Bay Area where very high stakes are involved. I have purchased home in other states and nothing was quite like it is here.

The Caton Team helped smooth and ease the way whenever there was a ‘pothole-in-the-road’ on the way to owning my home. It is nice having a “team approach” because I felt like I would receive two opinions that gave me different perspectives to look at. I was then able to see through their eyes the ‘diamond in the rough’ and, what I could do with it.

I found them to be kind, caring, understanding and sensitive to my needs, informative, diligent and sympathetic to my situation. Their follow-through was great! They didn’t leaving me hanging with “I’ll get back to you.” They found the answers to all my questions and in a timely manner.

I felt they went above and beyond when I asked them to video tape an entire house, including a fuze box and “sniff” the craw space for me. I happened to be in another state at the time and needed them to act quickly because the property I was looking at was very active. This really helped because it made up my mind that I was gong to bid on it.

I liked the fact that, if I couldn’t reach Sabrina I could talk to Susan and, the messages got communicated between them. We were all on the same page!

I am so grateful that they were able to move quickly through the process so I could be in the game of the ‘biding war”.

And, as it turned out, with either advice I got the home I was bidding on and wanted!

Thank you Caton Team!

– Jenny B.

Know of anyone who needs a hard-working, full-time, dedicated Realtor – let us know! We’d be happy to take great care of them!

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Got Real Estate Questions? The Caton Team is here to help.

Call | Text | Sabrina 650.799.4333 | Susan 650.796.0654

Email | Info@TheCatonTeam.com

The Caton Team – Susan & Sabrina
A Family of Realtors
Effective. Efficient. Responsive.
What can we do for you?

Want Real Estate Info on the Go? Download our FREE Real Estate App: Mobile Real Estate by The Caton Team

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices – Drysdale Properties

DRE # |Sabrina 01413526 | Susan 01238225 | Team 70000218 |Office 01499008

The Caton Team does not receive compensation for any posts. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Third party information not verified.

We Hope You Had a Great Labor Day

From The Caton Team to your team – we hope you had a great Labor Day Holiday!

Got Real Estate Questions? The Caton Team is here to help.

Call | Text | Sabrina 650.799.4333 | Susan 650.796.0654

Email | Info@TheCatonTeam.com

The Caton Team – Susan & Sabrina
A Family of Realtors
Effective. Efficient. Responsive.
What can we do for you?

Want Real Estate Info on the Go? Download our FREE Real Estate App: Mobile Real Estate by The Caton Team

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices – Drysdale Properties

DRE # |Sabrina 01413526 | Susan 01238225 | Team 70000218 |Office 01499008

The Caton Team does not receive compensation for any posts. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Third party information not verified.

Give Your Home Entryway a Facelift in 10 Easy Steps

Take a look at your home’s front entry. Step back, and ask a few questions: Does it convey your style? Is it well maintained and safe? Does it have an inviting “wow” factor? If your home’s front door entry looks a bit tired, uninspired, or neglected, here’s a list of quick, inexpensive updates to give it the welcome feel you want to convey.

Paint Your Door

Make it pop! If choosing a new paint color intimidates you, search online for photos of painted doors.

Add Accessories

Add a wreath that complements your home’s style and colors. Changing it with the seasons provides a fresh look all year long.

Replace Numbers

Update your house numbers by refinishing or replacing. Have fun with where and how you place them, horizontally or vertically, on the door itself, on the surrounding trim, or on a decorative wall mount.

Swap Out Door Hardware

Update your door’s style and security with new hardware. Depending on the style you want, the complementary hardware could be a traditional keyway and lock assembly or one of the latest electronic locks.

Replace Door Knocker

Fancy or fun, door knockers add charm to your front door. Express your style.

Upgrade the Doorbell

If your doorbell button needs a refresh, replace it with a finish that matches your door’s hardware, or consider updating with a video doorbell for security.

Stage Your Door

Frame your entry with plants and pots. The walls surrounding and near your door frame make wonderful places for adding a wall planter or outdoor art.

Add a Doormat

Say welcome with a doormat that expresses your home’s personality. Be sure it’s large enough for the scale of your front door and entryway.

Update the Kick Plate

Refinish or replace a worn kick plate. Its purpose is functional as well as esthetic – if you update door hardware, don’t neglect the kick plate.

Light it Up

Maintain, update, or add lighting for safety and beauty. Lanterns with battery candles add a warm and inviting light.

I read this article at: HERE

Got Real Estate Questions? The Caton Team is here to help.

Call | Text | Sabrina 650.799.4333 | Susan 650.796.0654

Email | Info@TheCatonTeam.com

The Caton Team – Susan & Sabrina
A Family of Realtors
Effective. Efficient. Responsive.
What can we do for you?

Want Real Estate Info on the Go? Download our FREE Real Estate App: Mobile Real Estate by The Caton Team

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices – Drysdale Properties

DRE # |Sabrina 01413526 | Susan 01238225 | Team 70000218 |Office 01499008

The Caton Team does not receive compensation for any posts. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Third party information not verified.

Welcome Home to Wellesley Park

For price and more information visit: 234 Edgewood Rd

For more photos visit The Caton Team on Instagram

~ Open House SATURDAY 9.14.19 from 1-4pm ~

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Paint Your Door

Add Accessories

Replace Numbers

Swap Out Door Hardware

Replace Door Knocker

Upgrade the Doorbell

Stage Your Door

Add a Doormat

Update the Kick Plate

Light it Up

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