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By Raziel Ungar April 21, 2026
Find out what a $1.5M to $3M budget buys in Burlingame, San Mateo, San Carlos, and Belmont. Compare price per sq. ft., median sizes, walkability, and lifestyle fit.
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By Raziel Ungar April 14, 2026
Discover 6 San Mateo neighborhoods where you can still buy a 3-bedroom single-family home under $2.5 million—plus market context, pricing snapshots, and neighborhood comparisons.
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By Raziel Ungar March 24, 2026
Discover the best tree-lined neighborhoods in San Mateo County and why mature canopy streets can boost home values. Includes neighborhood vibes, walkability, and local examples like Burlingame.
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By Raziel Ungar March 24, 2026
Discover five San Mateo hillside communities that can deliver more home for your budget—views, quiet, and easier freeway access—plus the real trade-offs buyers should know.
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By Raziel Ungar March 10, 2026
Compare Burlingame Park, San Mateo Park, and Hillsborough in San Mateo County for buyers choosing between walkable historic charm, treeline convenience, and estate-like privacy—at a similar $4M–$8M budget.
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By Raziel Ungar March 3, 2026
Data-led comparison of Easton Addition and Burlingame Park: supply, lot sizes, historic rules, pricing and rebuild potential to help you choose the right Burlingame neighborhood.
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By Raziel Ungar February 24, 2026
Discover why Howard Park and White Oaks top San Carlos neighborhoods: flat, walkable streets, Laurel Street charm, Burton Park community, commuter-friendly location, and homes often selling in about eight days.
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By Raziel Ungar February 1, 2026
Data-backed, street-by-street guide to Hillsborough's $7M–$10M market: where these homes cluster, what drives value (lot, size, cash offers), and buyer/seller tactics.
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By Raziel Ungar February 1, 2026
Data-backed, street-by-street guide to Hillsborough's $7M–$10M market: where these homes cluster, what drives value (lot, size, cash offers), and buyer/seller tactics.
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By Raziel Ungar January 30, 2026
Discover why Hayward Park San Mateo homes sell fast: walkable streets, Spanish curb appeal, upgraded kitchens, sunny living rooms, private yards, and a tight market.
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