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Psyching out the 'Facebook effect'
Sellers reticent to list, buyers hesitant to enter the fray

Palo Alto snapshot
Seeking their next fixer-upper

Research, then refinance
Be prepared for a nit-picking process

Pssst ... Have I got a house for you!
Super-secret, super-high-end houses for sale
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What's happening here?
Single-family homes, townhomes, condos are on the rise

Big brother is watching
From real estate drones to social-networking sites, homeowners' privacy is under attack

Worth the risk?
Homeowners who skip building permits gamble with home safety, value

RentWatch
Can landlord oust a tenant to make room for mother-in-law?

Is it really location, location, location?
What can you find at different price points?

Competition for homes heats up
Rents, occupancy rates are creeping higher as economy improves

Linfield Oaks
Near shopping, park, school yet quiet and woodsy

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