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Lisa M. Lum | Top Silicon Valley REALTOR®
About Lisa
Testimonials
Contact Us
Buyers
International Buyers
REALTORS®
Is Now the Right Time to Buy?
Home Buyer Fears
Rent vs Buy
Buying and Selling at the Same Time
Choosing the Right Real Estate Agent
Key Real Estate Terms Explained
Buying a Home in Silicon Valley
New House vs Old House
Win-Win
Negotiations
What Does No Contingencies Mean
Preemptive Offer
Buyer Checklist
Top Ten Escrow Questions
Closing Escrow
Wire Fraud
Why Silicon Valley Home Prices Won’t Cool in 2026
Sellers
REALTORS®
Concierge Service
Selling Your Home
1031 Exchange
Selling Your Home
Buying and Selling at the Same Time
Real Estate Contracts in SF Bay Area
Open House
Pricing a Home
Staging
Choosing Your Real Estate Agent
Title Company Q&A
Moving Checklist
Closing Costs
Obstacles
What is Escrow
Understanding the Escrow Process
The Role of Preliminary Reports
Atherton
Belmont
Burlingame
Hillsborough
Los Altos
Los Altos Hills
Menlo Park
Mountain View
Palo Alto
San Carlos
Santa Clara
San Mateo
Property Management
Guarantees
FAQs
Tenant Resources
Application Process and Rental Requirements
Move Out, Notice to Vacate, Show Guidelines
FAQs
Tips for Home Prep
Neighborhoods
Schools
Comprehensive Guide to Real Estate Factors
Short-Term Rentals
What is an ADU?
Asbestos
Avoid Water Damage
Dual Agency
Implied Agency
Mechanic's Lien
Mortgage Basics
Preemptive Offer
Multiple Counter Offers
Closing Costs
Obstacles
Blog
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Buying a Home in Silicon Valley
New House vs Old House
Win-Win
Negotiations
What Does No Contingencies Mean
Preemptive Offer
Buyer Checklist
Top Ten Escrow Questions
Closing Escrow
Wire Fraud
Why Silicon Valley Home Prices Won’t Cool in 2026
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What is an ADU?
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How to Sell Your Bay Area Home for Top Dollar | Expert Listing Strategy
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How to Sell Your Bay Area Home for Top Dollar | Expert Listing Strategy

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July 2025 Real Estate Market Update: Los Altos, Los Altos Hills & Palo Alto Homes
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Lisa M. Lum

BUY | SELL | MANAGE

The Silicon Valley Real Estate Expert

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Lisa M. Lum
Coldwell Banker Realty
1706 El Camino Real, Suite 220
Menlo Park, CA 94027

Lisa M. Lum (CA DRE #02005150) is a real estate agent licensed by the state of California affiliated with Coldwell Banker Realty. Coldwell Banker Realty is a real estate broker licensed by the state of California and abides by equal housing opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside the realm of real estate brokerage.

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