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As a realtor in the Bay Area, I've seen my clients take advantage of the equity from their homes, either by cashing out, upgrading their homes or investing in real estate properties. I continually tell my clients that equity in your house is one of the most valuable tools you have as a homeowner.

The most common question I get asked as a realtor is, "Why is the Bay Area housing market so expensive?" And my answer comes down to supply and demand. The Bay Area has a high population density and a shortage of housing inventory, thus driving up the cost.

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"What can I say about Kaajal that hasn't been said already. I cannot imagine how hard it would have been to endure the process of finding our dream home if not for her keen mind and candid approach. She knows where to hit the nail so you don't end up wasting hours only to find the wrong house or losing out on the right one. She will not settle until she has given you her best."

"Many of the top real estate agents today are women. This wasn't so true 20 years ago, but today, look at home sales signs in your neighborhood and you'll likely see that many of them are by women realtors. While women realtors are succeeding, I find that most of them also face challenges while balancing their careers with responsibilities at home."