AgentMaylin is a real estate agent serving first-time buyers and relocating families in Redwood City and Menlo Park. Having relocated to the Bay Area herself, she knows firsthand the excitement — and uncertainty — of finding the right home in a competitive market.
Before real estate, she spent over a decade in sales and marketing for industrial automation solutions, building a foundation in customer service, negotiation, and cross-cultural communication. She's lived in four countries — Malaysia, the U.S., Japan, and Germany — and speaks five languages fluently, giving her a unique ability to connect with clients from diverse backgrounds.
She doesn't believe in cookie-cutter formulas. Instead, she helps clients see the potential in homes that might not check every box on paper, and arms them with the insights and strategy they need to make confident offers. Her approach is warm, detail-oriented, and built around one goal: creating an empowered, frictionless experience grounded in integrity and respect.
If you're buying your first home or relocating to the Bay Area, she's here to guide you through it.
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Will your payment be $50 cheaper if rates drop 0.5%? Maybe. But will you have passed on 5 homes while waiting? Probably.
Here's what I actually see in the market:
Buyers and sellers who make decisions based on THEIR timeline move faster and end up happier. The ones waiting for the "perfect rate"? They miss properties.
Rate cuts might happen. Might not. But YOUR situation is real and happening now.
If you've been on the fence about buying or selling, let's talk about your actual timeline—not Fed forecasts.
Questions? Comment below or DM me. Happy to talk through YOUR specific situation.
#RealEstate #MarketUpdate #HomeBuying #HomeSelling #BayAreaRealEstate
Hometown Holidays is happening THIS SATURDAY in downtown Redwood City, and you should go. 🎄
📍 Downtown Redwood City (Courthouse Square)
🕐 Saturday, Dec 13 | 10 AM – 6:30 PM
🎪 Parade: 4:30 PM | Tree Lighting: 5:45 PM
What's there: 🎠 Carnival rides | 🎅 Santa's Village (cookie decorating, storytime, photos) | 🎵 Live performances | 🚂 Caltrain Holiday Train | 🎉 Food, music, all the festive feels
Real talk: Even if you're not thinking about moving yet, it's just a fun Saturday with family. BUT—if you ARE considering Redwood City, spend an hour walking around downtown. Feel the energy. Notice the shops, the parks, the people. That's what living here actually feels like.
#HometownHolidays #RedwoodCity #FamilyFun #PeninsulaLife #NeighborhoodGuide #HolidayEvents
Trump banned institutional investors from buying homes. Let's look at what that actually means. 📊
The numbers breakdown:
When people say "investors own 20% of homes," here's who that actually is:
🏠 Mom-and-pop landlords (1-10 properties): ~16% of all homes
💼 Larger landlords (10-100 properties): ~1.4% of all homes
🏢 Institutional investors (100+ properties): <1% of all homes ← This is what Trump is banning
Bay Area context:
Institutional investor ownership here is even lower than the national <1%. The Peninsula is primarily owner-occupied—not Wall Street rental portfolios.
The real problem:
Whether it's institutional investors, small landlords, or owner-occupants, they're all competing for the same limited supply. Banning 1% of buyers doesn't solve a supply shortage.
What actually moves the needle:
🏗️ Building more homes (that's the real fix)
💰 Interest rates (Trump's mortgage bond purchase)
📍 Local inventory (what's available in your market)
Status: Still a proposal; Congress needs to pass it; details TBD.
This ban targets less than 1% of the housing market. Worth watching, but not a game-changer.
Questions? Let me know.
#RealEstate #HousingPolicy #BayAreaRealEstate #PeninsulaRealEstate #HomeBuying MarketTruth
Here's the real estate truth: Your best deals aren't in spring. They're happening RIGHT NOW. 📊❄️
The December Advantage:
✅ Fewer competing buyers (not everyone house hunts in winter)
✅ Motivated sellers (those listing now = serious about closing)
✅ Better negotiating power (sellers often willing to negotiate terms, not just price)
✅ Less bidding wars (1-2 offers vs. 3-5+ in spring)
✅ Faster closing timelines (perfect before year-end)
What Spring Buyers Face:
❌ 3-5 offers per home (sometimes 10+)
❌ Bidding wars driving prices UP
❌ 10-20% over asking is standard
❌ Sellers in control
❌ Less room to negotiate
The Peninsula is hot year-round. But the conditions are best when everyone else is holiday shopping, not house hunting.
Ready to move while competition is down? Let's talk strategy
#RealEstateMarket #OffSeasonAdvantage #BuyerTips #HomeHuntingStrategy #MenloParks #RedwoodCity #PeninsulaRealEstate #MarketTiming #SmartBuying #HolidaySeason
The San Mateo County condo market just sent us a signal: 📊 Days on market hit triple digits for the first time—buyers now have REAL leverage.
This is a BUYER'S moment:
✅ More negotiating power
✅ Motivated sellers
✅ Homes priced to move
✅ Time to evaluate without competing offers
If you've been waiting on the sidelines, the Peninsula condo market in January 2026 is not what it was 12 months ago.
This is data-driven real estate. Know your market. 🔑
#RedwoodCityRealEstate #SanMateoCounty #CondoMarket #BuyerAdvantage #PeninsulaRealEstate MarketShift RealEstateInsights MenloParkrealtor
Cancel your Saturday night plans—we're going to Red Morton! ❄️🍪
Winter Wonderland & Merry Marketplace is happening this Saturday, and it's my favorite kind of local event.
The Best Part? The 'Kidpreneurs' marketplace! 🎨
Local kids are setting up shop to sell their own handmade holiday creations. If you want to support the next generation of Redwood City business owners (and get the cutest gifts), you have to stop by.
📍 Red Morton Community Center
🗓 Saturday, Dec 6 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
🎟 Market: FREE to enter
🎫 Activity Band: $10 (includes inflatables, cookie decorating, hot cocoa & more)
🎅 Santa: Yes, he'll be there for photos!
Bring your camera and a few dollars to support the kids. This is what community is all about. ❤️
#RedwoodCityEvents #WinterWonderland #MerryMarketplace #Kidpreneurs #ShopLocal #RedwoodCity #FamilyFun #RedMorton #PeninsulaLife
One of my favorite home tours to date.
This 2 bed, 2 bath home feels so much larger than it looks on paper. The skylights, smart layout, and high-end finishes make every inch feel intentional. And the indoor-outdoor lifestyle? 🔥
✨ What I loved most:
• Quartz waterfall island + modern kitchen
• Skylights in the kitchen, both bathrooms, and a bedroom
• Custom closet systems
• Spa-inspired primary shower
• Landscaped backyard with built-in grill, fire pit, and hot tub
• Bright bonus room perfect for office or home gym
• Close to Menlo Park, Redwood City, Caltrain, Meta + Hwy 101
📍 Listed at $1,648,000
Would you live here?
Comment “MP” and I’ll send you more Menlo Park home tours.
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If you're thinking about buying in Menlo Park, tonight is your inside look at what makes the neighborhood special. 🎄✨
Light Up the Season — Downtown Menlo Park
📍 Fremont Park (University Drive at Santa Cruz Avenue) | 🕐 Friday, December 5 | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM | 💰 FREE admission
What's Happening: 🎵 Live family-friendly entertainment | 🎪 Youth performances | ☕ Hot cocoa & holiday treats | 🌲 Grand tree lighting ceremony | 🛍️ Local shops open & ready to shop
Why This Matters: You're not just buying a house in Menlo Park—you're buying ACCESS to moments like this. Community. Walkability. Real connection.
Families who move here tell me the same thing: "We didn't realize how much this would matter." Tree lightings. Downtown strolls. Knowing your neighbors. It's small, but it's everything.
If you're serious about moving to the Peninsula: Let's talk. I'll show you homes that put you RIGHT in the heart of this community—not on the sidelines.
#MenloParks #LightUpTheSeason #CommunityEvents #HolidayFun #PeninsulaLife #Walkable #FamilyNeighborhoods #HomeBuying #SmallTownMagic #LocalLove
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