Mary Kauftheil Realtor in California, DRE 02006446
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Mary Kauftheil Realtor in California, DRE 02006446

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Mary Kauftheil

Mary Kauftheil

Mary Kauftheil is an experienced real estate consultant, passionate about helping her clients. Mary takes the time to find her clients that special home to fulfill both their wants and needs. She also prides herself on the details of selling a home to get the best price possible in the shortest timeframe. It's that combination of attention to detail that have had her clients both buy and sell their homes with Mary's assistance. Mary Kauftheil is a team player with other agents, epitomizing integrity, hard work, energy and creativity. Mary will oversee every detail of your real estate transaction. Please take the time to read Mary Kauftheil's reviews. With over 30 years of business experience, Mary Kauftheil offers an extensive background in marketing and client service. Her strong expertise in both high technology and financial negotiations provide a solid foundation for success at every level of the real estate transaction. With previous service as a project manager for additions and renovations, Mary Kauftheil is comfortable suggesting and overseeing any upgrades a home may need to show its best in today's real estate market. Mary Kauftheil's clients have had tremendous success with her representation, selling their properties for more money in a quick timeframe. Many of Mary Kauftheil's buyers have purchased their dream homes in multiple offer scenarios. Please review Mary's clients' testimonials provided. A resident of Pleasant Hill and formerly Walnut Creek, Mary has always had a love of all things dog. To support her devotion to the canine community, Mary generously donates out of every transaction to the animal charity of her client's choice. Mary Kauftheil's commitment to her clients' best interests will be evident at the earliest stage of the transaction. Mary also is a Senior's Real Estate Specialist.

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3390 Mt. Diablo Blvd
Lafayette , CA 94549
United States

Recent Articles

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01 Jun 2026

House Hacking in 2026: What the Hype Got Wrong — and What Actually Works

by Mary Kauftheil

If you’ve spent any time on real estate TikTok in the last few years, you’ve probably seen the house hacking pitch. Buy a property, rent part of it out, let your tenants cover the...

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01 May 2026

2026 Home Design Trends: What’s In, What’s Out, and What Buyers Are Responding To

by Mary Kauftheil

After a decade of cool grays, crisp whites, and spaces that looked more like showrooms than homes, buyers have changed what they’re looking for. Call it quiet luxury — the idea that richness comes...

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01 Apr 2026

Is Buying a Home Together Right for Your Family? Here’s How to Think It Through

by Mary Kauftheil

For a long time, multigenerational living had a reputation problem. It was the option families turned to when something had gone wrong — a job loss, a divorce, a health crisis. Moving back in...

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28 Feb 2026

What Actually Makes a Listing Stand Out in 2026

by Mary Kauftheil

The playbook for selling a home has changed fast. Buyers have more options, more leverage, and they are using it. Active housing inventory rose more than 16% year-over-year in 2025 — one of the...

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01 Feb 2026

The True Cost of Homeownership: What You Pay Beyond the Mortgage

by Mary Kauftheil

When most homebuyers calculate whether they can afford a new home, they focus almost exclusively on one number: the monthly mortgage payment. It’s the figure lenders qualify them for, the number discussed during showings,...

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31 Dec 2025

2026 Housing Market Forecast: Will the Market Find Its Footing?

by Mary Kauftheil

Will 2026 be the year buyers stop waiting? Forecasters are split, predicting anywhere from 1.7%1 to 14%2 growth in home sales. That 12-point gap reveals the central question facing the housing market: how much...

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30 Nov 2025

Planning Your 2026 Real Estate Moves: A Guide to the Best Buying and Selling Seasons

by Mary Kauftheil

Timing isn’t everything in real estate, but it can mean the difference between saving $20,000 or paying a premium, selling in 30 days or waiting three months, and negotiating from a position of strength...

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01 Nov 2025

Can You Really Trust Online Home Estimates?

by Mary Kauftheil

For millions of homeowners, checking their Zillow Zestimate has become as routine as checking a stock portfolio—a quick hit of seeing your home’s estimated value, right at your fingertips. With 178 million monthly users...

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01 Oct 2025

How to Spot Real Estate Scams (and Protect Your Investment)

by Mary Kauftheil

Real estate scams are targeting more victims than ever before, and they’re becoming increasingly sophisticated. Nearly 10,000 Americans fell victim to real estate fraud in 2024, losing over $173 million according to FBI reports.1...

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01 Sep 2025

What Makes a Great Long-Term Rental Property? A Checklist for Smart Investors

by Mary Kauftheil

Real estate continues to dominate as America’s favorite long-term investment strategy. For the 12th consecutive year, 37% of Americans consider real estate the top investment choice—nearly doubling stocks at just 16%.1 This isn’t just...

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