# McNally & Associates > Olivia McNally and McNally & Associates help buyers and sellers in San Mateo, Burlingame, San Francisco and across the Peninsula. DRE #01972985. Selected public pages from this website. Refer to the linked pages for current information. ## Canonical Resources - [Home](https://mcnallyandassociates.com/): Website home page. - [XML Sitemap](https://mcnallyandassociates.com/sitemap.xml): Website sitemap. ## Firsthand Evidence and Insights - [Moving to San Mateo, California? 10 Things to Know Before You Buy](https://mcnallyandassociates.com/moving-to-san-mateo-ca): Moving to San Mateo, CA? Learn about neighborhoods, commutes, schools, housing costs, and buying an older Peninsula home. - [Buying an Older Home in San Mateo? What to Check First](https://mcnallyandassociates.com/buying-older-home-san-mateo): Love San Mateo’s historic houses? Learn what to check in disclosures, permits, foundations, sewer laterals, roofing, and renovations. - [Best Neighborhoods in San Mateo for Your Lifestyle](https://mcnallyandassociates.com/best-neighborhoods-san-mateo-ca): Explore Baywood, Aragon, downtown, Bay Meadows, San Mateo Park, Hillsdale, and more to find a San Mateo neighborhood that fits your lifestyle. - [San Mateo vs. Burlingame: Where Should You Live?](https://mcnallyandassociates.com/san-mateo-vs-burlingame): Deciding between San Mateo and Burlingame? Compare neighborhoods, downtowns, commuting, housing options, and lifestyle. - [Baywood vs. Aragon: Which San Mateo Neighborhood Is Right for You?](https://mcnallyandassociates.com/baywood-vs-aragon-san-mateo): Baywood or Aragon? Compare architecture, location, lifestyle, and buying considerations in two established San Mateo neighborhoods. - [The Ultimate Guide to Living in San Mateo, California](https://mcnallyandassociates.com/ultimate-guide-living-san-mateo): Thinking about living in San Mateo? Explore neighborhoods, downtown dining, parks, schools, commutes, and 2026 home prices on the Peninsula. - [San Mateo Dining Guide | Olivia McNally](https://mcnallyandassociates.com/San-Mateo-Dining-Guide): An owned guide to San Mateo dining culture—downtown, Hillsdale, and neighborhood food life—for buyers and sellers exploring the Peninsula. Olivia McNally, McNally & Associates (DRE #01972985). - [Things to Do in San Mateo | Olivia McNally](https://mcnallyandassociates.com/Things-To-Do-in-San-Mateo): Parks, culture, and outdoors in San Mateo—Central Park, Coyote Point & CuriOdyssey, the Arboretum, downtown, Hillsdale, and Bay Meadows—written for buyers and sellers. Olivia McNally (DRE #01972985). - [San Mateo Schools Overview | Olivia McNally](https://mcnallyandassociates.com/San-Mateo-Schools-Overview): An orientation to the San Mateo public and private school landscape for buyers and sellers—district names, how assignment works, and how schools fit neighborhood search. No rankings. Talk with Olivia McNally (DRE #01972985). - [The Shoreview neighborhood in San Mateo, California](https://mcnallyandassociates.com/The-Shoreview-neighborhood-in-San-Mateo-California): A local guide to the Shoreview neighborhood in San Mateo, CA: housing, parks and what buyers and sellers should know. - [Baywood Neighborhood in San Mateo, CA](https://mcnallyandassociates.com/Baywood-Neighborhood-in-San-Mateo-CA): A local guide to the Baywood neighborhood in San Mateo, CA: homes, amenities and what to know before buying or selling in Baywood. - [San Mateo Home Value Factors Sellers Often Overlook](https://mcnallyandassociates.com/San-Mateo-Home-Value-Factors-Sellers-Often-Overlook): Lot, layout, light, street and condition: the San Mateo home value factors sellers often overlook, and how buyers actually weigh them. - [San Mateo Real Estate Market Update](https://mcnallyandassociates.com/San-Mateo-Real-Estate-Market-Update): Monthly San Mateo housing market update: prices, inventory, days on market and what it means for buyers and sellers, from Realtor Olivia McNally. - [The Parkside neighborhood in San Mateo, California](https://mcnallyandassociates.com/The-Parkside-neighborhood-in-San-Mateo-California): A local guide to the Parkside neighborhood in San Mateo, CA: homes, parks and practical tips for buyers and sellers. - [San Mateo Seller Preparation Checklist](https://mcnallyandassociates.com/San-Mateo-Seller-Preparation-Checklist): A practical checklist for preparing a San Mateo home for sale: what to fix, what to skip, staging, timing and pricing, from Realtor Olivia McNally. - [Why Homes Sit in San Mateo and How to Avoid It](https://mcnallyandassociates.com/Why-Homes-Sit-in-San-Mateo-and-How-to-Avoid-It): Why some San Mateo homes sit unsold, from pricing to presentation to timing, and the steps sellers can take to avoid a stale listing. - [Pricing Strategy vs List Price Psychology in San Mateo](https://mcnallyandassociates.com/Pricing-Strategy-vs-List-Price-Psychology-in-San-Mateo): How list price psychology affects San Mateo home sales, and how to choose a pricing strategy that draws buyers without leaving money on the table. - [Should You Sell First or Buy First in San Mateo?](https://mcnallyandassociates.com/Should-You-Sell-First-or-Buy-First-in-San-Mateo): Should you sell your San Mateo home before buying the next one? Pros, cons, financing options and timing strategies explained by Olivia McNally. - [Why the Peninsula Housing Market Isn’t Slowing](https://mcnallyandassociates.com/Why-the-Peninsula-Housing-Market-Isn-t-Slowing) - [Why Bay Area Families Choose to Stay (Even When They Could Leave)](https://mcnallyandassociates.com/Why-Bay-Area-Families-Choose-to-Stay-Even-When-They-Could-Leave) - [Best Bay Area Neighborhoods for Families (2026 Guide)](https://mcnallyandassociates.com/Best-Bay-Area-Neighborhoods-for-Families-2026-Guide) - [What Bay Area Families Should Know Before Buying in 2026](https://mcnallyandassociates.com/What-Bay-Area-Families-Should-Know-Before-Buying-in-2026) - [San Mateo Real Estate at the Start of 2026: What the Numbers Are Really Saying](https://mcnallyandassociates.com/San-Mateo-Real-Estate-at-the-Start-of-2026-What-the-Numbers-Are-Really-Saying) - [Why So Many Bay Area Homeowners and Buyers Feel Stuck Right Now](https://mcnallyandassociates.com/Why-So-Many-Bay-Area-Homeowners-and-Buyers-Feel-Stuck-Right-Now) - [Optimism vs. Headlines: What the Data Actually Says About Housing as We Head Into 2026](https://mcnallyandassociates.com/Optimism-vs.-Headlines-What-the-Data-Actually-Says-About-Housing-as-We-Head-Into-2026) - [December 2025 Housing Market Update: Interest Rates, Jobs Data, and What Buyers Should Expect in 2026](https://mcnallyandassociates.com/December-2025-Housing-Market-Update-Interest-Rates-Jobs-Data-and-What-Buyers-Should-Expect-in-2026) - [Is Zillow Helping or Hurting Bay Area Buyers The Data Tells an Interesting Story](https://mcnallyandassociates.com/Is-Zillow-Helping-or-Hurting-Bay-Area-Buyers-The-Data-Tells-an-Interesting-Story) - [The Fed Cut Rates, But Mortgage Rates Still Jumped. Here’s Why.](https://mcnallyandassociates.com/Mortgage-Rates-Are-Falling-What-It-Means-for-Bay-Area-Homebuyers-and-Sellers) - [Autumn on the Peninsula: Homes, Rates, Reality](https://mcnallyandassociates.com/Autumn-on-the-Peninsula-Homes-Rates-Reality) - [Fall 2025 Real Estate Outlook: What Buyers and Sellers Should Know Right Now](https://mcnallyandassociates.com/Fall-2025-Real-Estate-Outlook-What-Buyers-and-Sellers-Should-Know-Right-Now) - [What June’s Housing Data Means for Bay Area Buyers and Sellers in 2025](https://mcnallyandassociates.com/What-June-s-Housing-Data-Means-for-Bay-Area-Buyers-and-Sellers-in-2025) - [Should I Sell or Rent My House?](https://mcnallyandassociates.com/Should-I-Sell-or-Rent-My-House) - [Top 5 Reasons to Hire an Agent When Buying a Home](https://mcnallyandassociates.com/Top-5-Reasons-to-Hire-an-Agent-When-Buying-a-Home) - [Top 5 Questions to Ask Before Buying a House: A Comprehensive Guide for Informed Homebuyers](https://mcnallyandassociates.com/Top-5-Questions-to-Ask-Before-Buying-a-House-A-Comprehensive-Guide-for-Informed-Homebuyers) ## Local Expertise - [San Mateo Real Estate with Olivia McNally](https://mcnallyandassociates.com/Community/San-Mateo): Buying or selling in San Mateo? See San Mateo homes Olivia McNally has sold, plus neighborhood guides, market updates and answers to common questions. - [Foster City Real Estate with Olivia McNally](https://mcnallyandassociates.com/Community/Foster-City): Buying or selling in Foster City? See Foster City homes Olivia McNally has helped clients buy and sell, plus local neighborhood and market insight. - [Burlingame Real Estate with Olivia McNally](https://mcnallyandassociates.com/Community/Burlingame): Buying or selling in Burlingame? See Burlingame homes Olivia McNally has sold, plus local insight on Burlingame neighborhoods and the market. ## Identity and Authority - [Olivia McNally](https://mcnallyandassociates.com/Meet-The-Team/Olivia-McNally): Meet Olivia McNally, founder of McNally & Associates and a licensed California Realtor (DRE #01972985) helping San Mateo and Peninsula clients since 2015. - [Jo-Ann Schikora](https://mcnallyandassociates.com/Jo-Ann-Schikora) - [Saudra Garcia](https://mcnallyandassociates.com/Meet-The-Team/Saudra-Garcia) ## Additional Key Pages - [Coming Soon](https://mcnallyandassociates.com/Coming-Soon) - [Off Market](https://mcnallyandassociates.com/Off-Market) - [Rentals](https://mcnallyandassociates.com/Rentals) - [Featured Properties](https://mcnallyandassociates.com/Featured-Properties) - [Recent Home Sales by Olivia McNally](https://mcnallyandassociates.com/Sold-Properties): See homes Olivia McNally and McNally & Associates have sold in San Mateo, Burlingame, Hillsborough, Foster City, Redwood City and San Francisco. - [Client Reviews of Olivia McNally](https://mcnallyandassociates.com/Testimonials): Read what buyers and sellers say about working with Olivia McNally and McNally & Associates on the San Francisco Peninsula and in San Francisco. - [San Mateo & Peninsula Real Estate Blog](https://mcnallyandassociates.com/Blog): Guides to selling and buying in San Mateo and on the Peninsula: pricing, prep checklists, neighborhood guides and market updates from Olivia McNally. - [Sellers](https://mcnallyandassociates.com/Sellers): Selling in San Mateo or on the Peninsula? Olivia McNally plans pricing, prep, staging, marketing and negotiation, with a net sheet before you list. - [Meet The Team](https://mcnallyandassociates.com/Meet-The-Team): Meet Olivia McNally and the McNally & Associates team, Realtors serving San Mateo, Burlingame, Foster City, San Francisco and the Peninsula. - [Buyers](https://mcnallyandassociates.com/Buyers): Buying in San Mateo or on the Peninsula? Olivia McNally helps you set a budget, search on and off market, and write a competitive, well-negotiated offer.