"Tireless" - Interview with Stanley Lo, Green Banker, Burlingame, CA by Willi Paul & Planetshifter.com

Here is my third installment in an ongoing series about Burlingame, CA. The first one is: "An Artisan Market for Burlingame Avenue?". The second piece is: "Where the Landlord is King" - Interview with Emily Beach, Burlingame City Councilmember.

About Stanley -

"Stanley Lo is the #1 Real Estate Individual Agent in San Mateo County and ranks in the Top 15 in the entire nation on Wall Street Journal's & RealTrend's Top 1,000 Agents in America. Stanley has over 30+ years of experience and serves clients from San Francisco to Los Altos. The price range of properties listed and sold by him ranges from $95,000 to $26,000,000! Stanley Lo refers to the work he does for his clients as his "Royal Service." Included in that service is the guarantee that he will be responsible, impeccably honest, energetic and reachable for 18 hours a day, 7 days a week. One of Stanley's specialties is his ability and willingness to solve the most difficult and complex real estate problems. He will always work tirelessly to try and get sellers the highest possible price within the shortest period."

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Interview with Stanley by Willi -

How do you define "Home?"

Well, one needs a comfortable home, a good car and a great company. I can find fixer-uppers or turn-key homes for my clients; I meet their style preferences.

What's happening with the old Burlingame Post Office?

This is a legacy project that has lasted for more than two years to date and will take more time. The City has a legal staff, zoning mandates, multiple reviews, and many conditions for parking - and we are working on a plan that satisfies the historic and neighborhood uses of the P.O. The General Plan is the driver.

The ownership is a local Chinese-led LLC, but of course, this is in the public record.

Why did you choose this area for your business?

I live in Hillsborough and appreciate the airport access and the new 101 Broadway interchange. We have good restaurants and shops. There are a lot of entrepreneurs here. Good schools. The City cares about life quality concerns - like helping with the new landscaping at the library.

How do you see the make-up or the diversity of the residents here?

I won't go there!

Are you in NextDoor.com?

What is that? Never heard of it!

What's good and bad about Burlingame Ave? Are too many juice joints, nail salons and caffeine stops?

You can't dictate what the building owners put in there although the City's moratorium on salons is still blocking my own plan to open a spa downtown. Online businesses are changing the business mix and many will not make it. Look at Santana Row, the percentage of service businesses is now around 80%, a big swing from the old days.

Sea levels are expected to flood areas near the Bay In the coming years. Does climate change play a role in your clients search for housing now?

I don't know about this, I am not an activist. Besides, I won't be here in 50 years anyway, why should I care?

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Connect with Us:

Stanley Lo
greenbanker.com

Willi Paul
Planetshifter.com