We've heard a lot about real estate "buyer fatigue" over the past couple of years. A Google search for that phrase turns up thousands of real estate news stories and articles, most within the past 18 months or so. But…
There's been a slew of good news for Bay Area home buyers lately. After two years of highly competitive and often frustrating conditions, buyers are starting to catch a break. The latest sign: More and more sellers in the San…
First-time home buyers in California tend to have a lot of questions about the mortgage qualification and approval process? One of the most common questions is: Am I qualified for a mortgage loan in California? And if not, what can…
Talk about timely news. Three weeks ago, we published an article to address the question: Should a Bay Area home buyer ask the seller to pay some of their closing costs? Now, a new report from The Mercury News showed that…
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) home loan program offers a number of benefits, including a down payment as low as 3.5%. Many borrowers who are considering this program have questions regarding the processing timeline. One of the most common question…
How much can I afford, when buying a house in California? That's the million-dollar question (sometimes literally) home buyers ask when they're in the early stages of making a purchase. And today, we're going to tackle this question head on!…
Just one year ago, the idea of making an offer below the asking price on a California home purchase might have seemed silly. Back then, competition among home buyers soared and bidding wars became the norm in many cities. But…
If you keep up with real estate news and trends, you probably already know that the San Jose real estate market is cooling down. We can see evidence of this in a variety of metrics, from home sales to pricing…
The FHA loan program is popular among home buyers who cannot afford to make a large down payment. Many first-time buyers in California rely on this program, though it's not restricted to that group. But how does one qualify for…
VA loan home buyers in California and nationwide can now choose to pay for their termite / pest inspections. This is a change from previous VA policy, which prevented buyers from paying for certain inspections. This policy adjustment could benefit…
