In the past, we've written about the benefits of using a real estate agent when buying a home in the San Francisco Bay Area. Today, we'll offer some tips for choosing a real estate agent. With a bit of research…
Earlier this month, the California Association of Realtors published a new report relating to the California real estate market. It contained housing market data and trends for the state as a whole, along with individual metro areas. Today, we will…
The California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) has rolled out a new program to help first-time home buyers in California cover the cost of a down payment and closing costs. Eligible home buyers who meet all of the program requirements could…
Buying a luxury home in California requires careful planning, research, and budgeting. Homes in California are typically priced well above the national average. And when you get into the luxury market, property prices often run well over $1 million. So…
We've written about the different types of home loans available to California home buyers in the past. Today, we want to conduct a side-by-side comparison between VA-guaranteed home loans and conventional mortgage loans. Specifically, we will examine the differences between…
First-time home buyers in California often look for ways to make a low down payment when purchasing a house. While everyone can enjoy a smaller upfront investment, first-time buyers in particular benefit from these mortgage options. After all, they don't…
This article is part of an ongoing series through which we are educating California home buyers about the VA loan program. This program is open to many military members and veterans. In previous articles, we explained how you don't need…
A recent report from the research team Realtor.com showed that mid to late April is the best time to sell a home in the San Francisco Bay Area and nationwide. Specifically, the company's data revealed that the week of April…
When buying a home in California, or even when simply researching the process, you'll eventually encounter the term "escrow account." This can be a very confusing subject for first-time buyers, in particular, since they've never been through the process before.…
Home buyers in California tend to have a lot of questions about the FHA loan program, and also about closing costs. Today, we're going to combine these two subjects, with an explanation of how closing costs work on an FHA-insured…
