Back in June, we wrote that there were signs the San Francisco Bay Area real estate market is slowing down a bit. That's good news for home buyers, many of whom have been frustrated by the hyper-competitive, fast-paced nature of…
The San Francisco Bay Area is a notoriously expensive real estate market. But some cities in the region are much more affordable than others, when it comes to average home prices. For example, Solano County is home to the most…
It's no surprise that the San Francisco Bay Area is an expensive real estate market. In fact, we have some of the highest average home prices of any metropolitan area in the country. A recent report showed that the average…
California home buyers tend to have a lot of questions about the mortgage side of the buying process. One of the most common questions has to do with timing. People often ask: How long does it take to get approved…
In a July 3rd blog post, we explained that there have been more homes coming onto the real estate market in the San Francisco Bay Area. That was based on data provided by Realtor.com. The group's latest housing market update…
As of summer 2021, it's still a good time to refinance a mortgage loan in California. (For many homeowners, at least.) Mortgage rates continue to hover well below 3% on average, while home prices continue to climb. These favorable refinancing…
Are you planning to use a VA home loan to buy a house in California? If so, you might want to consider making your purchase sooner rather than later. According to a pair of recent forecasts, California VA loan rates…
From an inventory standpoint, 2021 has been a tough year for home buyers in the San Francisco Bay Area. Low supply levels within the local housing market, combined with strong demand from buyers, have made it harder for some people…
We've been blogging about the VA loan program for several years now. It's part of a broader campaign to educate home buyers on the requirements and benefits associated with California VA loans. All of those articles can be found through…
It's no secret that the San Francisco Bay Area has been a seller's real estate market for some time now. Tight inventory conditions and steady demand from buyers have intensified competition within the housing market, while boosting home prices at…
