For years, we've heard about tight inventory conditions within the San Jose real estate market. The inventory situation is so constrained that home buyers in the San Jose area have been lining up to make offers. At long last, we…
Is the San Francisco Bay area more of a buyer's market or a seller's market in 2021? Which way does the real estate market "lean," and who benefits from it the most? These are common questions among Bay Area home…
According to a recent report, the housing markets of Vallejo and Fairfield are among the hottest in the country for 2021. This is based on an analysis conducted by the research team at Realtor.com, and published earlier this month. Based…
We've answered many questions relating to the VA loan program in the past, to educate borrowers about this important benefit. Today, we'll tackle another frequently asked question among home buyers. In California, do VA loans require private mortgage insurance (PMI)?…
A lot of home buyers don't realize it's possible to buy a home in California with 3% down. But it's true. These days, there are several mortgage programs available for borrowers with limited funds in the bank. Some of them…
The Alameda County housing market perform surprisingly well throughout 2020, despite the coronavirus pandemic and economic slowdown. Looking forward, forecasts for the Alameda real estate market suggest that home prices will continue to climb for the foreseeable future. This is…
The process of buying a home in California with a VA loan is similar to the process when using a "regular" or conventional mortgage. But there are a few additional steps along the way, including some extra paperwork. This guide…
The home buying process in California has changed a lot over the past year or so. We've experienced a global pandemic, an economic slowdown, and a surprisingly strong year for the housing market in 2020. In response to these changes,…
For months, home buyers in the San Francisco Bay Area have heard one news story after another about the ongoing supply shortage within the local housing market. The general theme is always the same: Good luck finding a home to…
Is it still a good time to refinance a mortgage loan in the San Francisco Bay Area, in early 2021? In a word, yes. Many homeowners across the Bay Area could still benefit by refinancing their homes at a lower…
