A new round of economic forecasts suggest that three East Bay housing markets could see double-digit price gains over the next year or so. These predictions were issued by the economists and housing analysts at Zillow. Concord, Pleasant Hill, and…
A recently updated forecast for the San Francisco Bay Area housing market suggests that home prices will likely continue rising for the foreseeable future, outpacing the national average. And that's not surprising, when you look at the current supply-and-demand situation…
Using a credit repair company in California might help you qualify for a mortgage loan. But not all credit repair companies are the same. So consumers have to do some careful research and vetting before choosing a service. Here's an…
The vast majority of homeowners in California have a home insurance policy. Research conducted by the Insurance Information Institute (III) found that 95% of homeowners had some degree of coverage. But the cost of a home insurance policy in California…
Summary: VA funding fees in California can range from 1.25% to 3.3% of the loan amount. These required fees can be paid in cash or "rolled" into the loan. Some borrowers, including disabled vets, do not have to pay them…
California home buyers who are purchasing a higher-priced home often end up using what's referred to as a jumbo loan. This means that the amount being borrowed exceeds the conforming loan limit for the county where the house is located…
A recently published report by a congressional tax committee shows who benefits most from the changes to mortgage interest deduction rules. California homeowners in higher income brackets could get the most benefit from mortgage interest deductions in 2018 and beyond,…
If you're buying a home in California sometime soon, you'll likely have to deal with the earnest money deposit. This is a "good faith" showing that tells the seller you are serious about buying the property. But we know from…
According to a recent study, the California cities of San Jose, San Francisco and Los Angeles currently have the highest average down payments among the 50 largest metros in the U.S. San Diego also made it into the top five. These…
Are you planning to buy a house in the East Bay during 2018 or 2019? If so, you probably have a lot of questions about the local real estate market, home price trends, and related factors. And we've got your…
