What are the benefits of buying and owning a home in California? What are the tax benefits associated with homeownership? Does it makes sense for me to buy a house in California, or keep renting? These are some of the…
This article is part of a broader series that examines some of the key requirements for buying a house in California. Today, we will talk about a person's monthly debt obligations, and how they tie into the home buying and…
What are the most affordable housing markets and cities in the San Francisco Bay Area? Where is the cheapest place to buy a house in the Bay Area? These are common questions among budget-minded home buyers, and rightfully so. We…
Do you plan to buy a home in the East Bay part of the San Francisco Bay Area, sometime during 2021? If so, you'll find this report helpful. It covers three of the most important trends you should know about,…
When researching the home buying process in California, you've probably heard about the "standard" 20% down payment. This figure is commonly mentioned within news reports and housing market studies. But why? Why do so many California home buyers put 20%…
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…
Do I need to use a real estate agent when buying a home in the San Francisco Bay Area? This is a common question among Bay Area buyers, and one that requires careful consideration. The short answer is no, you're…
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,…
We've written a lot of blog posts in the past about whether or not it's a good time to buy a home in the Bay Area. But what about the selling side of things? Will 2021 be a good time…
Home prices in California rose steadily throughout 2020, despite the coronavirus pandemic and resulting economic restrictions. As a result, the minimum down payment for a house in California also rose over the past year. Below, we will take an updated…
