Key highlights from this report: President Joe Biden is proposing a tax credit for first-time home buyers in 2021. It would be an "advanceable" credit, meaning buyers wouldn't have to wait for it. His proposal would offer a tax break…
It's one of the most common questions among home buyers and sellers in California: "Who pays for which closing costs?" And it's an important question, because these costs can add up to thousands of dollars in a typical real estate…
Are you planning to buy your first home in the Bay Area during 2021? Wondering what to expect next year, in terms of real estate and mortgage trends? You've come to the right place. Below, we will analyze some of…
We're fast approaching the last month of 2020, and the Bay Area housing market has shown surprising strength over the past eight months. Home prices have climbed steadily, despite COVID-19 and an economic recession. This has a lot of would-be…
Are you thinking about buying a home in California in 2021? Wondering what kind of real estate and mortgage trends you might encounter next year? You've come to the right place. Below, we have rounded up three of the most…
In a previous blog post, we outlined three important trends Bay Area home buyers should know about when buying a house next year. Today, we will revisit that topic with an updated look at mortgage rates and housing prices, and…
When buying a home in California, you'll have an opportunity to purchase an owner's title insurance policy. And if you're using a mortgage loan to finance your purchase, you'll probably be required to purchase a lender's title insurance policy. These…
The average down payment on a house in the Bay Area has risen over the past year, due to rising home values. Below, we will take a look at the typical up-front investment among home buyers in several Bay Area…
Key highlights from this article: California real estate showings have been modified due to COVID-19. The Department of Public Health and Cal/OSHA issued news guidelines in May 2020. In July, California Association of REALTORS® explained those guidelines to its members.…
Highlights from this real estate report: A new study showed that some California home buyers are shying away from crowded cities. More and more buyers appear to be choosing quiet suburbs and rural areas. The COVID-19 pandemic and the rise…
