First-time home buyers tend to have a lot of questions about buying a house in California. So we've created a blog series that addresses some of those frequently asked questions. Today's question is: What are the minimum mortgage requirements for…
We are well past the midpoint of 2017, which means that some California home buyers are already looking ahead to 2018. And many share the same questions: What will the real estate market be like? Will I pay more if…
This blog post is part of an ongoing series in which we answer frequently asked questions about buying a house in California. Today's question: Is a home inspection required when buying a home in California with a mortgage loan? At…
We are more than halfway through 2017, which means a lot of would-be home buyers in California are asking the same question: Should I buy a house in California now, or wait until 2018? Here is a mortgage and housing…
This is the second part of our discussion on renting versus owning a home in California, in 2017. In part one, we looked at a monthly cost comparison and determined that renters in California can often own a home without…
Should I rent or buy a house in San Diego in 2017? What's better in terms of monthly costs? These are common questions among renters and people relocating into the area, who are pondering the idea of homeownership. And many…
Are you thinking about buying a home in Southern California in 2017 or 2018? If so, you should know that the real estate market has changed dramatically over the last few years. To bring you up to speed, we've created…
With home prices expected to continue rising through 2017, and with a recent drop in mortgage interest rates, this could be the best time to buy a house in California. Updated version: Buying in 2018 vs. 2019 Yesterday, the mortgage-buying…
A new report sheds light on the income needed to cover the monthly mortgage payments when buying a median-priced house in the San Francisco Bay Area. According to the California Association of Realtors (CAR), the state's Housing Affordability Index rose…
Are you planning to buy a home in California in the near future? Wondering whether or not you should work with a real estate agent throughout this process? You've come to the right place! This guide explains what real estate…
