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…
Are you thinking of buying a house in California in 2017? Do you have questions about the latest real estate and mortgage trends? You're in the right place! Here are five things every home buyer should know about buying a…
Buying a home in California with student loan debt could soon get easier, thanks to a new rule taking effect in 2017. The new provision was announced by Fannie Mae in April. It could help some borrowers lower their debt-to-income…
Is it cheaper to rent or buy a home in California in 2017? This is a common question among renters who are thinking of buying a house someday. And we have a new renting-versus-buying breakdown that you might find interesting…
"How long is the escrow and closing process in California, and what are the various steps that have to occur before closing?" These are common questions among California home buyers, especially first-time buyers who are new to the process. So…
We've written volumes about the home buying and mortgage process on our blog, with more than 100 articles published to date. For those in a hurry, we've condensed all of that advice into this top-ten list of California home buying…
