The California real estate market has been on a roller coaster ride for the past couple of years. We've seen everything from record-high price growth to record-low inventory levels. But things have been changing during the second half of 2022.…
What is a credit report, exactly? And how can my credit reports affect me when applying for a mortgage loan to buy a home in California? These are some of the most frequently asked questions California home buyers have about…
Are you currently renting in the San Francisco Bay Area but hope to buy a home in the near future? Wondering what steps you can take right now to make that goal a reality? You're in the right place! Below,…
In a previous article, we pointed out that seller concessions are becoming more common in the Bay Area. The same is true in other parts of California as well. As the real estate market cools, sellers have to do more to…
According to a recent report, the best time to buy a home in the San Francisco Bay Area could be right around the corner. The report, published yesterday by Realtor.com, stated that the best time to buy a house is…
Statistics show that most home buyers in California use mortgage loans when buying a house. That means most buyers will have to go through the home appraisal process at some point. It's a standard requirement whenever a mortgage loan is…
What credit score is needed for a conventional mortgage loan in California? This is a common question among home buyers in the Golden State, especially when you consider that the conventional mortgage loan is the most popular financing option. We'll…
We've heard a lot about real estate "buyer fatigue" over the past couple of years. A Google search for that phrase turns up thousands of real estate news stories and articles, most within the past 18 months or so. But…
There's been a slew of good news for Bay Area home buyers lately. After two years of highly competitive and often frustrating conditions, buyers are starting to catch a break. The latest sign: More and more sellers in the San…
Talk about timely news. Three weeks ago, we published an article to address the question: Should a Bay Area home buyer ask the seller to pay some of their closing costs? Now, a new report from The Mercury News showed that…
