How much can I afford, when buying a house in California? That's the million-dollar question (sometimes literally) home buyers ask when they're in the early stages of making a purchase. And today, we're going to tackle this question head on!…
A few years ago, the idea of making an offer below the asking price on a California home purchase might have seemed silly. Back then, competition among home buyers soared, and bidding wars became the norm in many cities. But…
If you've been following real estate market news here in the San Francisco Bay Area, you've probably heard that the local housing market is cooling. It's true. In fact, recent reports have shown a cooling trend in real estate markets…
Most home buyers in the San Francisco Bay Area encounter closing costs when purchasing a house. These costs include the borrower's mortgage-related fees, along with third-party fees like the appraisal and title search. In the Bay Area, sellers can pay…
It's always a good idea to check your credit score before buying a home in California, especially if you plan to use a mortgage loan. Among other things, it could help you identify and fix credit-related issues that might be…
The median home price for the state of California recently rose above the $800,000 threshold for the first time ever. This is the result of double-digit annual price gains for both of the past two years. According to Zillow, California's…
Home buyers in California sometimes confuse the home inspection with the home appraisal, and vice versa. This subject can be especially confusing for first-time buyers who have never experienced either process. To add to the confusion, there are certain types…
Is now a good time to buy a house in the San Francisco Bay Area? This is one of the top questions among would-be home buyers in our region, and rightfully so. The Bay Area real estate market has gone through…
The Bay Area real estate market has been highly competitive for the past couple of years. Even more so than usual. Home buyers have had to contend with rapidly rising prices, shrinking inventory, and stiff competition from other buyers. Now,…
You get pre-approved for a mortgage loan and start house hunting. You find a Bay Area home that checks all of your boxes and also falls within budget. You make an offer, and the seller accepts it. But when the…
