Homebuyers today face a unique set of challenges trying to navigate the ever-fluctuating conditions of mortgage rates. Here are some important aspects to keep in mind while you pursue your search: 

• Trying to time the market. Waiting…

Berkeley has become one of the first cities in California to allow accessory dwellings to be sold as condominiums within the next year.  

Assembly bill 1033 took effect at the beginning of this year and allows residents to sell their ADUs…

In a new report just published by U.S. News & World Report, several cities in California were among the top 150 best places to live in the U.S. in 2024/2025:  

Vallejo #143 …

According to the California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.), the housing market appears to be poised for a comeback in 2024. Here are some of their key projections for this year: 

Positive Outlook: Sales and…

The real estate industry is seeing the biggest shift it has seen in years, in fact, some believe it is the most monumental shakeup ever for the business.  

At issue is the industry standard practice of seller’s agents offering the buyer’s…

The Spring homebuying season is forging ahead encouragingly!  California median home prices set a new all-time high. Year-to-year home sales grew 1.6%. 

“April’s rebound in both home sales and price shows the resilience of California’s…

We work closely with other licensed professionals to help support their borrowers & buyers needs. Brokers who are unable to satisfy their client’s mortgage needs, for whatever reason, can find a quick and alternative short-term resource with our Private Money…

When you think of towns with $1-million-plus homes, tony places such as Beverly Hills, San Marino, Newport Beach and Palos Verdes Estates might come to mind. But as California housing values keep rising, some cities that until recently had reputations for working-class modesty, are…

The idea of waiting for interest rates to drop may feel like the ultimate money move today. But does waiting really pay off when it comes to buying your own home? 

Certainly, lower rates mean a drop in your monthly payment. But…

It is well-known that mortgage rates have experienced significant fluctuations over time. While today’s rates may seem high compared to a few years ago, they are actually quite typical from a historical perspective.   

Some facts to remember: 

• The average 30-year fixed rate…

The Fannie Mae requirements for an ADU include its own entrance, a kitchen with a sink and stove, a place to sleep, and a bathroom. It must also be smaller than the primary house. Limitations regarding parking spaces, utility hookups and emergency exits are regulated by local…

We often find the “deed” and the “title” for a property are used interchangeably, but they actually have different meanings. As James Erwin, founding partner of Illinois-based Erwin Law LLC and an expert in real estate, explains it: …

If you’re waiting for interest rates and/or home prices to drop before dipping your toe into the real estate market, you could be making a costly mistake. Barbara Corcoran does believe that interest rates will go down, but she predicts that this will cause home prices to…

Per recent news provided by CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® just a couple of weeks back, despite a recent uptick in mortgage rates, California’s housing market continued…

There had been a lot of recession talk over the past couple of years. But here’s a look at the latest expert projections to show you why that isn’t going to happen. 

According to Jacob Channel, Senior Economist at Lending Tree: …

According to a new Zillow analysis, to comfortably afford a home mortgage in San Jose you would need an income of $454,296, and in San Francisco, $339,864.  This report only confirms what everyone already knows, i.e. that Bay Area housing is really expensive. …

The 2024 California Housing Market Forecast sees a better year ahead for both buyers and sellers. First-time buyers who were squeezed out by the highly competitive market in the last couple of years, will try to attain their American dream in 2024. Here are some details to…

Experts see the ever-changing real estate market as leaning towards a more balanced scenario. The median home price may have declined, but that is attributed to seasonal factors. There is an expectation of continued upward momentum in home prices in the early part of…

Some predictions and stats show the real estate market is heading in a better direction.  First, from Bankrate: 

• The housing market will see a stronger, prolonged spring homebuying rush this year, real estate pros…

Despite the cooler & wetter weather, San Francisco agents are noticing lots of people showing up to open houses. 

One agent observed, “The rainy days this year have brought more traffic than the sunny days of Q4 last…