Real estate agents will often recommend that their clients get pre-approved for a mortgage before embarking on a home search. It gives buyers a better idea of how much they can comfortably afford, and gives sellers the peace of mind …
Whether there are tons of competing listings in your neighborhood or you happen to be in a slow market, making your property stand out from the crowd is crucial to a quick sale. And while an affordable listing price may …
The differences between condo ownership as opposed to single detached home ownership are obvious. For one, there are HOA fees that condo owners need to pay that aren’t applicable to most single detached properties. Part-ownership of common elements is another …
If there’s any state in the US that has experienced a sizzling hot real estate market over the recent past, it’s California.
2015 was a stellar year that brought significant growth and milestones in California’s housing’s recovery. The Golden State …
If there’s any place on the planet that’s known for its luxury housing, it’s San Francisco.
But despite flourishing since the market started improving after the recession of 2008, the luxury market in San Fran is beginning to cool off. …
All-cash sales have surged across the country, and Bay Area cities are realizing some of the biggest spikes.
As of November 2015, 38.1 percent of real estate transactions of condos and single-family homes in the US were sealed with all-cash …
The financial crisis of 2008 wreaked havoc on homeowners across the US. Millions of Americans bailed on the housing market after the downturn when they simply couldn’t keep up with their mortgages.
But since then, the housing market has steadily …
You’ve found the perfect home, put in an offer, and the seller accepted. Congrats! But the deal isn’t quite done yet.
There’s this little thing called ‘escrow’, and it involves a bunch of contingencies that need to be met before …
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