Real Estate Monthly Market Report April 2021
We already know that the amount of brand new single family houses added to the market was significantly less in the last decade than the decades prior (according to the…
4 Major Concerns for Homeowners Thinking About Selling Now
... And what you should do before listing your home for sale The housing market keeps chugging along! The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reports that there were 410,000 fewer single-family homes for sale…
How Much Are Closing Costs for Home Buyers?
If you have ever bought a home, then you probably know about closing costs. But if you’re buying a house for the first time, you might be surprised to learn…
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How Much Commission Do Real Estate Agents Make From A Sale?
When you buy a house, you may not know exactly how your real estate agent gets paid. Are you supposed to pay them outside of the sale? The answer to…
San Francisco Bay Area transfer tax by city and county (updated for 2021)
In another post, we discussed the closing costs a San Francisco Bay Area buyer must pay before title can transfer. In this post, we'll cover real estate transfer tax specifically.…
The Long-Term Financial Benefits of Home Ownership
A Fannie Mae survey recently revealed some of the most highly-rated benefits of homeownership, which continue to be key drivers in today’s power-packed housing market. (In case you missed it, today's housing market…
All About Mello-Roos Tax
Mello-Me, Mello-Yous, Mello-They, Mello-Roos! All kidding aside, if you're a first-time home buyer in Los Angeles County, you've probably heard of (or soon will hear of!) Mello-Roos Tax. What is…
What Credit Score Do You Need for a Mortgage?
According to data from the Origination Insight Report by Ellie Mae, the average FICO® score on closed loans was 753 in February 2021. (FYI, a “perfect” credit score is 850).…
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Do You Have Enough Money Saved for a Down Payment?
20% down payments aren't the standard anymore. You might not need as much money as you think! One of the biggest misconceptions for first-time homebuyers is how much you’ll need…
2021 Housing Outlook and Most-Asked Questions
Will housing prices keep going up? Will mortgage interest rates stay low? What does 2021 have in store for us in the real estate industry? Will housing prices keep going…
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