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If you’re looking for a home around the San Francisco Bay Area, picking the most suitable neighborhood for you and your family may seem tricky, especially if you’re moving in from out of town.  While every neighborhood is unique regardless of how similar they may seem, you have to do all you can to figure […]

Home-equity loans and mortgages are both loans in which the homeowner pledges their property as collateral. That pledge gives the lender the right to take over the property if the homeowner failed to repay the loan based on the agreement terms. While this is one of the key similarities of both loan types, homeowners must […]

What in the world do lenders look at whenever they go through any credit report? This question is worth hundreds of thousands of dollars or even millions depending on the amount of loan you’re expecting from your lender. But the answer to this question is tricky and complicated because there are no general standard by […]

It’s easy for first-time homebuyers to assume that the process of buying a home starts in an open house. Truth is, the home buying process should start in a lender’s office in order to obtain a pre-approval letter. There are several other reasons why buyers should visit a lender before house hunting. Consulting with a […]

Flipping houses in bay area is never an easy task for almost any homeowner. This is why listing your home with a realtor often seem like the easiest thing to do when you’re ready to sell. This is mostly true if you’re a first-time home seller. But listing with a realtor comes with several downsides. […]

Many first-time home buyers make the mistake of assuming that when a lender pre-qualifies them, it means they have been pre-approved for a property loan. However, these two terms are miles apart. If you can’t tell why they differ, you’ll find out why and how they differ after reading this article. Let’s dig deeper to […]

Homes in the bay area are easy to sell if you know exactly how to attract potential buyers. The question is how can you attract the right potential buyers? Home staging makes it easier for potential home buyers to see all the features of a home and how they can use those features to make […]

Finding the right home to buy is never enough. You’ll have to look beyond the physical structure of the property to determine if it’s the right one or not. One of the easiest ways to learn more about a property is to ask for a C.L.U.E. report from the owner of the property. What exactly […]

Sometimes, a lot of things are hidden from a listed home’s surface. That’s why when a home is up for sale, chances are the first thing you’ll notice is a beautiful fresh coat of paint which could be hiding so many things. So how can you tell if there are any underlying defects in a […]

FSBO homes are houses that are directly listed for sale by their owners. When you’re shopping for a home, there are several reasons why you may consider a home for sale by owner (FSBO). That includes negotiating a lower price and the chance to speak directly with the homeowner. You’ll be able to ask about […]