March 9, 2020
FIXER UPPER MONEY PIT
If the idea of purchasing a fixer upper sounds appealing, be sure you conduct your due diligence to avoid falling into a fixer upper money pit. While these individual signs might not derail a sale...
February 18, 2020
CLOSING COSTS CLEARED UP
Closing costs make up anywhere from 2-5% of the home’s purchase price. It’s crucial that buyers budget for closing costs to avoid sticker shock days before closing. ORIGINATION FEES: A fee charged by lenders for...
February 4, 2020
SAVINGS SAVVINESS
More than one in five Americans are not saving any of their annual income and 29% say they are financially “strong,” indicating they are spending, saving, borrowing and planning well financially.
January 23, 2020
DECIDING TO DOWNSIZE
People of all generations are downsizing their homes. Find out why baby boomer, specifically, are choosing to do so.
October 28, 2019
HOMEOWNERSHIP HAS ITS BENEFITS
From stability and home equity to the freedom to paint your front door purple, owning a home has many benefits. Check out the top reasons why Californians want to own a home.
October 17, 2019
INSPECTING THE INSPECTION
Very few home inspections ever come back completely clear. Here are the most common problems uncovered in home inspections.
September 17, 2019
NO PLACE LIKE HOME
Although much of California is considered “unaffordable”, most Californians wouldn’t consider leaving California in order to achieve home ownership.
July 24, 2019
MOTIVATED MILLENNIALS
Millennials held the highest share of home-buying activity in 2018 out of all other generations for the fifth consecutive year. They boast a strong desire for home-ownership and remain committed to achieving their home-purchasing goals.