by karendouglas | Oct 22, 2018 | Home Projects, Video Diary
So you have some money set aside and want to upgrade an area of your home. What should you start with? This all depends on the amount of money at your disposal and what key areas of your home need repair. If you have enough, and if the area looks dated, your kitchen...
by karendouglas | Oct 10, 2018 | Housing Predictions, Video Diary
After several years of a smoking hot real estate market, the Bay Area housing market is starting to take a turn. No, we are not in a bubble. Prices are not going to plummet. Inventory has increased along with rising interest rates, and buyers are becoming...
by karendouglas | Jan 18, 2018 | Video Diary
Most people looking to find a home struggle with figuring out the down payment. You have a couple options. First, if you are moving into a home within the limits of a FHA Loan then you could manage to purchase a home for only 3% down. Second, if you are Veteran, there...
by karendouglas | Jan 15, 2018 | Buying a Home, Video Diary
As a first time home buyer, you are likely very nervous, confused, and scared. I want to make it as easy as possible for you by breaking it down to 5 easy steps: Review your financial situation with a qualified financial advisor to determine the realistic amount that...
by karendouglas | Jan 15, 2018 | Video Diary
When an industry shifts, we often see a move towards consolidation. In 2018, the mortgage industry is moving towards consolidation. This happened in the last great recession when mortgage companies were dying and had lost volume. The big one back then was Countrywide...
by karendouglas | Dec 26, 2017 | New Years Resolution, Video Diary
While the new year is still a couple weeks away, many start thinking about their resolutions for the upcoming year and it’s important to plan ahead. I want to take a moment to pause from my weekly mortgage and home buying tips to give you some tips to succeed in your...