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First Time Home Buyer – Steps to Success
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...
Mortgage Industry Consolidation
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...
How Do I Know Where Mortgage Rates are Heading?
The Mystery of Mortgage Rates Mortgage interest rates are a big mystery to most people. Putting aside the obvious influence of your credit score, what drives the baseline mortgage rates up or down? In order to understand this,you need to know what Mortgage Backed...
How to make Successful New Year’s Resolutions
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...
The Changing Landscape of Walnut Creek
One top factor that people look for when buying a home is the community and walkability of the area. Home buyers prefer a house that provides them easy access to stores and restaurants. You don't want to get a home loan, then have more expenses in both time and money...
Final 2017 Tax Law Agreement
As we’ve all waited several weeks to hear of the final version of the massive tax law changes, Congress has finally come to an agreement. As it relates to the real estate industry, the biggest impact is that the mortgage interest tax deduction will exist up to...
2018 Changes in Real Estate Tax Law
The Proposed New Real Estate Tax Laws: How do they impact home buying? I debated writing this article as the new tax laws have not been finalized. However, many of my clients are asking questions and are concerned about the future. With that in mind, I want to add...
Karen’s Weekend Picks: December 15 – 17, 2017
I hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday season! One of my favorite things is looking at holiday lights. The Fisherman’s Wharf Community Benefit District and the St. Francis Yacht Club present the oldest and largest lighted holiday boat parade on San Francisco...
Apply For A Mortgage: Everything You Need To Know
When you apply for a mortgage, it's potentially one of the most important things you will ever do. Most people require a mortgage in order to finance a house. Because buying a home is one of the greatest investments you will make in your life, it’s important that you...
How Does the New Tax Law Impact Home Buying?
While each chamber of Congress recently approved a version of new tax regulations, the direction is clear. We are in for a whole new era of taxes. While I would strongly recommend consulting a tax consultant, I do want to give you an idea of how I understand this will...
5 Best Tips For Buying A Starter Home In the Bay Area
The Bay Area is one of the hottest real estate markets in the country right now. With beautiful scenery, great lifestyle, potential for growth and fantastic opportunities for employment and education, it’s not hard to see why. This can make breaking into the Bay Area...
Low Interest Rates
While many people have bought homes over the past several years, a lot more families are still not finding the right home or are working out credit issues. A common question I get is how long interest rates are going to stay low. Many thought that rates would start...