by karendouglas | Feb 16, 2018 | Housing Predictions
Analysts are now starting to take a look at the big questions that will matter in the home market in the coming year. The biggest question being, where will mortgage rates end up in 2018? Mortgage Rates One of the more immediate questions homeowners and...
by karendouglas | Jan 20, 2018 | Buying a Home
Civil servants like police officers, firefighters, and teachers often struggle to become homeowners as housing prices in the Bay Area have skyrocketed over the past several years. They can struggle with both having enough income to afford a home along with finding the...
by karendouglas | Jan 18, 2018 | Buying a Home
As a home buyer, you’re likely going to obtain a home mortgage. Many of us look at the interest rates for a mortgage and compare them to find the lowest cost mortgage. However, mortgage interest rates do not take into account the entire cost of a home loan. ...
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 | Dec 20, 2017 | Housing Predictions, Video Diary
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...
