by karendouglas | Mar 2, 2018 | Buying a Home
Why you should take advantage of your Veteran status for a home mortgage loan. The single biggest barrier to a young couple or any potential buyer for that matter, when buying their first home is saving up for a down payment. With conventional loans, home buyers can...
by karendouglas | Jan 28, 2018 | Buying a Home
In the Bay Area, many of us hear the term, “Jumbo Loan” due to the high cost of buying a home. However, most individuals and families do not understand what this term means. In the US, there are two main entities (Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae) that provide...
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 | Dec 15, 2017 | Buying a Home, Housing Predictions, Selling a Home
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...
by karendouglas | Dec 2, 2017 | Buying a Home, Video Diary
A common question people wonder is whether to use a broker or banker for their mortgage? As far as rates go, they are very comparable. It is commonly misjudged that brokers have higher rates but this is not accurate. Brokers do get a commission but their fees come out...
