by karendouglas | Jan 10, 2019 | Mortgage Loans
There’s a lot to know when getting a mortgage for your home. Besides getting approved by a lender, you’ll need to decide if you’d rather have a fixed rate or variable rate mortgage. There are several factors to consider when deciding which one is best for you. Here’s...
by karendouglas | Sep 15, 2018 | Buying a Home
There will be a time in every renter’s life when buying a home seems more appealing than renting. Should you buy or should you continue renting? Why buy? When you rent, your money doesn’t entitle you to enduring ownership of anything. Let’s assume,...
by karendouglas | May 9, 2018 | Buying a Home
Buying your first home is one of the most exciting times of your life. Make sure that as a first-time home buyer in the Bay Area you’ve done your research and are fully prepared when making this large financial transactions. Here are some things to keep...
by karendouglas | Mar 23, 2018 | Home Projects
Supplemental assessments reflect any increase or decrease in assessed value due to a change in ownership or completed new construction. These values become effective as of the first day of the month following the change in ownership date, or the new...
by karendouglas | Mar 16, 2018 | Buying a Home
The country’s new tax laws, ushered in by President Donald Trump and his Republican counterparts late last year, will bring many changes to the mortgage industry. Namely, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act reduces the available mortgage interest deduction from $1...
