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 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 | 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...
by karendouglas | Nov 28, 2017 | Home Projects, Housing Predictions, Uncategorized
There are many reasons you may be considering refinancing a home loan. Refinancing may allow you to get a lower interest rate, shorten the term of your mortgage, switch between an adjustable-rate mortgage or a fixed-rate mortgage, use your home’s equity...
by karendouglas | Nov 7, 2017 | Buying a Home, Selling a Home
Buyers and sellers should be prepared to show up to the closing of a home sale knowing what their costs of sale will be. Based upon the mortgage loan amount of the purchase and sale price, a Bay Area mortgage broker will be able to estimate closing costs on...