California Housing Market Overview
Tuesday, August 13
We Californians have a highly diverse population and an equally diverse real estate market. Trends vary widely in major cities, especially in San Francisco and the Bay Area compared to other parts of the state. The variability of pricing county to county makes it difficult to generalize about t...
Tips to Save Money on Your Next Home Purchase
Tuesday, August 06
Here are some tips on how to potentially save money on your next home purchase: * Stay Updated on Current Market Conditions: This will help you make informed offers that reflect the value of your desired area. * Be Respectful of Sellers: Even if the property is overpriced or in poor condition, ...
Are California Cities Growing?!
Tuesday, July 30
The large multi-county inland Empire region of California east of Los Angeles and Orange County has seen a ton of new investment and overall growth in recent years. New population numbers released by the state further confirm all the talk about coastal renters moving east to buy standalone hom...
What’s the Difference Between Buying Primary vs. Investment Property?
Tuesday, July 23
The process of buying an investment property, though like buying a personal property, involves a handful of variations and considerations you should consider. Be prepared before you start the process, and you’ll avoid costly mistakes. Below are just some of the key ways buying either property dif...
Which West Coast City Expands While Others Contract?
Tuesday, July 16
Even as California’s overall population shrunk, there was one city which doubled the people and doubled the housing over the last decade - and that was Lathrop, a suburban city about 10 miles south of Stockton. Lathrop is poised to grow even more, with the city working with developers to build ...
What Steps Should Be Taken Before Shopping For A Homes?
Tuesday, July 09
Everything Buyers say they wish they had known about getting a mortgage, prior to them actually getting a mortgage: 1. Get Your Finances In Order Well Ahead Of Time: You would be surprised how complicated or detailed your finances truly are, even for someone who has just one job and one paychec...