What Credit Score Do You Need for a Mortgage?

According todata from the most recentOriginationInsightReportbyEllie Mae, the average FICOscore on closed loans reached 753 in February. As lending standards havetightenedrecently, many are concerned over…

What Is the #1 Financial Benefit of Homeownership?

There are many financial and non-financial benefits of homeownership, and the greatest financial one is wealth creation. Homeownership has always been the first rung on…

5 Reasons to Sell Your House This Spring

When selling a house, most homeowners hope for a quick and profitable transaction that puts them in a position to make a great move. If…

How Smart Is It to Buy a Home Today?

Whether youre buying your first home or selling your current house, if your needs are changing and you think you need to move, the decision…

Happy Lunar New Year Bay Area – the Year of the Ox!

Welcome to the year of the Metal Ox! Last year was the year of the Rat, and we all know how that turned out. But…

To Renovate or Not To Renovate Before You Sell

When thinking about selling, homeowners often feel they need to get their house ready with some remodeling to make it more appealing to buyers. However,…

How to Make a Winning Offer on a Bay Area Home

Todays homebuyers are faced with a strong sellers market, which means there are a lot of active buyers competing for a relatively low number of…

Is It a Good Time to Sell My House?

Last year, many homeowners thought twice about selling their houses due to the onset of the health crisis. This year, however, homeowners are beginning to…

What Are the Benefits of a 20% Down Payment?

If youre thinking of buying a home this year, you may be wondering how much money you need to come up with for your down…

Protect your Home from Wildfires

It's a sure bet that 2020 will go down in history for a number of reasons. Many people will think of COVID-19, of course -…