Category: Buying Properties
Buyers: Get Ready to Buy
I tell those who ask about buying in San Jose that now is not the time to buy; but, get ready. It seems like this economic misery has been with us forever but it has only been a short while and …
Read MoreIf interest rates are high – why are home prices staying high
Interest rates and home prices are in many ways tied together. When rates go down so many times the home prices go up and when rates climb the home prices will go down. That was not the case when we …
Read MoreWhen is it a good time to buy ? California
A customer sent me an email asking when is it a good time to buy. Instead of re-writing the contents here is the email I sent to him.
I will have a funny answer. The answer is always “Buy Now” …
Read MoreThe Wall Street Journal today has a front page article Fed Hikes Don’t Go Far Enough For Some Investors.
The Wall Street Journal today has a front page article Fed Hikes Don’t Go Far Enough For Some Investors. In the article there is a quote from an analyst “When you’re looking at where deals are pricing, it is simply …
Read MoreI am a Buyers Agent because they made me do it !
First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Programs
There are legitimate zero-down programs for first-time homebuyers that have been around for many years. Those never were, nor ever will be, poorly thought out and/or designed to put people in homes they might not be able to afford. These …
Read MoreBuying Property with Trees ? Check the Tree Laws…
This morning I heard a talk by a landscape architect and he discussed tree protection. Later an architect friend made a comment to me, “It’s your tree until you put it in the ground”.
When people purchase a home they …
Read MoreThe Preliminary Title Report
For every loan and real estate sales transaction we use a Preliminary Title Report that we get from a Title Company. The title report will show liens, encumbrances, taxes, and the names of people who own the property as well …
Read MoreThe basics of the real estate and mortgage business
A Realtor who works for me just told me that a contract she presented was accepted. I have to review all the real estate documents and she asked me the best way to get the paper work to me for …
Read MoreWhen you buy a home you will receive a lot of solicitation
When you purchase a new home expect a lot of mail solicitation. Some things you may want to consider and others not. In California I really recommend that you place the home in trust and encourage you to read my …
Read MoreFinancial Advice for Buyers
95% of first time home buyers and 86% of repeat buyers finance their home purchase so my comments have to do with financing.
1. Make sure your credit is in shape. You can obtain a free annual credit report …
Read More