How a Renter Bought Her Perfect Home in San Leandro

Here's a success story of a life-long renter who found and bought her perfect home, a condo.My client had a perfect process for searching for…

Rockridge 94618 Real Estate Market Report – Dec. 2023

Buying or selling a home in Rockridge and want to know what's going on in the real estate market?Download a free,in-depth Rockridge home sales report…

Exciting ADU Law: Qualify for a higher FHA loan with an ADU !

Qualifying for an FHA loan just became easier for buyers of properties with ADUs and other rental spaces.Mortgage lenders can now count income from small…

Location Location Location – Checklist for flippers & home buyers with Rockridge as an example

What's the most important feature when buying a home? The oldest wisdom says "location, location, location."But what exactly defines the perfect location that checks all…

Affordable SF Bay view dream homes are in the East Bay

All along the Oakland, Berkeley, El Cerrito and Richmond hills are homes with incredible San Francisco Bay views...with more houses, condos and townhouses along the…

Repair the Sewer Lateral and Sidewalk in Oakland before selling?

Home sellers in Oakland, Alameda and some other East Bay cities need to decide whether to repair their sewer lateral, if necessary, or let the…

Home Buyer Love Letter Tips Inspired by a Hallmark Movie Writer Home Buying Success

The New York Times profiled of a Los Angeles house buyer who wrote a "love letter" to the seller.The buyer just happened to be a…

A home warranty on an old house? Yes!

I buy my home buyer clients a home warranty for a typical reason: peace of mind.I'll admit, it took my becoming a real estate agent…

Yes Title Insurance is a necessary evil like health insurance

Chicago Title put together a scary video of home title horror stories (for Halloween). There's nothing funny about someone stealing your property through fraud or…

That vacant lot price may be too good to be true – it could be a land scam

According to Chicago Title, scammers and fraudsters are impersonating property owners to illegally sell real property especially vacant lots and land.Avoid being scammed!Due to the…