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…

What goes into a highest and best offer to get a home offer accepted?

How can a home buyer make a winning offer on a house that has multiple offers for which the seller is looking for the "highest…

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…

How does home flood insurance work in California?

Do you fully understand the importance of being prepared for flooding in their homes...or outside of your home?The California Association of Realtors points out that…

Back to the office mandate? Free coaching on where to live for your perfect lifestyle

Did you move out of the Bay Area during the pandemic and now you need to return to the office for a few days or…