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How a Renter Bought Her Perfect Home in …
Here's a success story of a life-long renter who found and bought her perfect home, a condo.My client…

Repair the Sewer Lateral and Sidewalk in Oakland …
Home sellers in Oakland, Alameda and some other East Bay cities need to decide whether to repair their…

Home Buyer Love Letter Tips Inspired by a …
The New York Times profiled of a Los Angeles house buyer who wrote a "love letter" to the…

Exciting ADU Law: Qualify for a higher FHA …
Qualifying for an FHA loan just became easier for buyers of properties with ADUs and other rental spaces.Mortgage…

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…

Location Location Location - Checklist for flippers & …
What's the most important feature when buying a home? The oldest wisdom says "location, location, location."But what exactly…

Yes Title Insurance is a necessary evil like …
Chicago Title put together a scary video of home title horror stories (for Halloween). There's nothing funny about…

Affordable SF Bay view dream homes are in …
All along the Oakland, Berkeley, El Cerrito and Richmond hills are homes with incredible San Francisco Bay views...with…

That vacant lot price may be too good …
According to Chicago Title, scammers and fraudsters are impersonating property owners to illegally sell real property — especially…