Practical Advice For Homebuyers

26
Aug
2026

How Google can add to your home’s value

There’s a ‘light-filled’ 1894 Victorian house for sale in San Francisco’s Bernal Heights neighborhood. Among the advertised amenities: Two bedrooms, a library/media room with fireplace—and proximity to the Google shuttle. You’ve probably seen…
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26
Aug
2026

Imagine paying an extra $4K per month for your mortgage

Let's say you've just bought a $525,000 home with a 20 percent down payment. At current 30-year fixed conforming loan mortgage rates, your monthly payment is $2,206.80. Now, take that same loan…
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26
Aug
2026

Don’t buy a condo if you don’t want to follow the rules

Most condo owners don’t give their covenants, conditions and restrictions (CC&Rs) much thought—until they do something the CC&Rs forbid. CC&Rs are the governing documents that spell out how a homeowners association (HOA)…
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26
Aug
2026

Mortgage meltdown trend: The wealthy are walking away from their homes too

There’s an old saying: The rich are different. But lately, that difference is shrinking, as some affluent homeowners face foreclosure and struggle with mortgage payments just like everyone else. Folks who bought…
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26
Aug
2026

What are pocket listings and why are they on the rise?

In the past few months, I’ve noticed an uptick in the number of ‘pocket listings.’ Here’s a quick look at what pocket listings are, why they’re becoming more commonplace, and what it…
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26
Aug
2026

CNN says California home prices rebounding- but is the worst part over?

“California housing prices on the rebound,” declared a CNNMoney.com headline last week. According to the article, California home prices have climbed for nine consecutive months, posting a 10.4 percent gain year-over-year in July.…
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26
Aug
2026

What is a short sale in real estate

"What is a short sale in real estate?” is a question I hear a lot these days. Basically, a short sale is when the total market value of your property equals less…
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Posted in: Practical Advice For Home Sellers, Practical Advice For Homebuyers, Short Sale Tips & Advice
26
Aug
2026

What does tenants in common mean in real estate?

If you’re a first-time buyer new to real estate, you’ve probably come across the term TIC. In real estate terms, TIC stands for tenants in common, ortenancy in common. A TIC is a way…
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26
Aug
2026

iPhone apps for homebuyers, sellers and homeonwers

It’s one thing to use your computer to search real estate listings, find open houses, and get a sense for crime rates in a specific neighborhood. But now you can do all…
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26
Aug
2026

How to get started in real estate investing

With home prices and mortgage rates so low, people are seriously considering taking advantage, not only as homebuyers but as real estate investors. In some places, you can potentially "cash flow" a…
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