How much is my home worth
Many homeowners in San Francisco are scrambling right now to determine how much their house is worth. Why the mad dash? March 31st is the deadline to ask the city to consider…
General Real Estate Advice & Tips
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How does foreclosure work
Around the country, home values have dropped dramatically in the past few years. Some people who bought with 'zero down' or even 10 percent down when lending was easy, find themselves with…
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Top 3 tips for homebuyers in the new year
At the beginning of each year a new set of buyers decides to put their hat into the ring and consider a real estate purchase. It happens as a result of a…
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Top 3 things to do to increase your home’s value
Home values aren’t going to rise dramatically in the next few years, as they did in the decade just ended. That doesn’t mean you can’t take matters into your own hands, however.…
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Water conservation laws in San Francisco can have a big impact on real estate
San Francisco has long been on the cutting edge in environmental and conservation issues. The board of supervisors passed its first conservation ordinance in 1982 and has continually upgraded residential requirements since…
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Top 5 tips for buying a foreclosure or short sale in real estate
Nowadays, it's likely you'll come across a short sale or a foreclosure in your home search, no matter the price range. You may be lured by the low price or the terms…
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The changing face of home loans: mortgage broker or direct lender?
When it came to financing a home, it used to be that about 70% of the loans were done through mortgage brokers, as opposed to banks directly. Now, the tables have turned.…
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Mandatory retrofitting could shake up San Francisco homeowners
Here's a heads-up to owners of older buildings vulnerable to earthquake damage in San Francisco. If legislation proposed by Mayor Gavin Newsom becomes reality, you could be forced to spend money retrofitting…
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Why you should ask your agent to be proactive during the appraisal process
If you’re a homebuyer or you’re looking to refinance, you should be aware of yet another potential stumbling block to getting financing. Obtaining an appraisal that accurately represents the fair market value…
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How much house can I afford?
Lower home prices and interest rates make this a great time to buy a house. But figuring out exactly how much house you can afford can be tricky. A lot of variables…
