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Many people have asked me how COVID-19 is going to impact the residential real estate market. Two months have passed and I have gathered enough evidence to form a reasonable opinion on this question. Let's start with some facts I'll try to be brief here since you can find plenty of details on the Internet. From April 2020 sales data above, April sold home prices are high than a year ago, by...

Traditionally, Spring is the time of year when people opt to buy a new house. Recently, some home sellers found this to be a huge opportunity to also practice leveraging during the Fall. Various factors effect the housing market find out why they think that the Autumn is the perfect time of year to find the dream home for you and your family. Here are the top 5 reasons why you should consider buying a...

Being married is a whole new stage in life. Unlike most romantic comedies that end with the wedding, in real life, it is just the start of a whole lot of adventure for couples. After getting over with the ceremonies, what most newlyweds usually endeavor is finding a new house where they can settle down and fulfill their dream of having a happy family. Buying that dream house is probably the first major...

Yes, it’s true. The Bay Area’s housing market is extremely competitive. While all of the news outlets are talking about how unaffordable it is with an emphasis on the severity of the current homeless crisis, it's common for homebuyers to perceive San Francisco city as a market where properties appreciate the fastest. Is this really true? Let’s think again. A friend referred a Real Estate buyer...

Source: PEXELS.com Home.  Home is where your heart is. This should be your sanctuary, where you leave all worries and concerns behind. But, what if this is where the issues lie? We all want to have neighbors that you can easily get along with. But it’s not always the case, in fact, you’ll probably a nasty neighbor or two in your lifetime. The best way to deal with this is by following a couple of...

Disclaimer, I'm not affiliated with American Express in any way. Their financing program has its pros and cons. It may or may not fit your needs. The purpose of this article is to help our audience understand the pricing science and math behind their program. I'm not endorsing or recommending against the program. How It Works Over the last 6 months, I have received several letters from the American...

  CALifornia Dreaming… Long time renters, are you currently renting and tired of paying for someone else’s mortgage? Let’s face it, renting is not going to build equity and if you haven’t saved a lot for the down payment, you may think that it is impossible to purchase a home. If you have always dreamed of owning your own home in the highly coveted Bay Area, but lack the funds for a 20%...

What Is a Buyer’s Agent and Do You Need One? Imagine driving by a new development in your desired neighborhood. Nearby, there are good schools, well-maintained parks, grocery stores, streets perfect for morning strolls in a neighborhood adorned with cute little shops and cafes. Such is the dream life. Curious as to what these homes look like on the inside (and if it is even something that your...

After you purchased your property, chances are, you will receive some official-looking mails selling you the services of obtaining grant deed for your property. They normally charge anywhere between $50 to $100. DON'T EVER FALL FOR THESE TRICKS/SCAMS! The recorder's office takes 1 to 2 months to record your deed and the original recorded deed will be mailed to you FOR FREE. Even if you didn't receive your...

There is a myth about HOA fees among new home buyers, who regard HOA fees as a deal-killer to buy a condo or a townhouse. I'd like to take this time to demystify. First of all, HOA fee is not unique to condos and townhouses. Almost all new single family development have HOA and the owners of the single family homes need to pay a monthly due. Secondly, HOA fee is not money-down-the-drain. It actually...