New Restaurants in the East Bay You Need to Try
Are you tired of going to the same restaurants? Looking for something new? Just here in California for the holiday season and don’t know where to go? No worries! We have compiled a list of the lates...
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Midterm Election: Real Estate in California
How do midterm election results affect the real estate market? See below for a list of the noteworthy measures that have the power to influence the California real estate market. Prop 5: NO Vote...
Making the Most of Your Open House
Image via Pexels If you are planning to sell your home, there are a lot of things you can do to make it more appealing to buyers during an open house. Potential buyers need to be able to see themse...
Dog Lovers: Save Money and Keep Your Home Clean with These Tips
Image via Pexels According to a survey of over 1,000 U.S. pet owners, Americans spend an average of $126.19 every month on their furry family members, with dog owners spending more than those who a...
Why a Quick Sale May Not be in Your Best Interest
SOLD! 5 days on market, over asking! Sounds great, doesn’t it? The seller was able to sell their property quickly AND received over the asking price. The listing agent was able to get the deal close...
Guide to 4th of July Magic in the Bay Area
Fireworks: 4th of July Berkeley Marina: family activities beginning at noon, fireworks at 9:30 p.m 4th of July Celebration at The Pier: San Francisco, Pier 39 fireworks over the bay at 9:30 p.m. ...
How to Make Your Lawn Safe for Kids and Pets Alike
Image courtesy of Pixabay Written by Cindy Aldridge With warmer weather comes the desire to spend more time outdoors, and much of this time is likely spent in your backyard. This green respite i...
Make Your Pets Invisible for a Successful Home Sale
Image courtesy of Pixabay Written by Cindy Aldridge Pet ownership is fulfilling and offers tremendous rewards. However, one of the few downfalls involved with owning pets comes when it’s time ...
Minimum Income To Qualify For Various Price Points; Realistic Goals
REALISTIC GOALS BASED ON INCOME AND DOWN PAYMENT PARAMETERS One of the primary jobs of our Mortgage Analysts is to ensure borrowers have realistic home-buying goals. For example, a buyer with $6...