What Is Mortgage Insurance and How Does It Work?
Mortgage insurance protects the lender in the event you default on the loan. In return, the lender agrees to [...]
1-Year House Price Change
A tight supply of homes for sale and record-low mortgage rates boosted appreciation for Southern California houses, a CoreLogic price [...]
We Bought a House Sight Unseen—and It Turned Out To Be a Total Nightmare
I thought I was up to the challenge of a long-distance home purchase during a pandemic. After all, I [...]
What Is Title Insurance, and How Much Does Title Insurance Cost?
Buying a home often entails also buying various types of insurance to protect your property, and one type you might need to [...]
What to Look For in a New Neighborhood
When I'm ready to relocate, what should I look for in a neighborhood? Deciding where you want to live can [...]
Housing Market Continues to Soar Amid the On-Going Pandemic
No doubt, a constant theme throughout the COVID-19 pandemic has been the housing market which has continued to gain steam. [...]
Leaving California? A guide to what state is best to move to…
In 2017-2019, 3% of California’s population departed What is the best state to call home after deciding to quit [...]
Why Is the Housing Market Thriving During a Pandemic?
QUESTION: With the country dealing with the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, why is the housing market thriving? ANSWER: Even with [...]
Summer 2020 Was a Selling Frenzy
Traditionally, September is a slow month for sales as families are already settled into the school year. However, the [...]
How to Finance a Fixer-Upper
You've found the perfect house in the desired location you've been waiting for and the price meets your budget. [...]