Madison Premiere Realty Specializes In SF Peninsula Real Estate
Short sales are an unfortunate part of today’s real estate environment. It probably will continue to be for the foreseeable future. A few years ago we created this video outlining some of the pitfalls and things to consider when making an offer on a short sale property. It resonated with people, as it has received over 20k views. Although it’s a few years old, the info presented is still pertinent.
[youtube id=”-aq8rdmYZG4″ width=”600″ height=”350″]
There is a great article in the New York Times that talks about the impact of commuting costs when purchasing a home. What struck me from the article was that the impact of commuting costs was greater for moderate-income households. The article states: [Read more…]
The journey to buy a home is long, and is comprised of many smaller journeys. One of those journeys is the process of getting a loan. Usually, the process starts with applying for a loan directly through a bank or a mortgage broker.
To get the ball rolling, you will need to fill out a basic loan application. Additionally, you will have to provide copies of certain documents. These docs help provide a detailed snapshot of your employment and financial standing. Here is a list of the common documents loan professionals require: [Read more…]