buying a home: 3/11/17 Meetup: Ask Jeff & Julie - Strategies For a Winning Offer in a Tight Market - 03/07/17 06:17 PM

 
If you’ve decided to buy a home this spring, your challenge will be not just finding a home you like, but also beating out all the other homebuyers who like it and want to make an offer on it, too. The number of bay area homes for sale is low, and particularly in the price ranges desired by first-time homebuyers.
A well-priced home in good condition will usually move very quickly and often have multiple offers. That means that if you want to end up with a nice home, you need to be strategic. We'll share how our strategies can help you, … (2 comments)

buying a home: Preparing to Buy a Home - 08/07/09 04:27 AM
Preparing to Buy a Home
If you’re considering purchasing a home, here’s what you need to do.
Make a list of items most important to you. For example, the type of home: a single- or multi-family unit, the number of rooms, the location, and the proximity to schools, if you have or plan to have children. Also, think about how long you want to reside in the home. Increasingly, homebuyers tend to move in and then move up. Prepare yourself financially. Avoid any major purchases until after closing, regardless of your credit standing. Any increase in debt-to-income ratio reduces your purchasing … (0 comments)