bay area: Reality Check To Today's Home Buyers in the Bay Area - 01/11/11 08:49 AM
Welcome 2011!  You have finally reached the pinnacle of opportunity, and the moons, stars, and sun are all aligned for you to finally purchase your new home.  You are secure in your job, have researched the areas of living choice, and landed the API scores for the school districts.  Interest rates appear to be somewhat stable, and you have been PRE-APPROVED by your lender.  NOW WHAT?
According to the news, this may be your best opportunity to buy as much a home as possible that you are comfortable owning. We are up against unprecedented times when it comes to buying opportunities.  Housing prices vary dramatically … (0 comments)

bay area: It was Hit and Miss...But we made a GrandSlam... - 04/23/08 07:17 PM
 
Don't you find that you attract the same type of clients that you do in friends?  I met a client two years ago in the Bay Area.  They were in the very beginning of their home search.  First time buyers, with no true knowledge of the market except it was hot!  This was in 2006.  Still a growing market with high prices to bare.  He was approved for a $400K purchase which would allow room for 2 bedrooms and maybe two bathrooms if we were lucky.  Time passed, new jobs came and went, graduate school began.  Life evolved and a home purchase went to the way side … (2 comments)

bay area: Can you believe we are in 2003 prices for REO'S? - 04/22/08 05:07 PM
 
We have come a long way....We experienced the 1999 computer upheavel as we dove into 2000.  We experienced some amazing events after the dot com crashed.  Lots of money and a pent up demand for Real Estate drove our communities in a frenzy of home sales as if we had a "Blue Lite" special blinking in our faces.  Families dream of home ownership became a reality and the world was a happy place.  Long time home owners  property values bagan soaring through the roof!  EQUITY.......  They screamed!  Buy more houses.  Sell those 100% financing loans.  We want EQUITY.... 
2005 brought a year of … (0 comments)

bay area: TAKE THE PLUNGE..Jump In Now! - 10/23/07 02:56 PM
What a great time for buyers to jump into the market.  Renters?  History is proving this to be a great time to purchase.  House values have come down about 12% from our 2005 sellers market!  The East Bay, a place you can call HOME.  Why jump into the market?
1.Potential home for the Oakland A's.
2.Great values for  3/2 homes.
3. Good schools.
4. Public Transit to San Francisco and the Pennisula.
5. Amazing Regional Parks and bike trails.
6. One hour from the ocean.
7. Two hours from the snow.
8. Tax Benefits.
9. If you  make under $100K, there are programs available.  If you make over $100K, there are programs … (1 comments)