Closing Cost Credits: A Comprehensive Guide for Bay Area Buyers and Sellers

Key takeawaysClosing cost credits are a negotiation tool, not “free money.” They shift who pays costs at closing, and their usefulness depends on market conditions,…

Common Closing Costs To Prepare For When Selling Your Bay Area Home

Selling a home in the Bay Area can be an exciting but complex process. As a seller, it's important to be aware of the various…

Make the Buyer pay the Seller’s Closing Costs

One of the major drawbacks to real estate as an investment is that it's not a liquid asset. You can't turn a house into a…

A Complete Guide to Santa Cruz Closing Costs

Buying a house is an exciting milestone, but it also comes with a myriad of expenses. One crucial aspect of the home buying process that…

How Much Does It Cost to Sell a Home in Silicon Valley?

Selling a home in Silicon Valley can be an exciting but costly endeavor. Before you start dreaming about the profits you'll make, it's important to…

Closing Costs

Today was a happy day for a client of mine:  he signed his loan documents today!  It took over an hour and a quarter (signing…