First Time Home Buyers

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Great news! Jumbo Conforming Loan Limits to be Restored!

JUMBO Great news!  Jumbo Conforming Loan Limits to be Restored!  Inman News just reported that in a 60-38 vote Thursday, the Senate approved an amendment to a spending bill that would restore the $729,750 ceiling that was first put in place in 2008 to allow Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Housing Administration to [...]

Is it Possible to Boost the East Bay’s Sustainable and Affordable Housing Stock?

Here is an interesting article from the UC Berkeley News Center that came out a couple of weeks ago that talks about how in-law/secondary units could be a great way to help accommodate the projected population growth via dealing with infill development in communities throughout the region.  They are currently looking into regulatory challenges, such as parking restrictions, [...]

Just Listed: 1610 9th Street in Berkeley

I just listed this fab-u-lous house in West Berkeley located at 1610 9th Street @ Cedar.  Ok, so why is it so fab-u-lous? 3 beds and 1 bath! Radiant heating!  Yes, warm toes all day long.  And it comes with a solar back up. Solar water heater! Dual pane windows, wood floors! Fun colors throughout! [...]

Just Listed: www.925Norvell.com in El Cerrito

New listing!  www.925Norvell.com in El Cerrito.  This super stylish home is ready for its next owner.  Come and visit me during broker’s tour on Thursday, Sept 8th from 9:30 -12 or at one of the Sunday open houses on September 11th and 18th from 2-4:30.  Check out the website for more details and info!

Why Buy Now?

Aha, the magic question.  Why should you buy now?  I know this may seem a little biased considering my profession, but let me show you a few things that are happening, and are about to happen, in the lending world. 1) 30 Year Mortgage. You can get a 30 year mortgage today with as little [...]

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