Practical home buying advice for the San Diego real estate market. From mortgage pre-approval and making competitive offers to escrow and closing, we help first-time buyers and experienced buyers navigate every step of the process.
Most people think of the VA loan as a way to buy a house. That is true. But it misses the bigger picture. The VA loan is one of the most powerful wealth building tools available to any American. When it is used with intention, it does not just put a roof over your head. … Read more
One of the more confusing surprises for San Diego County home buyers is the supplemental property tax bill. A lot of buyers assume property taxes were fully handled in escrow, only to receive another bill in the mail after closing. If you are buying a home in San Diego County, this is something worth knowing … Read more
A lot of people are wondering the same thing right now: Are home prices going to come down? Is a market collapse coming? Are we back in another 2008? Two recent St. Louis Fed articles help answer that question, and together they point to something important: today’s housing market looks much more like an affordability … Read more