by karendouglas | Mar 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
VA Loans are no-down payment loans that have helped more than 22 million service members become homeowners since 1944. They’re called VA Loans after the Department of Veterans Affairs, which introduced them in 1944 as part of the GI Bill. Through the first half of...
by karendouglas | Jan 28, 2018 | Buying a Home
In the Bay Area, many of us hear the term, “Jumbo Loan” due to the high cost of buying a home. However, most individuals and families do not understand what this term means. In the US, there are two main entities (Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae) that provide...
by karendouglas | Dec 15, 2017 | Buying a Home, Housing Predictions, Selling a Home
The Proposed New Real Estate Tax Laws: How do they impact home buying? I debated writing this article as the new tax laws have not been finalized. However, many of my clients are asking questions and are concerned about the future. With that in mind, I want to add...
by karendouglas | Nov 21, 2017 | Buying a Home
When shopping for home loans, you may be overwhelmed at the prospect of finding the right fit for you. There are a number of different types of loans, with different limits, terms, rates and lending guidelines. Here we look at two of the most popular loan types, the...
by karendouglas | Jun 23, 2017 | Buying a Home, Video Diary
When getting approved for a mortgage there are a list of items that we will be requesting!
