by karendouglas | Dec 15, 2021 | Buying a Home, Investment Property, Mortgage Loans, Reverse Mortgage
Are you thinking about pursuing a Walnut Creek home refinance this winter? Refinancing is a complicated process with many factors to take into account, but it can help you lower your monthly mortgage payments significantly. Plus, winter is the perfect time to...
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 26, 2017 | Buying a Home, Housing Predictions
One top factor that people look for when buying a home is the community and walkability of the area. Home buyers prefer a house that provides them easy access to stores and restaurants. You don’t want to get a home loan, then have more expenses in both time and...
by karendouglas | Nov 20, 2017 | Buying a Home
What is a FHA Loan? An FHA loan is a home loan that is insured by the Federal Housing Administration. That means the bank’s loans are guaranteed, so if you don’t pay the bank will still get paid. Banks more willing to give out these loans than ones with out FHA...