Real Estate

The ‘20% down payment’ needed to buy a home misconception

The Aspiring Home Buyers Profile from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) found that the American public is still somewhat confused about what is required to qualify for a home mortgage loan in today’s housing market. The results of the survey show that the main reason why non-homeowners do not own their own homes is because they believe that they cannot afford them. This brings us to two...

What’s happening with the Transamerica Pyramid?

If you love architecture like we do, you may have noticed something peculiar happening with the Transamerica Pyramid recently, certain panels from the iconic building have been disappearing and then reappearing at irregular intervals. Is this a “secret code” or something that San Francisco residents should be concerned about? Thankfully we now know that the Transamerica Pyramid is undergoing...

Golden Gate Park – What To Do When Enjoying the Park for the Day

So you’re in San Francisco for the day and one of the things on your bucket list is to see Golden Gate Park but have you thought about what you’re going to do at the park for the day once you get there? In this article we will provide you with a list of fun things that you can do at Golden Gate Park which will help to make your day memorable. Attend Fun Events at the Park One of the great things...

Buying a Home in San Francisco? Here’s why buying in ‘The City’ is still a good bet…

San Francisco homes have once again been declared to be America's most sizzling and in-demand residential real estate market, according to a recent analysis by Realtor.com. The analysis used two primary factors to determine which cities were among the top twenty in the country: 1) The time on the market before the property sells. 2) Which cities received the most homes for sale views on the realtor.com...

7 Home Renovations to increase your home resale value

You want to make the most money possible when it comes time to sell your home. The way to do that is by improving and updating the things in your home that buyers look for the most. We compiled this list for those looking to boost their resale value. It's important to focus on the renovation projects that will net you the highest ROI. All of the projects on this list were chosen for their ability to...

Should I Rent or Buy a Home?

Choosing whether to rent or own a home is not an easy decision. It requires you to carefully examine the factors and costs associated with each option. Which is better? That depends. Your unique economic situation, lifestyle and goals play the largest part in deciding what is better for you. It's important to go into your calculations with open eyes. As much as you want a home, you may not be able to...

Things You Shouldn’t Do When Buying a Home

The last thing in the world you would ever want is to spend a bunch of time searching for a home, finding that perfect place and then not being approved for your mortgage. There are also many common mistakes homebuyers make that could make the process much more painful than it has to be. We're writing this article because we know how stressful it can be to buy a house. In order to make your process...

15 Best Blogs To Follow About Real Estate

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