The Pandemic has triggered tighter requirements and it's making it more difficult for some borrowers to qualify for jumbo loans. These...

Buying a house and getting a loan can be complicated so it's important be prepared. Here are some tips to help you protect your credit...

Interest rates continue to remain at historic lows but some metro areas are seeing larger declines than others in their APR's....

Yesterday, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announced that homeowners in forbearance could request payment deferrals and add any missed...

Despite the pandemic, according to a newly released report from the National Association of REALTORS®. 35% of REALTORS® reported no...

During the Shelter in Place order in Monterey County, any house that is not completely vacant, including no furniture, can not be...

Many people who are concerned about making their mortgage payments during the COVID-19 crisis were relieved to hear that their lender...

Unfortunately, in times of crisis, there are still those who look for ways to take advantage of others. Freddie Mac warned this week that...

Good News! Governor Gavin Newsom announced that financial institutions will provide major financial relief for millions of Californians...

As we have seen over the last couple of weeks, the Coronavirus is shaking financial markets and it’s hard to know when things will start...

With an increase in wildfires around the world and in California, home insurance has become a hot topic as insurance companies are forced...

Closing costs can run from 2-5% of the purchase price of your home. Wondering what they are? Here's a quick summary: Origination Fees: A...

If you are a first time home buyer or it's been a while since you bought a home, here is some information that might help: How Much...

Reasons why we don't build enough housing in California Community resistance Water restrictions and lack of water to support additional...

One in five consumers buying a home today is a single woman. Meyers Research in Costa Mesa, Calif., conducted a survey analyzing the...

Your credit score matters so it's important to know where you stand. Federal law allows you one free credit report per 12 month period....

We have a housing crisis in California and as we know, the Bay Area and Monterey Peninsula are no exceptions. It's a difficult challenge...

In the Real Estate world, we use a lot of acronyms. You may have seen this one....DRE. It stands for the Department of Real Estate. They...

The leading reasons for mortgage denials, researchers found: Debt and credit history: 33% of potential borrower’s debt-to-income ratios...

Times they are a-changing! According to Lending Tree, young adults are getting married later in life. In 1980, the median age of a first...