Steps to Buying a House for First-Time Buyers
Buying a home for the first time is a big step! The more you know about the process, the better you can manage your stress and make informed decisions about…
Nine Top Tips for First-Time Home Buyers
From deciding how much you need for a down payment to determining which mortgage best suits your situation, find our tips for first-time home buyers.
4 Major Concerns for Homeowners Thinking About Selling Now
... And what you should do before listing your home for sale The housing market keeps chugging along! The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reports that there were 410,000 fewer single-family homes for sale…
How Much Are Closing Costs for Home Buyers?
If you have ever bought a home, then you probably know about closing costs. But if you’re buying a house for the first time, you might be surprised to learn…
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How Much Commission Do Real Estate Agents Make From A Sale?
When you buy a house, you may not know exactly how your real estate agent gets paid. Are you supposed to pay them outside of the sale? The answer to…
San Francisco Bay Area transfer tax by city and county (updated for 2021)
In another post, we discussed the closing costs a San Francisco Bay Area buyer must pay before title can transfer. In this post, we'll cover real estate transfer tax specifically.…
All About Mello-Roos Tax
Mello-Me, Mello-Yous, Mello-They, Mello-Roos! All kidding aside, if you're a first-time home buyer in Los Angeles County, you've probably heard of (or soon will hear of!) Mello-Roos Tax. What is…
What Credit Score Do You Need for a Mortgage?
According to data from the Origination Insight Report by Ellie Mae, the average FICO® score on closed loans was 753 in February 2021. (FYI, a “perfect” credit score is 850).…
Torii Launches Real Estate Brokerage in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, we're here! The Torii team is thrilled to announce that Torii's real estate brokerage service is now available in the Los Angeles area. Whether you're looking to buy…
Real Estate Market Update: San Francisco Bay Area Outlook Winter 2021
January and February have historically been two months when home buyers can get a jump on the early springtime market, but not this year. In June 2020 we saw inventory…
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