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Read more about the article Steps to Buying a House for First-Time Buyers

Steps to Buying a House for First-Time Buyers

  • Post published:June 16, 2021

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…

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Read more about the article Nine Top Tips for First-Time Home Buyers

Nine Top Tips for First-Time Home Buyers

  • Post published:June 8, 2021

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.

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4 Major Concerns for Homeowners Thinking About Selling Now

  • Post published:May 4, 2021

... 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…

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Read more about the article How Much Are Closing Costs for Home Buyers?

How Much Are Closing Costs for Home Buyers?

  • Post published:April 20, 2021

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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Read more about the article How Much Commission Do Real Estate Agents Make From A Sale?
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How Much Commission Do Real Estate Agents Make From A Sale?

  • Post published:April 18, 2021

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…

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Read more about the article San Francisco Bay Area transfer tax by city and county (updated for 2021)

San Francisco Bay Area transfer tax by city and county (updated for 2021)

  • Post published:April 17, 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.…

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Read more about the article All About Mello-Roos Tax

All About Mello-Roos Tax

  • Post published:April 6, 2021

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…

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Read more about the article What Credit Score Do You Need for a Mortgage?

What Credit Score Do You Need for a Mortgage?

  • Post published:March 29, 2021

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).…

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Read more about the article Torii Launches Real Estate Brokerage in Los Angeles, CA

Torii Launches Real Estate Brokerage in Los Angeles, CA

  • Post published:January 13, 2021

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…

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Read more about the article Real Estate Market Update: San Francisco Bay Area Outlook Winter 2021

Real Estate Market Update: San Francisco Bay Area Outlook Winter 2021

  • Post published:January 11, 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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