What’s the Difference between an Appraisal and a Home Inspection?
If you’re planning to buy a home, an appraisal is an important step in the process. It’s a professional evaluation of the market value of the home you’d like to buy. In most cases, an appraisal is ordered by the ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on March 31, 2021 in General
Easter Activities for East Bay Families (2021)
Easter Activities for East Bay Families (2021)
This year’s list of family-friendly Easter activities is brought to you by Lake Chabot Marina & Cafe. Easter 2021 is Sunday, April 4.
Easter 2021 is not the usual collection of ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on March 31, 2021 in What's happening
How to Make a Winning Offer on a Home
How to Make a Winning Offer on a Home
Today’s homebuyers are faced with a strong sellers’ market, which means there are a lot of active buyers competing for a relatively low number of available homes. As a result, ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on March 30, 2021 in Buying a Home
Easter Egg Hunts, Bunny Meet-Ups & More 2021: SF Bay Area
Easter Egg Hunts, Bunny Meet-Ups & More 2021: SF Bay Area
Check out Easter egg hunts, bunny drive-thrus, brunches & more spring events coming up in cities throughout the San Francisco region.
events coming up in cities throughout the San ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on March 30, 2021 in What's happening
How to Be a Competitive Buyer in Today’s Housing Market [INFOGRAPHIC]
How to Be a Competitive Buyer in Today’s Housing Market [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights
With so few houses for sale today, it’s important to be prepared when you’re ready to buy a home.
Meeting with your lender ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on March 29, 2021 in Buying a Home
Will the Housing Market Bloom This Spring?
Will the Housing Market Bloom This Spring?
Spring is almost here, and many are wondering what it will bring for the housing market. Even though the pandemic continues on, it’s certain to be very different from the spring we experienced at ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on March 28, 2021 in What's happening
6 Simple Graphs Proving This Is Nothing Like Last Time
6 Simple Graphs Proving This Is Nothing Like Last Time
Last March, many involved in the residential housing industry feared the market would be crushed under the pressure of a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic. Instead, real estate had one of its ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on March 27, 2021 in General
Bay Area Survey - March 2021 Report
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Posted by Tracy Tang on March 27, 2021 in Market Update
How Upset Should You Be about 3% Mortgage Rates?
How Upset Should You Be about 3% Mortgage Rates?
Last Thursday, Freddie Mac announced that their 30-year fixed mortgage rate was over 3% (3.02%) for the first time since last July. That news dominated real estate headlines that day ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on March 26, 2021 in Mortgage
5 Reasons to Sell Your House This Spring
5 Reasons to Sell Your House This Spring
When selling a house, most homeowners hope for a quick and profitable transaction that puts them in a position to make a great move. If you’re waiting for the best time to win as a seller, the market ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on March 25, 2021 in Selling Your Home
How to Prepare Your House for a Winning Sale This Spring [INFOGRAPHIC]
How to Prepare Your House for a Winning Sale This Spring [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights
With so few homes available to buy today, houses are in high demand, and they’re selling fast.
That means it’s a great time ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on March 24, 2021 in Selling Your Home
Is It a Good Time to Sell My House?
Is It a Good Time to Sell My House?
Last year, many homeowners thought twice about selling their houses due to the onset of the health crisis. This year, however, homeowners are beginning to regain their confidence when it comes to ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on March 23, 2021 in Selling Your Home
How Smart Is It to Buy a Home Today?
How Smart Is It to Buy a Home Today?
Whether you’re buying your first home or selling your current house, if your needs are changing and you think you need to move, the decision can be complicated. You may have to take personal or ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on March 22, 2021 in Buying a Home
Home Prices: What Happened in 2020? What Will Happen This Year?
Home Prices: What Happened in 2020? What Will Happen This Year?
The real estate market was on fire during the second half of 2020. Buyer demand was way up, and the supply of homes available for sale hit record lows. The price of anything is ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on March 21, 2021 in What's happening
The #1 Reason Not to Wait to List Your House for Sale
The #1 Reason Not to Wait to List Your House for Sale
Many industries have been devastated by the economic shutdown caused by the COVID-19 virus. Real estate is not one of them.
Mark Fleming, Chief Economist for First ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on March 20, 2021 in Selling Your Home
The Bay Area Weekly Newsletter 3.19.21 | Current Edition
Take a look at this compiled list of fun TV, exercise, yummy recipes, and different ways you can help the community.
Coding Programs for Kids: Free and Affordable Websites That Teach Kids ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on March 20, 2021 in What's happening
Americans Are Gaining Confidence in the Economy
Americans Are Gaining Confidence in the Economy
The September Jobs Report issued by the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the unemployment rate dropped to 7.9%. Though that percentage is well below what experts projected ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on March 19, 2021 in General
Why Today’s Options Will Save Homeowners from Foreclosure
Why Today’s Options Will Save Homeowners from Foreclosure
Many housing experts originally voiced concern that the mortgage forbearance program (which allows families impacted financially by COVID to delay mortgage payments to a later date) ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on March 18, 2021 in Selling Your Home
Home Values Projected to Keep Rising
Home Values Projected to Keep Rising
As we enter the final months of 2020 and continue to work through the challenges this year has brought, some of us wonder what impact continued economic uncertainty could have on home prices. Looking at the big ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on March 17, 2021 in Market Update
Two Important Impacts of Home Equity
Two Important Impacts of Home Equity
Equity continues to rise, helping American homeowners secure a much more stable financial future. According to the most recent data from CoreLogic, the average homeowner gained $9,800 in equity ...
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Posted by Tracy Tang on March 16, 2021 in General