Buy a Home Without a Big Down Payment

Buy a Home Without a Big Down Payment

You don’t have a 20% down payment saved to buy a house?  A first-time home buyer doesn’t need a big down payment. In today’s competitive housing market, most sellers will not consider an offer if a pre-approval letter is not included.  Begin your home search by...
Expanded Financing for Homes with ADUs

Expanded Financing for Homes with ADUs

Monday, October 16, 2023 Have you ever considered adding an additional living unit on your property, or purchasing a home with an existing additional unit?  These types of properties are popular for generating revenue from both short-term and long-term rental. ...
New Home Sales Jump to 13-Month High

New Home Sales Jump to 13-Month High

New Home Sales exceed expectations again as existing home inventory continues to lag. By Arnie Aurellano While residential resales remain underwhelming, deals for new residences continue to surge, with sales for new single-family homes rising to a 13-month high in...
Mortgage Application Volume Boosted by Fed Comments

Mortgage Application Volume Boosted by Fed Comments

By: Jann Swanson, Wed May 10, 2023, 8:24 AM: The volume of mortgage applications increased last week for both home purchases and refinancing. The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) said its Market Composite Index, a measure of that volume, increased 6.3 percent on a...