Real Estate and Mortgage News from the week of May 3rd, 2023. This week we talked about: Home prices edge higher as inventory woes continue Should you refinance your ARM FHA versus Conventional Purchase Loans DSCR and Bank statement loans Emails, news and more...

Real Estate and Mortgage News from the week of April 26th, 2023. This week we talked about: Home prices rise for the first time in 7 months Rates hold steady Plenty of buyers absorbing the dwindling inventory Emails, news and more.

Real Estate and Mortgage News from the week of April 19th, 2023. This week we talked about: Builder Confidence rises Mortgage Rates edge higher HELOC pains as rates rise Home prices fall 3% YoY Emails, news and more...

Real Estate and Mortgage News from the week of April 12th, 2023. This week we talked about: Guest - Karrie Hill, EXP Realty Home prices holding steady Low down payment programs for first time homebuyers Mortgage rates bottom at 6.28% from Freddie Mac Emails, news and more...

Real Estate and Mortgage News from the week of April 5th, 2023. This week we talked about: Home Prices end their 7-month slide Mortgage rates edge toward a 2-month low Purchase activity increases Investor tips CalHfa "Dream for All" comes to an end after 17 days Emails, news and more...

Real Estate and Mortgage News from the week of March 29th, 2023. This week we talked about: Dream for all 100% First time homebuyers program DSCR loans HELOC Real estate investor programs and using helocs Emails and more...

Real Estate and Mortgage News from the week of March 22nd, 2023. This week we talked about: FED Rate hike by .25% New product for Vacation rentals Mortgage rates drop Existing home sales increase First-time homebuyer program from CalHfa Emails, news and more...

Real Estate and Mortgage news from the week of March 15th, 2023. This week we talked about: Mortgage rates drop Treasury yields affecting mortgage rates Debt Service Coverage Ratio loans for investors Reverse Mortgages with Matt Shaffer and Lorraine Geraci

Real Estate and Mortgage News from the week of March 8th, 2023. This week we talked about: The first YoY decline in home prices in over a decade Mortgage rates top 7% again FED Chairman Powell hints at higher and longer rate hikes Owning rental properties in retirement Gordon talks insurance Emails, news and more...

Real Estate and Mortgage news from the week of March 1st, 2023. This week we talked about: Mortgage rates nearing 4-month highs Fannie Mae changes their 2023 forecast The "age of the institutional investor" Inventory struggles as homeowners hold properties longer Emails, news and more...

Real Estate and Mortgage News from the week of February 22nd, 2023. This week we talked about: Karrie Hill, EXP Realty - Marin County home sales and stats Mortgage rates hit 3-month highs FED minutes indicate a prolonged battle against inflation Existing Home Sales fall to 9 year lows Emails, news and more...

Real Estate and Mortgage News from the week of February 15th, 2023. This week we talked about: Mortgage rates rise as the CPI defies FED Mortgage applications drop Planning for a purchase - down payment, budgets and credit scores.  Investors predict continued home price declines and purchase fewer properties in the 4th quarter by 48%. Emails, news and more...

Real Estate and Mortgage news from the week of February 1st, 2023. This week we talked about: FED rate hike only .25% Signs that buyers are coming back to the market Renovation strategies 1099 Programs San Francisco's new landlord law Emails, news, and more...

Real Estate and Mortgage News from the week of January 25th, 2023. This week we talked about: Mortgage rates at 4 month lows Are we seeing signs of a housing recovery? First Time Homebuyers percentage goes up Low down payment loans are more prevalent Emails, news and more...

Real Estate and Mortgage News from the week of January 18th, 2023. This week we talked about: Property Management vs Self Manage Builder Confidence increases Builder Incentives Purchase applications rise as inventory creeps up and prices steadily fall Emails, news and more...

Real Estate and Mortgage news from the week of January 11th, 2023.  This week we talked about: Home values in the Bay Area begin to show 10% decline. How to get Lower Payments with Seller Concessions. Tax Time is here. The importance of reviewing Self Employed income for future real estate loans. Getting prepared to purchase. Extended locks.

Real Estate and Mortgage news from the week of January 4th, 2023.This week we talked about 2023 Goals as an investor Alternate income: Bank Statement and P&L Loans Mortgage rate update Emails, news and more...

Real Estate and Mortgage news from the week of November 9th, 2022. This week we talked about: Pro's of purchasing in a buyer's market First time homebuyer programs HELOC's are back Investment property inventory Emails, news and more.

Real Estate and Mortgage news and updated from the week of October 26th, 2022.  This week we talked about: How mortgage rates will affect home prices. Are there enough buyers to absorb more inventory? Can home prices fall on a year over year basis? Will a recession and lower rates create more buyer demand? Emails, news and more...

Real Estate and Mortgage news from the week of October 10th, 2022.  This week we talked about: Mortgage rates peaking and FED rate hikes Reviewing Homeowner insurance regularly Bank Statement loans How to lower your payments with seller credits Emails, news and more...

Real Estate and Mortgage news and updates from the week of 9-28-22.  This week we talked about: First Time Homebuyers Are we in a Buyer's Market already? How seller concessions can help you lower your rate Guest - Tony Bruno, Realtor, Coldwell Banker. Emails, news and more...

Real Estate and Mortgage news and updates from the week of 9/21/22.  This week we talked about: First Time Home Buyers: Do you need to put 20% down? How long does it take to close? SHould I pay off debt before I close on the loan? Can I switch lenders in the middle of a transaction? How do I avoid Mortgage Insurance? How to use seller credits to lower my payment. News: What are the conforming limits? Fed Rate Hike

Mortgage and Real Estate News from the week of September 7th, 2022.  This week we talked about: Conforming Loan Limits increase (available now) How to lower your rate with seller concessions More sellers willing to negotiate Home prices take the biggest plunge in 17 months Are we moving towards a balanced market? Emails, news and more....

Real Estate and Mortgage news from the week of August 24th, 2022.  This episode we talked about: How to use Assets as Income July 19% YOY sales drop You can now use Short Term Rental Income as qualifying income When does a HELOC make sense (or a refinance)? Are we at the bottom of the Housing Recession? Emails, news and more...

Real Estate and Mortgage news from the week of August 17th, 2022.  This episode we talked about: Bay Area price reductions extend through the summer. More home buyers AND sellers pulling back from the market. What the Inflation Reduction Act Means for Homeowners The Artificial Grass Tax Rebate for California How to present your offer as a Cash Offer (even with a loan) "Lock and Shop" - how to lock your rate while shopping for a house. Emails news and more...