What You Can Buy for $2.5M: Houses in San Francisco
Curious what houses are available for $2.5M? Here are three homes to consider, in three very different neighborhoods.
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Here’s Your Home Insurance Primer
Getting insurance is a real blast these days in California. To make things a little easier, here are the 5 key coverage areas to compare when you’re shopping around for the policy on the home you’re buying.
Top 10 HOA Issues in Condo Sales
You’ve found the perfect condo—great location, checks all your boxes and has HOA dues you can handle. Next up? Digging into the disclosures and evaluating restrictions and HOA details.
Checking In With The Summer Market
It’s a good time to check out what’s available now in the San Francisco summer market.
Rate Buydowns Can Help Move The Condo Market
A seller interest rate buydown can help move some of the more than 550 condos sitting on the market.
San Francisco Summer Slowdown Arrives Early
A lag in new listings and a bunch of market sitters add up to a summer slowdown, and it’s not even July yet.
Location Top Priority for 1BR Condos
One-bedroom condos are popular options in San Francisco, and the best bets offer convenient locations near transit, retail and restaurants.
Neighborhoods With The Best Weather
San Francisco is full of micro-climates. If you’re not a fan of the fog, check out the neighborhoods where the sun tends to shine the most.
Budget for HOA Dues During Loan Preapproval
Don’t forget to include the cost of HOA dues when you’re getting preapproved for a loan.
What You Need To Know About Rentbacks
If you’re a buyer considering granting a seller rentback, here are a few important things to know before you agree to one.
The Risks Behind Unwarranted Spaces
An “unwarranted” in-law unit is one that hasn’t been done with city permits. Here’s what that could mean for you as the home buyer.
Make Sure You Have Enough Dwelling Insurance Coverage
Don’t get caught with insufficient dwelling insurance. It’s a critical component of your policy that makes or breaks whether you can rebuild.
Solar Panel Leases: How To Avoid Escrow Headaches
Make sure you’re aware of the leased solar panel transfer process before you set your closing date. These things can sometimes take more time than you expect.
Where PG&E Gas Lines Are in San Francisco
Here’s where the gas pipelines run in San Francisco, good knowledge to have during your house hunt.
Read This Before You Transfer Your Deposit Into Escrow
Offer accepted? Read these tips before you send your deposit money to the escrow account.