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BUY A HOUSE FOR LESS THAN 20% DOWN?

Is it possible to buy your dream home if you have less than 20% of the down payment saved up? The median property in East Bay typically costs around $800,000. Therefore, a 20% down payment would mean...
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Does Solar Increase Property Value? | Solar Pitfalls When Buying A House | Oakland | Alameda

Are you planning to add solar to your property or make an offer to a property that has solar in it? Solar power systems are near and dear to my heart as I used to sell them before, when I was training...
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Investment Properties in East Bay | Tips for East Bay Real Estate Investors

A lot of people say that investing in a rental property is one of their best investment decisions. Since I also own investment properties in addition to selling residential real estate, this is a...
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How to Estimate Closing Costs as a Homebuyer | Buyer’s Net Sheet

A lot of times, my clients are always asking me "Hey! How do I know how much cash do I need to bring in to close this deal outside of my down payment?" Today, I'll walk you through how exactly I...
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What is Home Anyways? — East Bay’s housing market and real estate update for September 2020

What is home? A simple question with a very complex and varied answer depending on who you ask. And while it might seem that this discussion belongs in the “Personal Stuff” down below, it's my opinion...
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Is the market speeding up or slowing down? — An East Bay real estate market update for late September 2020

As recently as last year, late September is usually the time that things start to slow down and start to sleep as we approach the holidays. As we get closer to October, there is typically less buyer...
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Have you been working out? | An East Bay real estate market update amid COVID, BLM activism, wild fires, Unemployment, and all the news of people leaving the state

“Have you been working out? You look great and I’m impressed with how much you can lift these days.” That’s my attempt at a joke regarding the East Bay real estate market right now. Seriously...
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Homebuyer Tips | Why You Should Read Your Natural Hazard Report

It may look like a boring document but from its name, a Natural Hazard Report determines if a property is within a designated hazard zone. These zones may include natural hazards such as floods...
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Negotiations Part 3 | 7 Strategies for Home Buyers and Sellers | Bay Area Real Estate Tips

So you’ve watched my Real Estate negotiation tips for home buyers and sellers. This time let’s talk about other general strategies you can do to better your chances when negotiating to officially...

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