If you are thinking of buying sometime in the next year, here are a few reasons why you should go ahead and talk to a lender now rather than waiting: Continue reading →

For most people, the first serious step in the home buying process is talking with a lender about getting pre-approved for a loan. These days, buyers generally understand that in order to know what their purchasing power is – and to have the ability to actually submit an offer on a house – you have to start with a loan pre-approval. But who should you talk to in order to complete that process? Continue reading →

Unless you’ve been living on a desert island for the past six months, you’ve probably already heard the positive news about the LA housing market. Prices are steadily rising, inventory is low, and bidding wars abound. The word is out – now is the time to buy! Unfortunately, the downside to this sudden market turnaround is that buyers are becoming more and more familiar with a pesky issue that has been plaguing the market all summer – the low appraisal. Continue reading →