Are you planning on buying a home in California in 2019? Wondering if now is a good time to buy? Then read on. Below, we’ve gathered some of the most important trends California home buyers should know about in 2019. What to Know About Buying a Home in California in […]
Bay Area Housing Forecast for 2019: How the Market Is Changing
The latest forecasts for the San Francisco Bay Area suggest that home prices will continue rising throughout 2019. So for those planning to enter the market, a sense of urgency might be warranted. The good news is that Bay Area home buyers could have more properties to choose from next […]
VA Mortgage Loan Limits for California Will Go Up in 2019
Are you in the military? Do you plan to buy a home in California in 2019? If so, you’ll be glad to know that the VA loan limits for California will be going up in 2019, in response to rising home values. This will allow military home buyers to borrow […]
Maximum Conforming Mortgage Amount in California Going up in 2019
In November, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced that it was increasing conforming loan limits for most counties across the country. In 2019, California loan limits will range from $484,350 to $726,525, depending on the county. FHA and VA might go up as well. California Loan Limits Go Up for 2019 […]
San Francisco Home-Price Forecast: One of the ‘Strongest’ Metros in 2019
In October, the California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.) predicted that the state’s housing market would cool down in 2019. But in a separate home-price forecast, the San Francisco metro area was ranked among the ten strongest metros in the country in terms of year-over-year appreciation. Several forecasters have now predicted […]
Some California Homeowners Could Still Benefit from Refinancing
A forecast from the Mortgage Bankers Association predicted that the overall volume of purchase loans (used by home buyers) would increase in 2019, while home-refinancing activity would decline. That’s not surprising when you consider that interest rates have risen over the past year. But a separate industry report showed that […]
Report: Bay Area Housing Market Inventory Grows, Going Into 2019
For the past few years, inventory has been the big story in the San Francisco Bay Area real estate market. Or rather, a lack of inventory. Tight supply and strong demand have boosted home prices, while fueling fierce competition among buyers. But that appears to be changing. A new housing […]
How Much Do You Need to Put Down on a Home in California?
Home buyers in California tend to have a lot of questions about down payments. And that’s understandable, since it’s one of the bigger hurdles along the path to homeownership. One of the most common questions is: How much do you need to put down on a home purchase in California? The […]
How the Average Mortgage Payment Has Risen in California Cities
An October 2018 housing report showed how the average or typical mortgage payment has increased in major cities across America. In California, rising home values have resulted in a higher average monthly mortgage payment in most cities. The biggest increase was seen in the San Jose metro area, where the […]
Outlook: Will 2019 Be a Good Time to Buy a Home in California?
The holiday season is fast approaching, with the end of the year right on its heels. That means a lot of home buyers in California are starting to look ahead to 2019. And many of them have the same kinds of questions: Will 2019 be a good year to buy […]