Gorgeous well maintained Oakland town-home with open floor plan lends itself to comfortable living. Features include a sizable kitchen with plenty of cabinets and counter tops, a large garage with parking for 2 cars, laundry area and workshop, cozy patio for BBq’s and lazy Continue Reading
East Bay Real Estate: Mortgage Deal Could Bring Billions In Relief
On Thursday, federal and state officials announced a $26 billion foreclosure settlement with five of the largest home lenders. California is expected to receive approximately $12 billion in principal write-downs, including through short sales, over the next three years, Continue Reading
East Bay Real Estate: Given up on Short Sales? Why You Need to Reconsider
The “road map” or foundation to a successful short sale outcome starts with understanding the four qualifications for a short sale and then determining whether the home owner is a good candidate or not. Those four qualifications are: 1. The homeowner must need to sell, Continue Reading
East Bay Real Estate: How to Navigate Short Sales
If you're thinking of selling your east bay home, and you expect that the total amount you owe on your mortgage will be greater than the selling price of your home, you may be facing a short sale. A short sale is one where the net proceeds from the sale won't cover your Continue Reading