So here is the scenario: You and your partner work hard on maintaining your good credit. You save up for a down payment. You land great jobs with large salaries. But right before you start shopping for your first home, you buy a new car.
Does that car affect your buying power or even your ability […]
How Car Payments Lower your Buying Power
Posted on November 28th, 2007
Tags: auto loans, Buyers, car payments, credit scores
The Importance of Credit Scores
Posted on November 25th, 2007
Tags: Buyers, credit scores
Ever wonder just how important your credit scores are to a lender?
It is extremely important! Credit scores are the starting point for all lenders. Right or wrong, a lender will make a pre-determination as to your credit worthiness simply based on your credit scores.
If you have been late before, the lender believes you will be […]
East Bay Interest Rates
Posted on November 15th, 2007
Tags: East Bay, interest rates, mortgages
East Bay mortgage interest rates remain historically good, in fact, they are a real bargain. California’s East Bay housing market remains stable and robust despite media hype to the contrary.
November Housing Market
Posted on November 7th, 2007
The months of inventory for twenty-six communities has dropped by over two months, -15% compared to thirty days ago.
On November 2nd the average was 12.34 months compared to 14.40 months on October 1st. The communities with the lowest months of inventory that are experiencing a fairly balanced market, listed from the lowest up […]
Why Children and Professionals Love the East Bay
Posted on November 7th, 2007
Tags: california, East Bay
Children love the East Bay not only for the mild, short-sleeve weather, but also the sports parks and sports teams that are so plentiful! So many attractions and entertainment features are within safe walking distance. Many parks and play areas have been constructed with water play areas enjoyed mostly year ?round with creeks and mini […]