What is a prepaid when buying a home?
If you've tried our Closing Costs Calculator, you probably noticed a section called "prepaids." So what's a prepaid? A prepaid is an amount of money
Torii Tools: Comps Chomper
NEW from Torii, Comps Chomper finds the most accurate comparable properties to help you decide exactly how much that house is worth Torii build Comps Chomper,
Closing in the Bay Area – funding vs recording. Your deed is on record: Now you get the keys!
One question we often get asked is, "when do I get my keys?" We love delivering our clients the keys to their new home so we're here to help with that
Bay Area Home Buying 101: What happens if I don’t remove my contract contingency?
In a previous post, we discussed Bay Area real estate contingencies. As a quick summary - a contingency is a condition that must be fulfilled before the sale
KNOW YOUR CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CONTINGENCIES: THE REAL ESTATE INSPECTION CONTINGENCY 14(B)(1)
“Buyer’s offer has no contingencies.” This offer term has been a mainstay in the Bay Area’s competitive real estate market for years, where buyers
Estimating closing costs for a Bay Area real estate transaction
Before committing to buy a home in the Bay Area, it is helpful to know what costs you might encounter. Here is a breakdown of real estate closing costs to help
Oakland’s Private Sewer Lateral (PSL) Requirement
Beginning back in January 2012, the City of Oakland implemented a new ordinance requiring some home owners to repair or replace their sewer lateral. A
Should I put in an offer if I have to sell my house?
Ah, the age-old question for home owners ready to move on... If you already own a home and have found a house that you want to buy, should you put in an offer?
What happens after I submit an offer?
It's an exciting milestone to get to the offer stage of a home purchase! You have (probably) seen a few (or more!) properties, you've identified what you like
When should I buy a house?
You’ve probably heard about “seasonality” in real estate. Generally, it’s the idea that the housing market is slower in the winter compared to the summer
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