Are you searching for your first home and not sure how to begin? It’s always a time saver when you can narrow the scope of what you are looking for in regards to style, location and price. Style is subjective so this is easy to nail down – Perhaps you prefer the architecture and durability of an… Keep Reading →

We all know about planning a wedding in the traditional way and what gift ideas we should be placing on our gift registry. These typical ideas have really taken a hit in the 21st century and that is completely okay! It’s time to say farewell to some of the old-fashioned ideas and make an imprint… Keep Reading →

As a first time home buyer, house hunting for the first time is a major milestone. Although it is indeed an exciting process, it can become an overwhelming one once you begin to wrap your head around location, square footage, layout, and the most important of all, getting a mortgage. So before you get out… Keep Reading →

Buying a house together is an exciting prospect, whether you’re experiencing the first rush of newlywed bliss or you’ve just committed to move in with someone you love. Just make sure the home search doesn’t derail your relationship! With a lot of discussion and a little effort, you’ll be able to find a place you both love. If… Keep Reading →

It is often said that homeownership is at the center of the American Dream. What does it really MEAN to be a homeowner? Why do people want to save their money and put it all into a down payment for a home?   Here are some of the most common answers to that question when… Keep Reading →

Graduation is around the corner and whether you are graduating from high school or college, chances are your family and friends are going to get you a gift for graduation. The standard greeting card with a check inside or a fifty dollar handshake from Uncle Bruce at your graduation party is old-school. Now there are… Keep Reading →

“First comes love, then comes mortgage” The title of a recent article on the Redfin blog outlined that 38% of millennials said they either would or have put off a wedding or honeymoon in order to save for a down payment on a home. But maybe you don’t have to choose. If you are smart… Keep Reading →

Buying your first home is a big deal. For other milestones of this caliber in our lives we often hire a professional photographer to capture moments of the event – wedding, new baby, even annual family photos for a Christmas Card get their own photo sessions for some. So its not surprising that the newest… Keep Reading →

Instagram is now bigger than Twitter and with the growth of this new social network there people are sharing their photos about their house hunting adventures, saving for a buying a home and using hashtags to increase awareness. Whether you are a real estate agent looking for hashtags to use to grow your business or just… Keep Reading →

Like any other market, the real estate market is the interplay between supply and demand. Real estate markets vary widely depending on the area. In the Bay Area for example, inventory is currently low and demand is sky high. That means buyers are having to make some sacrifices when it comes to their search and… Keep Reading →