If you’ve ever thought about buying a home in California, it’s a question you’ve probably asked your homeowning friends, family members, any real estate professionals you know, and the internet: How much are closing costs in California? Maybe you’ve even…
When it comes to the mythical down payment for purchasing a house, the number that comes up a lot is 20%. And while it’s a good number to shoot for, it’s by no means a hard, universal rule. In fact,…
The world was already in the midst of a self-employment and freelancing boom when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Add the pandemic, and well, the number of people working for themselves has climbed even higher. If you’re a self-employed Californian looking…
A lot of new homebuyers think the first step in the process of buying a home is finding the home you want. But finding the best California lender is what you should do before doing anything else. And making that…
For us Californians, the answer to the question, “Why should I buy a home here?” is pretty obvious: “Because California’s awesome!” Our beaches are famous, our cities are as vibrant as they come, our expanses of natural beauty are breathtaking,…
A 30-year mortgage has been the standard for a long time, but you may wonder if it’s the best option for you. As a mortgage broker, we have access to many different kinds of loan products, and we can get…
When you look at property listings, it may seem like the price is pretty straightforward. There's a number with a dollar sign, and that's what you pay off via your mortgage. Or all at once if you just won the…
Buying a home is a big decision, and it can be hard to know if you’re making the right one. Finding a home is so much easier with the right California real estate agent. But how exactly do you know…
We’ve been talking all about the process of buying a home since the new year started, and if you’re on the fence about buying a home in 2021, well, it’s a great time! Interest rates are fantastic, and at New…
If 2021 is the year you’re thinking of buying a home, good for you! There’s no time like the present, especially with current low interest rates. There are some things you can do now to help ensure that you’re ready…
