A view from the harbor

There are few events in life more demanding than preparing for a move.  The happy anticipation of living in your new home can be unceremoniously squelched when you begin to consider the effort of packing of your grandmother’s china or your rare record collection. But take heart: the initial anxie...

 I recently joined the Peninsula Daily News Home Finder group.  What a fantastic opportunity to view what is on the market moment by moment. Here is the link.  http://www.homeseller.net/peninsula/  

The real estate marketplace is a dynamic industry, tied to developing economic conditions that are difficult to predict. Home mortgage loans are uniquely affordable today, but who knows what tomorrow will bring?  Timing is key to a successful home purchase.  Buyers who act assertively are more li...

One of the first concerns of a new homebuyer is how to get a home mortgage loan with the most favorable interest rate. Most homebuyers don't give much consideration to the quality of the mortgage lender's service and their record of performance.  Consumer statistics show that 90% of today's buyer...

We've all seen the news reports about the real estate market slow down.  Those reports have motivated many home buyers to wait until they are certain that the market has reached the bottom, so they can get the best deal.  This might not be the best strategy, here's why: First, it is nearly imposs...