How to Buy a Home with No Money Down
If you want to buy a home but don’t have the cash on hand for a down payment, a down payment assistance (DPA) program may help. As of 2022, more than 2,000 DPA programs were offered through local, state, and…
HomeReady Program and Home Possible Program Just Got Better!
Homeownership is the American dream, but the perception among many first time home buyers is that it’s difficult to buy a home today. Myth busted: There are several programs out there that specifically meet the needs of today’s home buyers.…
Mortgage Interest Rates Forecast for 2023
As of November 2022, mortgage rates have doubled since the beginning of the year, and rising rates have caused many potential homebuyers to pause their plans and wait for rates to cool down. But is a rate decline on the…
Buying and Selling a Home at the Same Time in California
Are you ready to upsize or downsize your home but not quite sure how to make it happen? Buying and selling a home at the same time in California may seem a little tricky given the market, but it can…
Buying a Home in Roseville, California
If you live in the Sacramento area, chances are you’ve already been to Roseville. Nestled between Sacramento and Reno, it’s the largest city in Northern California’s Placer County and is located only 20 miles from the State Capitol. Roseville is…
Cost of Living and Buying a Home in Granite Bay, CA
Granite Bay, California, is an affluent community nestled between Roseville and Folsom Lake and is considered one of the Sacramento area’s best-kept secrets. The city dates back to the early 1850s, when gold miners settled here and called it “Granite…
June Sacramento Real Estate Market Trends and Forecast
As the pandemic drove a migration trend across the United States, the greater Sacramento area has welcomed many new residents, primarily due to its lower cost of living compared with the Bay Area. It’s not that the city isn’t expensive—it’s…
Buying a Home in Fair Oaks, CA
Fair Oaks, California, is located about 15 miles northeast of downtown Sacramento and has the nickname “Crown of the Sacramento Valley” due to its convenient location and comfortable setting. Notable people from Fair Oaks include author Nicholas Sparks and California Gov. Gavin Newsom.…
Thinking of Moving to Elk Grove, California?
Elk Grove in Sacramento County is one of California’s best places to live. It offers residents a sparse suburban feel with many parks and highly rated public schools. Many families and young professionals choose to live in Elk Grove due…
Buying a Home in Rocklin, CA
Rocklin, California, has become one of the most sought-after cities for those wanting to buy a home in the Sacramento metro area. Known for a great school district and a small-town feel, Rocklin also has proximity to some of the…
