Gregorio Denny answered:
Can one buy a home with only 10% down in the Bay Area?
"Maybe a mortgage broker will come on site and answer this but most of the particpants are real estate agents. "
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I did answer. The conforming limit in Contra Costa is $625,500. T
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Gregorio Denny answered:
What is the current interest rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage on an investment property?
"Thanks Greg,
But I spoke with a mortgage broker who sits in my office and he can get a better rate from a lender with more down. Maybe this forum is not for bashing others opinions
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Helen Yuen answered:
Budget friendly improvements to be a more environmentally-friendly home
There is a wonderful SF City sponsored program to help make your home more energy efficient
with more than half the cost paid for by this limited time program that will help fund whate
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Sacrelender answered:
What’s the difference between copper and plastic piping?
Tania is right. In fact that also includes the type of brackets you use to hold the piping in place. I heard of a house in the bay area blowing up when the homeowner replaced the copp
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Judi Monday, CRS (520) 241-7780 answered:
What's the one smart phone app you can't live without as a real estate agent?
Siri is my go to app for everything...and thankfully, she usually has the answer I need.
Oggi Kashi answered:
What are typical carrying costs in SF?
Your typical carrying costs are property taxes (they run about 1.18% annually), your mortgage, HOA dues (if any), insurance, and any funds you wish to set aside for maintenance and such
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Caroline Kahn Werboff answered:
Any recommendations for a roofer in SF?
Westco roofing is great. They will give you an analysis of the condition and options when possible.
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Caroline Kahn Werboff answered:
What does a crack in the foundation mean?
it can mean nothing or it can mean alot. You should always talk to a structural engineer to inspect the foundation
Caroline
Lee Clancy answered:
What are some interesting cafes or bars in the Western Addition/Anza Vista area to hang out at and meet locals?
The Social Study on Geary at Fillmore is pretty cool, and Yoshi's is always fun if you want a lounge environment. The original Little Star Pizza on Divis is still packed after many yea
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Peter T. Chin answered:
I want to evict my roomates for late rent and being disruptive to my nieghbors the landlord really has it in for me what an i do?
In San Francisco, there are two seperate and unique things: 1. Rent control and 2: Eviction control (they are different and not the same).
Landlords can evict only if it falls under
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Jeff Yaeger started a discussion:
Best neighborhoods to live in San Francisco?
What are some of the best neighborhoods in SF? What are the pros/cons of each neighborhood?
Ryan Johnson started a discussion:
Is buying a house worth it in San Francisco?
With rents drastically increasing, is it now a better time to buy in SF? What are some hidden costs associated with buying and renting?
Gabrielle B Dahms answered:
Is there a high rise in a desirable SF neighborhood?
Ethan,
San Franicsco is a densely populated city where many properties aside from hi-rises offer views. Most hi-rises in the city are east of Van Ness Avenue and south of Market. As
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Jason Lee started a discussion:
Who’s really benefiting from rent control in San Francisco?
Upper-income residents now outnumber lower-income residents, and rents are at a record high. A report from 2000 showed that 1/4 of households in SF rent-controlled…
Flavio Tejada, Owner/Broker, Realtor, MBA-Finance answered:
Why are banks not loaning these days?
Hi,
good comments below...my website has a link to a local mortgage broker that can help you with your loan needs, give them a try. Make sure you get loan pre-approved not just pre-qua
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