None of us are able to achieve success without some help along the way. There have been many influential people in my life that I want to show my gratitude to as we head into the weekend. I strive to be grateful everyday. As Emerson said “Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good … Continued
When it comes time to buy a house, finding the right mortgage is almost as important as finding your new home. You want to aim for the best rate with the lowest fees. We suggest you opt for a mortgage broker. There are pros and cons to working with a mortgage broker. If you are … Continued
Buying a home or an investment property can be daunting. There is so much information out there it is hard to know what to tackle first. Educating yourself is the best defense while navigating the tricky waters of buying a property. Before you get excited about your dream home, have an understanding of what different … Continued
Juan Diaz has been in buying and selling houses for over 22 years. Here are the top 5 things to know when selling your property.
Don’t let failure consume you. You don’t learn anything in life running away, you have to face fear and be ok with failing because failing is not a bad thing, it is the motivation and fire that catapults you forward.
You have two choices when trying to secure a mortgage going directly to the lender or hiring a mortgage broker. 1) Go directly to the lender or the bank. If you go directly to the lender, you will have a long winded initial appointment. It requires a lot of leg work to secure a mortgage … Continued
Our CEO, gives a little insight into his “backstory” I was born and raised in East Oakland, CA. My parents immigrated from Jalisco, Mexico. I came from very humble roots if you will; I was and everyone I knew was dirt poor. I am not sure if my hustle is due to nature or nurture … Continued
In a market this hot, why is your house still sitting on the market? My friend just bought a house sight unseen and $400K over asking price, she closed on her home 2 days later, $200K over asking price. Yet, my other friend has had her house sitting on the market for almost a month. … Continued
First and foremost we’re deeply sorry for your loss. They say the three hardest things to deal with in life is: death of a loved one, divorce and moving. Dealing with 2 of the 3 at the same time is exhausting. At Twin Home Buyer, we are often approached in people who are going through … Continued
Is it still a buyer’s market today in ? As experts in the real estate market, we get asked this question a lot. The answer isn’t as simple as yes or no. The State of the Market for Buyers in California First off, it really depends on the property type and location. Single-family homes in … Continued
Termite colonies take hold of your home and bore through the wood wreaking havoc on the integrity of your structure. There are several types of termites but the most common invader is the subterranean termite, known to attack in broad strokes. Termites typically love a warm climate but they are seen in every single state … Continued
When looking to buy a home or if you have taken on the challenge of doing your very own home inspection: start in the basement. Basements provide storage, separate living areas, more likely than not, basements give you accessibility to the home’s major systems. The main systems of a house are your MEP (mechanical, electrical … Continued
When you buy a house you typically request a third party inspection. An inspection is necessary to evaluate the condition of your home. However, as previously noted in blog You have just renovated your house, but will it fetch the return? It is all about location. Inspections do not include certain hazards. The inspection gives an … Continued
Buyers all too often overlook the innate value of the land in which their potential new home sits. Some homes have unfixable property flaws that will guarantee the house will sell for less. Buyers are prone to buy a home with all the bells and whistles but miss the intrinsic value of the land in which it sits.
Are you wondering what are the steps to follow when you want to sell your house? Let us solve some of these questions for you. So do you need to contact anyone to sell your house? Well if you want to can get a real estate agent to help you sell your house but keep … Continued
