The short answerYes, you can buy a house before yours is sold. Sell first and move once, make an offer that depends on your sale, borrow against the equity in the house you have, or sell to a direct buyer on a date that fits your purchase. Each path costs you something (time, money, risk […]
The short answerYou still have to disclose. As-is means you don’t fix it. It doesn’t mean you don’t tell. In California, the Transfer Disclosure Statement can’t be waived just because the sale is as-is, and when you don’t know an answer, the rule is simple: answer what you know, honestly. Ask your attorney how to […]
Every month your Bay Area house sits empty, you pay for two homes. For example, $6,000 a month for 4 months is $24,000 paid while you wait. Your numbers will differ. You can sell from another state. Here are 3 options and what each costs. By Juan Diaz, Founder & CEO of Twin Home Buyer […]
The short answerWhen you’re deciding what not to fix when selling a house, start here: you don’t have to fix everything. In most home sales, California asks sellers to disclose the home’s condition and to meet a few safety items at sale, like a working smoke alarm and a braced water heater. Past that, most […]
The short answerInsuring a vacant home can work differently from insuring a lived-in one. California’s insurance department lists losses to a house vacant for 60 days or more among things a homeowners policy generally doesn’t cover, so call your insurer before the house sits empty for long. Then put one person in charge of keys […]
Selling a parent’s home is rarely a simple decision. A parent’s house can be worth more than it’s ever been on paper, and still be the wrong place for that parent to keep living. The problem is usually not just the house. It is the combination of stairs, maintenance, repairs, family decisions, finances, and […]
Quick Answer If your insurance company dropped you or refused to renew your policy, you can still sell your California home. California does not require homeowners to have insurance in order to sell a property. However, insurance issues can affect the sale because buyers who need a mortgage usually must have coverage […]
AI for Homeowners The Top AI Tools Homeowners Need Right Now Homeowners are now using AI not just to design spaces, but to verify who they can trust. The same kinds of tools that Twin Home Buyer uses every day to analyze markets, evaluate properties, and move faster are now available to homeowners too — […]
California Buyer Guide Mortgage Broker or Direct Lender? What Home Buyers Need to Prepare If you are trying to secure a mortgage, one of the first choices is whether to go directly to a lender or work with a mortgage broker. Both paths can work, but they do not feel the same in practice, and […]
2026 Market Intelligence Spring 2026: A Strategic Window for Bay Area Sellers Hi, I’m Juan Diaz. I’ve seen every market cycle for 20+ years—from clipping newspaper auctions to today’s AI-driven luxury markets. The Bay Area spring market is building momentum. We are entering a normalization phase where selling strategy determines your net profit. This is […]
