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Divorce and Your Home: How to Split your Most Important Asset

Posted on 24. May, 2010 by SFWJ in Real Estate

The declining real estate market has added another headache to couples who are divorcing… “What should we do with our home?”

Living in Earthquake Country – Are You Ready?

Posted on 12. May, 2010 by SFWJ in Real Estate

Having lived through the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake as a homeowner in San Francisco, I often find it helpful to review with my family not only the steps to take to make sure our homes are safe, but what to do in case there is a quake.

Creative Ways to Lower Your House Payment!

Posted on 15. Apr, 2010 by SFWJ in Real Estate

I have spoken with countless people who are having a difficult time making their mortgage payments. Most often it is due to a job layoff or divorce.

5 BIG Changes Coming Up in the Mortgage Industry!

Posted on 08. Mar, 2010 by SFWJ in Real Estate

2010 is bringing some big changes in the mortgage industry that will affect interest rates, taxes, and qualification. If you are thinking about buying a home or refinancing, you need to be aware of these changes! Following are some of the highlights:

Six Ways to Help your Realtor Sell Your Home!

Posted on 02. Mar, 2010 by SFWJ in Real Estate

Yes, Virginia, there are buyers ready to purchase your home this spring! The 2010 San Francisco market is brisk and homes are selling before they even hit the market!
by Deborah Lopez
Well-priced, quality homes are getting multiple offers and going over asking – the competition is out there. The median home price in San Francisco has gone [...]

Missed Deadlines and Your Mortgage…

Posted on 25. Jan, 2010 by SFWJ in Real Estate

The unbelievable story of what happens to your mortage closing when the bank misses its own deadlines! A loan is expected to fund and I’m supposed to get fully compensated for my work. Neither happened on this day. When I tell you why, I hope you are as shocked as I am.

Real Estate: Buy or Sell in 2010?

Posted on 13. Jan, 2010 by SFWJ in Real Estate

I think we’re all thrilled to be starting a new year and here’s hoping that it’s a good one! While we expect the San Francisco real estate market to continue to be challenging, there is no question that this is the season to be buying. And if it is the season to be buying, it is [...]

Seven Tips for a Warm and Green Holiday Season!

Posted on 11. Dec, 2009 by SFWJ in Real Estate

by Deborah Lopez
This has been a challenging year for all of us and I’m glad the holidays have rolled around to bring some good cheer.

Homebuyer Tax Credits:Not Just For First Timers!

Posted on 09. Dec, 2009 by SFWJ in Real Estate

Make way for the new and improved Homebuyer Tax Credit. It’s not just for first-time home buyers anymore. You may qualify.
by Allison Gervais Sofnas

You Don’t Need a Prince to Have a Castle!

Posted on 11. Nov, 2009 by SFWJ in Real Estate

Buy Versus Rent – A Woman’s Point of View! I was 20 years old when I arrived in California as a transfer from the Univ. of MI to U.C. Berkeley. Married right out of college, we had our first child while renting an apartment in the Valencia corridor between the Mission and Noe Valley. Right away I realized [...]