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What You Need to Know Before Buying a Tenant-Occupied HomeYou have found your dream home—a single-family home (SFH) or a condo—a home that has all the features that you have been looking for, BUT the home is tenant occupied and you have learned that the tenant will not voluntarily vacate the unit. Prior to moving ahead with the purchase it is essential that you are aware of what lies ahead before you can occupy your newly acquired home. Wh... more...
Blogged on 10/21/2011
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Impressionist Indulgences in San FranciscoIf you’re intrigued by the Impressionists and Parisian lifestyle of the early 20th century, don’t miss this once in a lifetime triple bonanza… Start at the MOMA for The Steins Collect: Matisse, Picasso, and the Parisian Avant-Garde; now through September 6, 2011. “American expatriates in bohemian Paris when the 20th century was young, the Steins—writ... more...
Blogged on 8/10/2011
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Buying a Home? Do You Know Your FICO Scores?Home prices have stabilized and mortgage rates are at 50-year lows. However, more stringent underwriting standards imposed by private lenders, declining consumer credit scores in the wake of the recession, and rule changes by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Housing Administration have all combined to make qualifying for a new mortgage more challenging than it has been in years. Know yo... more...
Blogged on 8/3/2010
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The Homebuyers' To-Do ListRegardless whether you are a first time buyer or a seasoned buyer, doing your “home work” before you start going to open houses will save you time, energy and frustration and will dramatically increase your chances finding and successfully purchasing your “perfect” home. Determine what your price range is. How much home can you afford? Your housing expense should genera... more...
Blogged on 7/1/2010
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Family Activities in San FranciscoThere is a wonderful hidden gem in San Francisco called the Randall Museum. Once you discover it, you and your kids will love all the different activities it has to offer. Family classes are offered on both Saturdays and weekdays. What you will find at the museum: Over 100 animals that can no longer survive in the wild A woodshop – Parent/Child Woodworking Art and ceramics studios ̵... more...
Blogged on 5/31/2010
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Is There Crime in Pacific Heights?The answer is yes. Unfortunately crime is everywhere. How do I protect myself? The first step is to be aware of what is happening in your neighborhood.Forewarned is forearmed. The San Francisco Police Department has an excellent website, which will give you information on what types of crimes have occurred recently in your area. You can search by offense type, distance from an address and numbe... more...
Blogged on 4/24/2010
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