How Much Money Do You Need to Buy a House in Los Angeles?
Down payment, closing costs, reserves and moving costs: a realistic checklist of the cash you need to buy a home in Los Angeles, with a worked example.
Read moreFirst-Time Homebuyer Programs in California: What Buyers Should Check
California first-time buyers can look at CalHFA, FHA, low-down-payment conventional loans, mortgage credit certificates and local assistance. Here is how to evaluate them.
Read moreHow to Get a Mortgage in California When You Are Self-Employed
Self-employed borrowers can qualify with tax returns, bank statements or profit and loss statements. Here is what lenders look at and which loan fits.
Read moreUsing a VA Home Loan to Buy a Home in Los Angeles County
A VA loan can mean no down payment and no monthly mortgage insurance for eligible veterans and service members. Here is how the process works in Los Angeles County.
Read moreSBA 504 vs SBA 7(a) Loans for Buying Commercial Real Estate in California
Compare SBA 504 and SBA 7(a) loans for buying owner-occupied commercial property in California: structure, down payment, terms and which suits your business.
Read moreBuying a Home in Mar Vista, Los Angeles: Costs, Neighborhoods and What to Know
Thinking about buying a home in Mar Vista? Here is what to expect on home types, pricing, neighborhoods, commute and how Mar Vista compares with Culver City.
Read moreHow to Price a House for Sale in Culver City
Pricing a Culver City home correctly is the single biggest factor in how fast it sells and for how much. Here is how comparable sales, condition and timing set your…
Read moreConstruction Loans in California: Down Payments, Requirements and Costs
How construction loans work in California: draws, interest-only payments, down payments, builder requirements and the difference between one-time close and two-time close.
Read moreADU Financing in Los Angeles: Loan Options, Costs and How to Qualify
Building an ADU in Los Angeles? Compare construction loans, home equity options and renovation loans, and learn what lenders look at before you break ground.
Read moreWhat Is a DSCR Loan? How California Rental Property Investors Qualify
A DSCR loan lets real estate investors qualify using a property’s rental income instead of personal tax returns. Learn how it works, typical requirements and when it fits.
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