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Bay Area Home Sales Rise Quickly In December
How fast are homes moving in your area? And how much are buyers spending? We've got the latest county-by-county numbers for you.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Benicia Real Estate News
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East Bay Real Estate Broker Faces Charges For Elaborate Mortgage Scheme
The 67 year old, who could be facing 30 years behind bars, surrendered to federal agents Monday.
Susan C. Schena, Patch Staff
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August Home Sales Up Year-Over-Year; Down From July
The average sales price dipped slightly in August, when compared to July. "One month doesn't make a trend."
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
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Does Your Loan Pre-Approval Hold Water?
Buying a home, Benicia? Here is what you need to know if you're getting pre-approved.
Susan C. Schena, Patch Staff
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East Bay Exec Pleads Guilty To Role In $200 Million Mortgage Fraud Scheme
The 39 year old from Danville was president of Discovery Sales in Concord.
Susan C. Schena, Patch Staff
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4 Things Your Bank Will Not Tell You When Getting A Loan
You will never hear your bank say you can get a better deal elsewhere (even though you probably can).
Susan C. Schena, Patch Staff
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Bay Area Home Sales Prices Near Historic Highs
The average home in San Francisco costs more than $1 million. On low end in region, Solano Co. median price is $330,000.
Susan C. Schena, Patch Staff
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Refinancing? 3 Mortgages That Require Less Documentation
These are three mortgage loan programs that provide for less financial documentation and less financial scrutiny.
Susan C. Schena, Patch Staff
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Bay Area Entering Housing Bubble? One Expert Thinks So
This is more of a 'tech bubble' than a true real estate bubble because the high valuation of tech stocks is driving up prices.
Susan C. Schena, Patch Staff
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House Hunting, Benicia? Know How To Use APR To Compare Mortgage Offers
APR can be helpful to compare mortgage loan offers. But it is not the only factor to consider when determining which mortgage is optimal.
Susan C. Schena, Patch Staff
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How To Keep Costs Low When Taking Out Conventional Loan.
Mortgage shopping, Benicia? Here are the factors that can make a conventional loan much more pricey.
Susan C. Schena, Patch Staff
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What To Know If Considering A 15-Year Mortgage
Thinking about putting a big dent in your mortgage, Benicia? Here's how to justify shortening your loan term for big savings.
Susan C. Schena, Patch Staff
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Bay Area Home Prices Rising Faster Than Any Other U.S. City
Prices in some counties grew by 10.3 percent in March compared to same period last year.
Susan C. Schena, Patch Staff
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Three Options First-Time Home Buyers Have To Get Started
Thinking about buying a house this year, Benicia? Here are three affordable options you have to get your foot in the door.
Susan C. Schena, Patch Staff
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Mortgage Hunting, Benicia? A Slew Of Loan Fees Will Apply
Familiarize yourself with all the various costs when deciding on a mortgage company to handle your financing.
Susan C. Schena, Patch Staff
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Buying A Home, Benicia? What Else Besides Your Income Matters?
Here are the other things you must pay attention to as a smart consumer looking to buy a home that go beyond your income qualifications.
Susan C. Schena, Patch Staff
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Applying For A Mortgage, Benicia? That Will Not Tank Your Credit Score
Here is the reality of why there may be a credit score disparity when you apply for a home loan.
Susan C. Schena, Patch Staff
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Benicia: Here Are Several Reasons You May Be Denied A Home Loan
These reason may hurt your loan chances. Know what lenders pay particularly close attention to in your credit application.
Susan C. Schena, Patch Staff
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How Much Income Do You Need to Afford a Home in North Bay Cities?
Take a look at this chart—you need a six figure income for most cities, but not all!
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
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Benicia: Watch Out For This Tax Item If You Plan To Finance A Home
This employee deduction can hurt your chances for qualifying for a mortgage. What to know regarding unreimbursed employee business expenses.
Susan C. Schena, Patch Staff
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Benicia: What You Need To Know About Getting A Mortgage In Today's Environment
Here are the factors lenders are going to be looking at very closely when you go to apply for a mortgage.
Susan C. Schena, Patch Staff
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What Has 63.5 Bathrooms and Costs $205.5 Million? The 5 Most Expensive Homes for Sale in California
Looking to step up or just see how the 1 percenters live? Check out these big Golden State digs.
Dennis Robaugh, Patch Staff
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January Home Sales Slowest Since 2008 In Bay Area
However ... median home sale prices rose by 9 percent.
Susan C. Schena, Patch Staff
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Benicia Ranks No. 16 'Best City to Rent, Not Buy' In Bay Area
NerdWallet study analyzed 65 cities for the most significant differences in costs between renting and buying.
Susan C. Schena, Patch Staff
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Bay Area Home Prices, Sales Up In 2014
The median price in Solano County was $310,000.
Susan C. Schena, Patch Staff
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Why A Short Sale House Is Still A Good Deal
Short sales have gotten a bad rap in recent years. Fortune favors the patient if waiting on bank approval to move forward.
Susan C. Schena, Patch Staff
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Be Careful With Credit Cards When Buying A House
Here's what you must know as a home buyer if you carry credit card debt, when qualifying for a mortgage.
Susan C. Schena, Patch Staff
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Bay Area Realtor Offers Tips on Real Estate Success
A top real estate producer reveals her secrets in a new book.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
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Americans Think This Purchase Is the Best Investment – Why They're Wrong
Are you doing the right thing with your real estate investments?
Patch National Desk, Patch Staff
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Bay Area Home Sales Drop to 6-Year Low, Yet Prices Up Sharply
In Solano County, home sales decreased 21.8 percent from December 2012 to December 2013, but the median price rose.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
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Living Large in Smaller Homes
The answer to affordable housing lies in less space and more peace of mind.
Patch Staff, Patch Staff
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Bay Area Home Sales Slow, Prices Continue to Rise
In Solano County, sales volume was down 26.4 percent from November 2012 while the median price rose in that time from $221,500 to $275,000, a 24.2 percent increase.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
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Homes For Sale This Week in Benicia
Find homes for sale in Benicia on this page every week, from our partners at Zillow.
JB Davis, Patch Staff
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Homes For Sale This Week in Benicia
Find homes for sale in Benicia on this page every week, from our partners at Zillow.
JB Davis, Patch Staff
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Where Are the Homes Just Under $200,000?
The map below shows the number of owner-occupied homes valued between $150,000 and $199,999 in your neighborhood, as reported by the US Census Bureau.
John Ness, Patch Staff
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Homes For Sale This Week in Benicia
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JB Davis, Patch Staff
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Homes For Sale This Week in Benicia
Find homes for sale in Benicia on this page every week, from our partners at Zillow.
JB Davis, Patch Staff
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Homes For Sale This Week in Benicia
Find homes for sale in Benicia on this page every week, from our partners at Zillow.
Lindsey Hickman, Patch Staff
