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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
Saratoga Real Estate News
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Does Your Loan Pre-Approval Hold Water?
Buying a home, Saratoga? Here is what you need to know if you're getting pre-approved.
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
Saratoga|News|
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
Saratoga|News|
House Hunting, Saratoga? 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, Saratoga? Here are the factors that can make a conventional loan much more pricey.
Susan C. Schena, Patch Staff
Saratoga|News|
Rents Gone Wild In Silicon Valley!
What is going on? $800 per month for a tool shed? $900 to sleep in a tent?
Susan C. Schena, Patch Staff
Saratoga|News|
What To Know If Considering A 15-Year Mortgage
Thinking about putting a big dent in your mortgage, Saratoga? Here's how to justify shortening your loan term for big savings.
Susan C. Schena, Patch Staff
Saratoga|News|
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
Saratoga|News|
Three Options First-Time Home Buyers Have To Get Started
Thinking about buying a house this year, Saratoga? 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, Saratoga? 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
Saratoga|News|
Buying A Home, Saratoga? 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
Saratoga|News|
Applying For A Mortgage, Saratoga? 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
Saratoga|News|
Saratoga: 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
Saratoga|News|
How Much Income Do You Need to Afford a Home in Peninsula or South Bay Cities?
Take a look at this eye-popping chart—Atherton, Hillsborough and Los Altos Hills are unbelievable!
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Saratoga|News|
Saratoga: 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
Saratoga|News|
Saratoga: 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
Saratoga|News|
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
Saratoga|News|
Several Silicon Valley Cities Have Fastest Increasing Home Values in Nation, Report Finds
A new report shows that 9 of the top 20 cities with the fastest increasing home values were in the Bay Area.
Susan C. Schena, Patch Staff
Saratoga|News|
January Home Sales Slowest Since 2008 In Bay Area
However ... median home sale prices rose by 9 percent.
Susan C. Schena, Patch Staff
Saratoga|News|
Where's The Most Expensive Zip Code In Silicon Valley?
Have a look at the 20 top-dollar communities in the Valley and see where home prices have taken the biggest jump.
Susan C. Schena, Patch Staff
Saratoga|News|
Saratoga Ranks No. 12 '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
Saratoga|News|
Bay Area Home Prices, Sales Up In 2014
Sales in Santa Clara County were the highest with 1,774 homes sold in Dec. 2014.
Susan C. Schena, Patch Staff
Saratoga|News|
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
Saratoga|News|
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
Saratoga|News|
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
Saratoga|News|
Bay Area Home Sales Drop to 6-Year Low, Yet Prices Up Sharply
In Santa Clara County, home sales decreased 13.4 percent from December 2012 to December 2013.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Saratoga|News|
Living Large in Smaller Homes
The answer to affordable housing lies in less space and more peace of mind.
Patch Staff, Patch Staff
Saratoga|News|
Analysis: Less Household Income Needed For Mortgages in Contra Costa, Solano Counties
As a percentage of their household income, residents of Solano and Contra Costa Counties pay much less for housing than other Bay Area neighbors.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Saratoga|News|
Bay Area Home Sales Slow, Prices Continue to Rise
In Santa Clara County, sales volume was down 11.1 percent from November 2012 while the median price rose in that time from $550,000 to $667,500, a 21.4 percent increase.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Saratoga|News|
Saratoga Makes Top 10 List of Most Home Sales Over $1 Million
The national ranking was based on completed home sales.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Saratoga|News|
Homes for Sale This Week in Saratoga - 4 bed, 4.5 baths, $5.5M
Some beautiful homes are listed this week in Saratoga.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
Saratoga|News|
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
Saratoga|News|
Real Estate Market Sees Spike in Sales
Santa Clara County reports 26.1 percent increase in sales in July, compared to last year.
Sheila Sanchez, Patch Staff
Saratoga|News|
New Homes for Sale in Saratoga
Patch.com partner Zillow.com provides updates on new homes for sale in Saratoga.
Jacob Bourne, Patch Staff
Saratoga|News|
Got a Housing Question for President Obama? He's Available on Wednesday
President Obama will participate in a virtual roundtable and talk about housing issues with consumers that will be live-streamed at 10 a.m. on Wednesday.
Sheila Sanchez, Patch Staff
Saratoga|News|
Local Home Prices among Highest in Bay Area
Santa Clara County trails only San Mateo, San Francisco and Marin counties in median home price.
Jacob Bourne, Patch Staff
