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 Mortgage loan amortization is the process of paying off a mortgage over time through a series of regular payments. A mortgage is a loan that is used to purchase a property, and the borrower agrees to pay back the loan amount plus interest over a period of time. That…

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Sometimes, we spend so much time focusing on interior design that we forget about the outdoor spaces of our homes. Many people with patios neglect that space, which means they’re missing out on beautiful outdoor retreats. If your patio decor is lacking, there are…

Building Wealth When Time to Move in the East Bay around Alamo California.The moving process can become overwhelming due to the number of items on your move-out checklist. Don’t allow this potentially stressful time to stop you from accumulating the most wealth for you…

Changes for Alamo California Homeowners to be Aware of in 2022East Bay Home buyers had a bit of a rough year in 2021. Buyers were battling in bidding wars while home prices were rising across Alamo California and the tri-valley as well as across the U.S.Experts…

You have heard the wild stories of houses selling here in the East Bay for tens of thousands of dollars over the asking price and having received multiple offers within hours of listing. While these stories have happened, it’s important to temper expectations and take the…

With how hot today’s East Bay market is, you may find someone willing to buy your home just through word of mouth before you even have a chance to list it. You may be tempted to try and close the sale on your own to avoid paying commissions to a East Bay real estate…

How to get multiple offers on your Alamo  California Home.  Having multiple offers for your Alamo CA home puts you in a commanding position to sell at a higher price that would’ve been otherwise improbable. This could also allow you to negotiate harder because…

Things to think about when you are buying a home in the East Bay or the Tri-Valley if you are a pet owner.   According to a recent Real Estate survey, almost 95% of home buyers consider their pets when purchasing a home. Yes, you read that right. Pets are more…

What is the 2022 Real Estate Market going to be like here in Alamo California and the East Bay?  According to the latest forecast put out by Fannie Mae, median home prices are expected to rise 7.9% between the fourth quarter of 2021 and the fourth quarter of 2022.…

Wow! The new 2021 "50 safest cities in California list". Danville is in the top 10 and San Ramon and Pleasanton are a little further down the list. 🌈Contact Andrea Scott for more information on buying or selling your home here in the East Bay areas of Alamo, Danville,…

Holidays 2021 in Alamo and Danville CaliforniaHere are just a few of the beautifully decorated homes here in the East Bay for the Holidays. Thank you to all the neighbors here who participated in the Holiday Lights.    Andrea Scott -…