July 2021

July 22, 2021

Closing Costs: Save Money with TREND Real Estate

What are closing costs? Whether you’re buying or selling a house, closing costs are an important factor to consider. Closing costs are additional expenses, beyond the […]
July 5, 2021

OAKLAND’S PRIVATE SEWER LATERAL (PSL) REQUIREMENT

Note: this article has been updated.Our updated article – which includes the East Bay’s most recent point-of-sale requirements can be found here (link). Beginning back in […]
July 5, 2021

BUYING A SAN FRANCISCO CONDO OR TIC? HERE ARE SOME THINGS TO CONSIDER

With San Francisco’s median home price now sitting at more than $1 million, many buyers are opting to purchase condos or Tenancy in Commons (TICs) as a […]
July 5, 2021

ESTIMATING CLOSING COSTS FOR A BAY AREA REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION

What are closing costs? Before committing to buy or sell a home in the Bay Area, it’s helpful to know what costs you might encounter along […]
July 4, 2021

KNOW YOUR CONTRACT CONTINGENCIES: CALIFORNIA’S REAL ESTATE INSPECTION CONTINGENCY 14(B)(1)

This article has been updated.Our updated article – with California’s most recent contract – can be found here (link). “Buyer’s offer has no contingencies.” This phrase […]