After a spike last week thanks to hot inflation data, mortgage rates are easing up again as investors rethink where the economy is headed. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropped to 6.93%, which is still high compared to a few years...
It’s February 13th, which means tomorrow is Valentine’s Day and a Friday, so expect crowded restaurants, overpriced prix fixe menus, and an influx of engagement photos on your feed. But for those of us keeping an eye on interest rates, ...
From our recent Instagram posts, it might look like the team at LubaSF is all about listings, but we love working with buyers, too. (Two of our upcoming listings were once my buyers, and I’ve helped them through multiple chapters of the...
People often assume that being a real estate agent is all about sales. But here’s the thing—I don’t see myself as a “salesperson.” Never have, never will. My job isn’t about pushing a deal through. It’s about guiding people th...
There are just under 100 unique and distinct districts in San Francisco according the the San Francisco Realtors Association. Other sources will list just over 100. But no matter how you count them, there’s no denying that there’s A LO...
If you’ve been working with a good and honest mortgage broker, you’re already getting the lowest rates possible. A good mortgage broker knows that providing folks with lowest rates and best terms is the right way to do business, regardl...
Today’s news from the mortgage world sucks, especially for San Francisco Real Estate. From the SF Realtor’s Association: Higher Fees, Lower Loan Limits = More Expensive Mortgages Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are raising the risk-based ...
I was talking to a friend the other day about elephants—don’t ask me how we got there, but it was one of those conversations that just kind of happens. And it got me thinking. Elephants are pretty amazing, and not just because they can ...