I started in this business 30 years ago as a single mother. I worked diligently to make this business work by keeping the customer top of mind always. Failing wasn't an option. I provided superior service, knowledge, expertise and the hand holding people needed to get through the most important and biggest financial decision a person makes. No stone will be left unturned to assist a client in their financing.
Where there is a will there is a way. I have always strive to be a passionate caring understanding broker that has the customers best interest at heart. I was referred to Karen and team by a friend who had a great experience working with her for his home purchase the year prior. He had nothing but great things to say, so I scheduled a call with Karen when I wanted to get my own home buying process started.
After our initial call, I felt much more knowledgeable about the financial portion of the home buying process, and knew that I wanted to go with Karen. She walked me through the process and let me know what was needed and what to expect.
Where there is a will there is a way. I have always strive to be a passionate caring understanding broker that has the customers best interest at heart. I was referred to Karen and team by a friend who had a great experience working with her for his home purchase the year prior. He had nothing but great things to say, so I scheduled a call with Karen when I wanted to get my own home buying process started.
After our initial call, I felt much more knowledgeable about the financial portion of the home buying process, and knew that I wanted to go with Karen. She walked me through the process and let me know what was needed and what to expect.
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Karen's clients describe her as HONEST, THOROUGH, DETAIL ORIENTED, a GOOD LISTENER, and a PROBLEM SOLVER!
Nothing pleases Karen more than making her clients' dream of home ownership come true.
Whether they are buying that million dollar home or first time home buyers, she spends the same amount of energy to please her customers.
Her key to success is finding the perfect product for each individual's needs.
She has an array of options to offer her clients and she knows her stuff!
Her biggest reward is a happy client.
Nothing pleases Karen more than making her clients' dream of home ownership come true.
Whether they are buying that million dollar home or first time home buyers, she spends the same amount of energy to please her customers.
Her key to success is finding the perfect product for each individual's needs.
She has an array of options to offer her clients and she knows her stuff!
Her biggest reward is a happy client.
Most home buyers can't afford to buy their home upfront without a loan.
A home purchase loan allows you to borrow a significant amount of money to buy a house, using the property as security.
Choosing the right home purchase loan is essential, especially in San Francisco, Berkeley, the wider Bay Area & the East Bay where house prices often exceed a million dollars.
Buying a home in the Bay Area requires careful consideration and guidance to choose the right home purchase loan.
Some of the main types of loans used to purchase new homes in the Bay Area include fixed rate loans, adjustable loans, and jumbo loans.
A home purchase loan allows you to borrow a significant amount of money to buy a house, using the property as security.
Choosing the right home purchase loan is essential, especially in San Francisco, Berkeley, the wider Bay Area & the East Bay where house prices often exceed a million dollars.
Buying a home in the Bay Area requires careful consideration and guidance to choose the right home purchase loan.
Some of the main types of loans used to purchase new homes in the Bay Area include fixed rate loans, adjustable loans, and jumbo loans.
It's generally a good time to refinance when mortgage rates are 2% lower than the current rate on your loan.
It may be a viable option even if the interest rate difference is only 1% or less.
Any reduction can trim your monthly mortgage payments.
Example: Your payment, excluding taxes and insurance, would be about $770 on a $100,000 loan at 8.5%; if the rate were lowered to 7.5%, your payment would then be $700, now you're saving $70 per month.
Your savings depends on your income, budget, loan amount, and interest rate changes.
It may be a viable option even if the interest rate difference is only 1% or less.
Any reduction can trim your monthly mortgage payments.
Example: Your payment, excluding taxes and insurance, would be about $770 on a $100,000 loan at 8.5%; if the rate were lowered to 7.5%, your payment would then be $700, now you're saving $70 per month.
Your savings depends on your income, budget, loan amount, and interest rate changes.
In 1934, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) was established to improve housing standards and to provide an adequate home financing system with mortgage insurance.
Now families that may have otherwise been excluded from the housing market could finally buy their dream home.
FHA does not make home loans, it insures a loan; should a homebuyer default, the lender is paid from the insurance fund.
Down payment assistance programs can be added to a FHA Loan for additional down payment and/or closing cost savings.
Now families that may have otherwise been excluded from the housing market could finally buy their dream home.
FHA does not make home loans, it insures a loan; should a homebuyer default, the lender is paid from the insurance fund.
Down payment assistance programs can be added to a FHA Loan for additional down payment and/or closing cost savings.
A Reverse Mortgage is a unique loan that allows you to access a portion of your homes equity.
These loans are designed for older homeowners and do not require monthly mortgage payments.
Reverse mortgages allow elders to access the home equity they have built up in their homes now, and defer payment of the loan until they die, sell, or move out of the home.
A reverse mortgage, is a non-recourse loan.
In simple terms, the borrowers are not responsible to repay any loan balance that exceeds the net-sales proceeds of their home.
These loans are designed for older homeowners and do not require monthly mortgage payments.
Reverse mortgages allow elders to access the home equity they have built up in their homes now, and defer payment of the loan until they die, sell, or move out of the home.
A reverse mortgage, is a non-recourse loan.
In simple terms, the borrowers are not responsible to repay any loan balance that exceeds the net-sales proceeds of their home.
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