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House Hunting, Pleasant Hill? 9 Featured Homes In Contra Costa County
The selection includes a condo in a retirement community, suburban bliss and dream homes. Look what's available nearby!
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Pleasant Hill Real Estate News
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How To Make It Easier To Jump Through Mortgage Hoops
Could you be loan-hunting in the future, Pleasant Hill? Here are sure-fire tips to make the process manageable.
Susan C. Schena, Patch Staff
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East Bay Man Among 10 Sentenced In Real Estate Auction Conspiracy
BREAKING: The area resident must pay $100,000 criminal fine and about $24,000 in restitution to his victims for bid rigging and mail fraud.
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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
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Does Your Loan Pre-Approval Hold Water?
Buying a home, Pleasant Hill? Here is what you need to know if you're getting pre-approved.
Susan C. Schena, Patch Staff
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East Bay Exec Pleads Guilty To Role In $200 Million Mortgage Fraud Scheme
The 39 year old from Danville was president of Discovery Sales in Concord.
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
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What $42 Million Will Buy You In The East Bay Hills
This refined estate may appear to be a European country home, but it’s right here in California. (Don't miss the wine cellar.)
Susan C. Schena, Patch Staff
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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
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House Hunting, Pleasant Hill? 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, Pleasant Hill? Here are the factors that can make a conventional loan much more pricey.
Susan C. Schena, Patch Staff
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What To Know If Considering A 15-Year Mortgage
Thinking about putting a big dent in your mortgage, Pleasant Hill? Here's how to justify shortening your loan term for big savings.
Susan C. Schena, Patch Staff
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Bay Area Home Prices Rising Faster than Other U.S. Cities
Prices in Contra Costa grew by 10.3 percent in March compared to same period last year.
Susan C. Schena, Patch Staff
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Three Options First-Time Home Buyers Have To Get Started
Thinking about buying a house this year, Pleasant Hill? 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, Pleasant Hill? 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
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Buying A Home, Pleasant Hill? 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
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Applying For A Mortgage, Pleasant Hill? 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
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Pleasant Hill: 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
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How Much Income Do You Need to Afford a Home in East Bay Cities?
Take a look at this chart—you need a six figure income for most cities, but not all!
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
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Pleasant Hill: 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
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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
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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
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Lovely Pleasant Hill Home is a Cook's Dream (Photos)
The kitchen is a show-stopper in this beautiful Woodside Meadows home.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
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January Home Sales Slowest Since 2008 In Bay Area
However ... median home sale prices rose by 9 percent.
Susan C. Schena, Patch Staff
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Bay Area Home Prices, Sales Up In 2014
Lack of homes for sale compared with the demand drove up prices.
Susan C. Schena, Patch Staff
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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
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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
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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
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The Least Expensive Homes For Sale In Central Contra Costa
Check out these homes, two of which are under $500,000
David Mills, Patch Staff
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The Most Expensive Homes For Sale in Central Contra Costa
Check out these homes that are on the upper end in price in each of the communities they're located
David Mills, Patch Staff
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Bay Area Home Sales Drop to 6-Year Low, Yet Prices Up Sharply
In Contra Costa County, home sales decreased 23.1 percent from December 2012 to December 2013, but the median price rose to $405,000, a 21.4 percent increase.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
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Living Large in Smaller Homes
The answer to affordable housing lies in less space and more peace of mind.
Patch Staff, Patch Staff
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Bay Area Home Sales Slow, Prices Continue to Rise
In Contra Costa County, sales volume was down 10.3 percent from November 2012 while the median price rose in that time from $322,000 to $410,000, a 27.3 percent increase. Contra Costa's median price increase was the highest for any Bay Area county.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
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Homes That Have Just Been Put On the Market For Sale In Central Contra Costa County
Check out these houses that have just been listed for the holiday season
David Mills, Patch Staff
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Brrrr! Homes With Fireplaces That Are For Sale In Central Contra Costa County
Check out these homes for sale that have one or more fireplaces
David Mills, Patch Staff
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The Largest Homes For Sale in Central Contra Costa County
Check out these homes with large square footage and plenty of room for a big Thanksgiving dinner party
David Mills, Patch Staff
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New Homes for Sale in Pleasant Hill This Week - 3 bed. 2 bath on Hardy Circle is $599k
Great location, private large deep lot perfect to enjoy lazy summer evenings for this home.
Dave Colby, Patch Staff
