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How Much Should You Expect To Pay In Mortgage Closing Costs?

By Cheryl Bower | August 24, 2010

How much does a mortgage cost? The answer depends on where you live. But no matter which your locale, chances are strong that you’ll pay more for a mortgage in 2010 as compared to 2009.

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  1. How Prepaid Items Can Make Your “Closing Costs” Look Inflated
  2. Who Pays What — A Guide to Closing Costs
  3. Simple Real Estate Definitions: Discount Points
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : August 23, 2010

By Cheryl Bower | August 23, 2010

This week, it’s unlikely that the Refi Boom will meet its end, but that doesn’t mean you should wait for rates to fall further. Mortgage rates tend to change quickly and without notice, and should rates rise, you may find that you’ve missed the market bottom.

Related posts:

  1. What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : August 2, 2010
  2. What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : August 9, 2010
  3. What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : August 16, 2010
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Hayes Valley Condo

By Cheryl Bower | August 21, 2010

…. 55 Page St., San Francisco, CA 94102 is a 1 bedroom + DEN, 1 bath contemporary condo listed at $699,000. At just under 900 square feet, the spacious, open floor plan is perfect for entertaining. Off the living room is a private deck with eastern and southern city views. Leased parking in the building…

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Mortgage Rates Make New Lows For The 9th Week In A Row

By Cheryl Bower | August 20, 2010

Mortgage rates are (again) at their lowest levels in history.

Related posts:

  1. 30-Year Mortgage Rates Make New Lows, But Look Ready To Spike
  2. What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : January 11, 2010
  3. Mortgage Rates Are Falling But Loans Require More “Points”
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Latest Issue of Zephyr Real Estate S.F. MarketTracker week of 8/15/2010

By Cheryl Bower | August 18, 2010

  Real Estate Update for San Francisco Homebuyers and Sellers courtesy of: Cheryl Bower DRE# 01505551 415.999.3450 cheryl@cbower.com In This Issue… San Francisco Market Overview Is “Transability” the Next “Walkability”? Ike’s Place…Get It While You Can Greening in the Mission San Francisco Market Overview Single Family Homes Condos/TICs/Lofts 2-4 Units Median Sales Price, last 180…

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How to save a few trees & time on your next real estate purchase or sale with Docusign (e-signature)!

By Cheryl Bower | August 17, 2010

How to save a few trees & time on your next real estate purchase or sale with Docusign (e-signature)! I never tire of the ease in using Docusign for my clients real estate transactions.  I can’t imagine having to inconvenience clients by asking them to ink sign the sometimes 400+ pages of documents (particularly with…

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Creative, checkered paint job on Bernal Heights, S.F. home

By Cheryl Bower | August 16, 2010

Creative, checkered paint job on Bernal Heights, S.F. home … Posted by: Cheryl Bower, Realtor CRS, GRI, ABR Cell 415.999.3450 cheryl@cbower.com DRE #: 01505551 Zephyr Real Estate Chat Skype: cherylbowersf Follow Me on S.F. Bungalow Blog Bea M. – First Time Buyer 6/2010 — @ WiseStamp Signature. Get it now

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"Interesting" bathroom in a Pacifica, CA home for sale

By Cheryl Bower | August 15, 2010

“Interesting” bathroom in a Pacifica, CA home for sale I get to see lots of peculiar, interesting and sometimes downright disturbing properties when out looking at real estate. This Pacifica home is the prize of the week for having the strangest bathroom which also included an indoor red hot tub with photo wallpaper of a…

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RENTED: 115 Cuvier St., S.F., CA – Single family pet friendly home on Glen Park/Bernal Heights border

By Cheryl Bower | August 14, 2010

S.F. Pet Friendly rental on Glen Park/Bernal Heights border 115 Cuvier St., S.F., CA- Leased 7/2010 $2700/mo [property_details details=”1″] Craigslist post template Spacious 3br/2ba home on Glen Park/Bernal border $2,700 | 115 Cuvier St. SF, CA ·     3 sizable bedrooms located on one level ·     Updated kitchen – Granite counters, dishwasher, gas stove, eat-in kitchen, porcelain…

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WEEKLY HOT RATES for the week of 8/11/2010 as provided by Guarantee Mortgage

By Cheryl Bower | August 13, 2010

WEEKLY HOT RATES for the week of 8/11/2010 as provided by Guarantee Mortgage   30 Yr Fixed Conforming to $417K 4.000% “1.000” POINTS            APR =    4.225% 30 Yr Fixed Jumbo to $729,750. 4.250% “1.000” POINTS            APR =    4.568% 30 Year Fixed Jumbo to 1 Million 5.500% “1.000” POINTS            APR…

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