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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Elizabeth Batten
Nov 30, 2020
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness
I worked with Karen and Anna both when I bought my first home and also when I refinanced it. Both times they made the process so easy, answered all of my questions in a timely manner, and got me the best value. I will recommend them to all of my family and friends.
I worked with Karen and Anna both when I bought my first home and also when I refinanced it. Both times they made the process so easy, answered all of my questions in a timely manner, and got me the best value. I will recommend them to all of my family and friends.
Amanda Musielak
Oct 18, 2020
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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.
Once I found my real estate agent, I put her in contact with Karen as well so they could align on how quickly
Once I found my real estate agent, I put her in contact with Karen as well so they could align on how quickly
Ann Marie Fritchey Nugent
May 05, 2017
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Ashneel Narayan
May 05, 2017
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May 05, 2017
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David Polanco
Aug 14, 2015
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Aug 13, 2015
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