What do you need to know before you purchase a home in Oakland, CA? You need to know local market trends, neighborhood crime ratings, and property tax regulations. Oakland has diverse micro-markets with prices that vary by neighborhood, school district, and transit access. Inspectors find foundation, drainage, and termite issues in older homes. Insurance costs […]
Agent fees, closing costs, taxes, repairs, and staging fees, sellers usually pay a commission (say 5-6%), as well as transfer taxes and local fees. Staging, repairs, and cleaning can pile up, sometimes in the thousands, before the sale has even closed. Most sellers pay various closing costs, from escrow fees to title insurance. To reduce […]
