fbpx

Category: Investing In Real Estate

Buying A Home

The Ultimate Home Buying Guide for Oakland

Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make in your lifetime, and it can be overwhelming to know where to begin. If Oakland, California is the place you have chosen as your next home, congratulations! This city has so much to offer – from diverse neighborhoods with unique architectural styles, diverse cuisine options and authentic diversity activities throughout; Oakland truly offers something for everyone! And if this is your first time buying a house in the area, navigating all of these choices can be daunting.    That’s why we created this ultimate guide for home buyers looking

Read More »
Buying A Home

Our Top Tips for Multigenerational Living: How to Live Happily with Your Extended Family

In today’s fast-paced world, families are seeking new ways to come together and create a living environment that truly benefits EVERYONE in the extended family, from grandparents to busy teens, to tiny tots. One solution that has been gaining popularity in the US in recent years is living in multigenerational households. A multigenerational home is where several generations share space and resources in the same home. With the rise of this trend, homeowners and their entire families are discovering the many benefits of this style of living, including the sharing of expenses, chores, and precious time with other family members. 

Read More »
Investing In Real Estate

Investing in Commercial Real Estate: An In-depth Analysis of Multifamily Property

How to analyze a multifamily property in Oakland Are you thinking about diving into the world of commercial real estate? A great place to start is with a multifamily property. In simple terms, a multifamily property is any property with more than one unit, ranging from a duplex to a high-rise apartment building. One of the best options for first-time investors is to buy a two- to four-unit multifamily property. These properties are often financed in the same way as single-family homes are, and many investors will start through a method called House Hacking by owner-occupying one of the units

Read More »
Investing In Real Estate

A Beginner’s Guide to Real Estate Investing in Oakland

Investing in real estate can be a great way to build wealth — there are a number of strategies you can use to begin making money as a real estate investor. You could even parlay your real estate investments from a profitable side hustle to your main source of income. If all of your investments so far are in the stock market, and you have no idea how to get started making real estate investments in Oakland, then you’re not alone. Purchasing one investment property or more can be a fantastic way to achieve your passive investing goals, but navigating

Read More »
An image of a modern kitchen with new accents and finishes, perfect for someone moving in Oakland.
Buying A Home

Home Appraisals: How to Get a Home Appraisal

Whether you’re buying, selling, or refinancing your home, a home appraisal is something you’ll want to understand – at least at a high level – to ensure your real estate transaction goes as smoothly as possible. Here at the Joe Dickerson Group, we’ve helped our clients through hundreds of appraisals throughout the Bay Area. Sometimes the appraisals go as planned or even better than expected; other times, the appraisals come back low, and we have to regroup. Wherever you are in the process, it’s important that you take time to learn about the home appraisal process so that you can get

Read More »
Buying A Home

Real Estate Contingencies: Pros & Cons, Common Types, And Whether You Need Them

Contingencies in a real estate purchase contract allows the buyer (or seller in the case of seller contingencies) to cancel the contract without breaching the contract. While contractual contingencies can be built in for pretty much anything you can think of, there’s a few common and somewhat standard contingencies for buyers… Investigation / inspection contingencies Appraisal contingencies Financing contingencies In this article, we’ll dive into each of these three most common contingencies, why you may or may not want to include them in your offer, and other considerations. Whether you’re looking to buy, sell, or invest in real estate, it’s

Read More »
Buying A Home

How To Ensure Maximum Resale Value When Purchasing A Home

Buying a home is a big deal, whether it’s your first home or whether you’ve gone through the process before. And when done right, buying a home can help you build life-changing wealth for your family. When you take resale value into consideration up front, you can make wise and strategic decisions when it comes to purchasing a home, to ensure that it not only meets your lifestyle and family needs, but that it also helps you build equity and wealth in the coming years. In this article, we’ll share with you why it’s so important for buyers to think

Read More »