Chia Rodeski's (chiarodeski) Blog

FAQ: What is the homebuying process in the SF Bay Area California? The benefit of working with a real estate professional is that she will be able to guide you through the entire home buying process, and provide guidance and consultation as needed. Here is an overview:  Step 1: Initial Consultati...

FAQ's: Who is a buyer's agent and who pays for them?  One of the 'pink elephant in the room' questions when I meet with prospective first time home buyers is "so we want to work with you, but, how much do you charge for your service?" In fact, I know this is one of their concerns while we're goin...

Is short sale better than foreclosure? The answer is "it depends" because foreclosures and short sales affect each individual homeowner differently. Every person's situation is unique, and depending on his/her financial situations, priorities, goals, adversity toward risks, property & market cond...

Short sales continue to dominate the real estate market, as consumers are becoming more aware of their options when it comes to falling behind on their mortgage payments and the inability to afford the mortgage. One of the most common questions that I'm asked during a consultation with distressed...