Mortgage Company Staff

The Deal Everyone Ignored-EPISODE 4

January 31, 2026

Every Tuesday in San Francisco, real estate agents tour new listings together. It’s called the Tuesday Tour. Most people pop…

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Mortgage Company Staff

EPISODE 4: The Tuesday Tour That Almost Everyone Skipped

January 31, 2026

Since 1992, I’ve been attending weekday broker tours—what San Francisco agents call the Tuesday Tour. In other markets it’s known…

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Mortgage Company Staff

Millennials: From 2–4 Units to 5+ Units — Creative Financing That Actually Works

January 24, 2026

If you’ve successfully invested in 2–4 unit buildings, moving into 5+ unit or mixed-use properties feels like the logical next…

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Mortgage Company Staff

Baby Boomers & Gen X: Scaling from 2–4 Units to 5+ Unit Investments in Today’s Bay Area

January 22, 2026

Many seasoned Bay Area investors cut their teeth on 2–4 unit properties. The move into 5+ unit or mixed-use buildings…

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Mortgage Company Staff

What Is a Home Equity Agreement (HEA)?

January 20, 2026

Creative financing isn’t about finding one “best” loan—it’s about choosing the right tool for the right situation. A Home Equity…

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Mortgage Company Staff

11 Condo Financing Mistakes California Millennials Make (and How to Avoid Them)

January 15, 2026

Buying a condo is often the smartest entry point into California homeownership — but condo financing has rules most buyers…

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Mortgage Company Staff

California Condo Financing Mistakes Baby Boomers & Gen X Buyers Must Avoid

January 14, 2026

Buying a condominium in California can be an excellent lifestyle or investment decision — but condo financing is very different…

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Mortgage Company Staff

Episode 3: When Creative Financing Makes the Difference

January 4, 2026

A San Francisco Four-Plex Story About Strategy, Expectations, and Relationships In San Francisco real estate, every property has a story…

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Mortgage Company Staff

Buying a Multi-Unit Property in San Francisco? A Real-Life Lesson Every Millennial Should Read First

January 2, 2026

San Francisco real estate looks great on Instagram.The financing behind it? Not so simple. This is Episode 3, and a…

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Mortgage Company Staff

Why I Do What I Do:

December 31, 2025

The Story Behind My Passion for Unique San Francisco Loan Options. Discover why Steven Hook, a San Francisco mortgage broker…

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