Matt and Rita made pigs fly for me not once, but twice. I had been turned away by numerous loan…read moreagents for a home loan because I wasn't an easy case. Matt and Rita took my case on and with professionalism, dedication, kindness and a can-do attitude I've come to love about them. They got my loan approved and I felt taken care of in the best possible way. Not only that, they looked out for MY best interest. This quality is what sets Matt and Rita apart from other mortgage lenders. My home loan experience with them was not a one-off. When I needed a refi, as a self-employed single mom I was again turned away by lender after lender. Matt went above and beyond - he'd never treated me like a "client", but someone he really cared to see succeed. He had kept in touch with me, offering possible loan products I might pursue (as his own products at the time wouldn't work for me). Do you see? He wasn't even going to gain anything by helping me - he just wanted to help! We kept in touch for more than a year in my pursuit of a refi. Finally, Matt found a lender that would meet my needs and once again, by working with me PERSONALLY, he got my loan approved. To say Matt and Rita changed my life is no exaggeration. I had started to think home ownership was out of my reach, then these two dynamos came along and showed me there are still those in this business who do it to make a difference. When I thought refi was not possible (but needed it to make saving for college and retirement possible), they once again showed me there's always a way. I adore them. I can't give them a higher recommendation, cause I'd take up all the space! 5,000 stars! They are simply THE BEST.

My wife and I have worked with Matt and Rita a half dozen times, including home purchases, home…read moresales, and refinances. There is a reason we return to them every time. They are a wonderful blend of low-key, methodical and compassionate. The Colonells brought good humor to all our transactions, while minimizing the drama. They also followed up more than once when they thought a refinance might be in our best interests. They have saved us money, talked us off a few ledges, and made every process incredibly easy. I highly recommend them.

I've been working with Gary for years, and he handles our workers' comp, public liability, and…read morehomeowners insurance. He always responds promptly and genuinely cares about his customers. Gary takes the time to make sure we have the right coverage and answers every question thoroughly. I wouldn't hesitate to refer him to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, dependable insurance agent. Highly recommended! Super good person!!!

The insurance team at Limitless are responsive, professional, and experts in the areas in which…read morethey cover. Eugene worked with me to find the best coverage/pricing for my business and home needs. In both cases, Eugene guided me every step of the way and shopped around to get the most competitive pricing for my needs. Limitless Insurance is a trustworthy company that I would come back to again and again and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone seeking insurance.

I rented from Pete and the team for about a year. They bought out my previous property manager on…read moreFulton St. Initially, I did not have the best impression but they ended up coming through and meeting my expectations. My payment bounced the month I tried this rent credit card Bilt, because my credit limit was too low. I had paid rent on time for 1 year prior to this. The attitude was a bit rude/cagey around being late even though it was only like 2-3 days late. They tried to charge me like $75 in late fees, but I was able to talk to them and get it down to like $25. Other than that one suboptimal experience, they have been wonderful. Pete Medina is a delight and shows up for me punctually for even small issues. There was a beeping hot tub from a neighbor that would randomly turn on sometimes and stay on 24/7 next to my window and drive me insane. He'd show up within hours once it started beeping to ask them to turn it off. On multiple occasions. Great guy to talk to, and generally a family-owned amicable property management company. So not the most professional setup, but they took care of things for me. This review is not fake or being bought. Just wanted to add my POV after seeing some negative comments, that it's not all that bad. For the most part, if you play nice they play nice, as is most things in life.

Rented from Pete Medina/Laurel properties for ~2.5 years. They consistently fixed issues I brought…read moreup and were communicative. I got my deposit back in full plus interest. Best experience I have had with a landlord by far.

After working with Brighter Mortgage I can give only highest accolades for their amazing service…read moreand greater customer satisfaction. Robin was introduced by my brother who had worked with him earlier. As a first time home buyer, I could not have asked for some one better. They were able to provide Pre approval letters promptly after submitting the required documents which helped in the home search process. Once offer got accepted Robin was meticulous to get us through the finish line and the way he commits is unmatched. I was always informed about every step in the process and was kept at ease on the buying process. Our agent was extremely happy to work with Robin and had told me she enjoyed this experience thoroughly. Can't praise enough the way things were organized with their service. Robin won't stop there, he will be the first person I can think when there are any questions on home buying process or mortgages. Recently I had planned to buy another property, Robin was kind enough to help navigating multiple hurdles. I'm grateful to have known Robin and when a need arises it is no brainer for me to reach out to him. Thank you for all your kindness and help.

This was my second time working with Shirley Chen Mesina on a Re Fi and the first time with…read moreBrighter Mortgage and I am pleased to give her the highest of recommendations. Shirley is an experienced and expert broker who is a delight to work with in every respect. Responsive, organized, accommodating, creative and courteous are just a few of the words to describe her superior service orientation and follow through. ReFi's are rarely "easy" but our recent one with Shirley and Brighter was a breeze. Highly endorse and recommend.

I can't say enough good things about these guys…read more I've been using Jason Stallcup (now Stallcup & Voie) for a few years now (having used them the first time when I had run into some issues with the IRS). They've always been incredibly accommodating and after my first year with them, tax time no longer made me want to curl in the fetal position in the back of my closet. Beyond knowing I'm getting the best return possible...I've also constantly been impressed with how they embrace technology. From my first year, physically dropping off copies of receipts and w-2s to uploading scanned images to an FTP server, to investigations into online form submittable...theyre always looking for ways to improve the overall experience. Even payment can be done online. They always make time to answer questions...and to make sure the entire process is transparent so you know where you are in the process. It really couldn't be any easier.

I found Jason on Yelp and was not only drawn to him because of all the good things his clients had…read moreto say but because he was open to having a free consultation to assess my needs, go over his services, and see if there was a good fit. As a newly self-employed professional, I realized the importance of having a tax expert on my side but was clueless as to how the process goes and how we would work together. Jason specializes in the self-employed such as myself and small businesses. He is not only handling the filing aspects for me throughout the year, but he offered to inform me about my IRA options to build a retirement fund, etc. After getting him the information he needed, he provided a guesstimate so I would know what to expect. I was surprised at his fee compared to all my years of filing for free with Turbo Tax, but he's going to save me so much more than I ever could have on my own, he will more than pay for his services with what I saved, and I might even see some considerable cash coming my way. All in all, I am really grateful that I don't have to worry about Uncle Sam anymore... and that is practically priceless : )

Kent is honest which is rare! He answers tough questions and does not get annoyed by them. He is a…read morefiduciary, fee only financial planner, he will give you a hourly rate and the number of hours up front. His rates are reasonable ~200-250 an hour. He has a ton of experience and seen the ups and downs of the market. He is a realist who will get you to your goal and simplify your portfolio doing it! I was expecting Suze Oman's "How am I doing" section. His writeup and analysis is long but not like Suze's "How am I doing"! I have a few more questions for him and based on his responses I will update this review (e.g. bond funds vs individual bonds in this market)

We leased a place and needed insurance ASAP and got from Jay but switched within a month. Why? Well…read morehe got our policy through another insurance company and believe it or not it was double what we pay now with our new policy. Not trustworthy. Since he knew we needed ASAP he just gave a nonsense amount and he wouldn't get back to us for 2 days. I recommend another company and another agent with good reputation.

This review is for Ken Hui. He has been our loan officer for the purchase of our 2 homes within the…read morepast 4 years. Ken went above and beyond to help us find the best solutions and interest rates for our complicated situation with the most recent purchase. He would lay out in details our loan situation and the alternative scenarios for us to consider. Ken helped us close our most recent home within 15 days flawlessly. If you are in a market for a trusted and dedicated loan officer, look no further than Ken Hui. He will ensure your are taken care of from beginning to end.

The review is for loan officer Lee Zhang. It was our first time buying a home, and we didn't have…read moremany connections in the Bay Area. When we were shopping around, he initially quoted us a lower interest rate compared to other loan officers, which led us to choose him for our loan application. However, by the time we closed, we ended up paying more than 1% higher than what we were initially promised. Additionally, throughout the entire process, I felt that Lee Zhang was manipulative and used tactics that made me uncomfortable. I felt judged and bullied whenever I questioned his decisions or didn't follow his advice. What's more, He asked me to sign an additional agreement that included a penalty if I paid off the loan early, which raised a red flag. This practice isn't even legal. I didn't realize it at the time, and I regret signing it. If you're in the market for a loan, I would recommend speaking with multiple loan officers and comparing offers right up until the last moment. Don't make your decision based solely on trust at the beginning. Ultimately, it's about money, so do your own research and keep comparing until the very end. What's more, it's unusual to see so many reviews that are either 5-star or 1-star. It raises suspicion that someone may be posting fake 5-star reviews to attract customers.