Lots of people are nervous about what’s going to happen with the real estate market. Is the presidential election going to have an effect on home values? Should they buy now, or is there another bubble that’s going to burst?Renowned real estate economist Alan Nevin was asked these questions and more at a real estate […]
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If you’re buying a home which is subject to an HOA, your investigation into the HOA is one of the most important elements of your buyer due diligence. HOAs have a lot of power over your ownership of your property—they can regulate your the and design of your home, charge you directly for the cost […]
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It’s almost the weekend! And home shopping season is in full swing. I’m working with a couple groups of buyers and I’ve been pleasantly surprised to find that even with a lot of other buyers in the market, there are still great homes for sale in San Diego County with the amenities you want, for […]
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For the past 2 years, analysts have been predicting an increase of about 0.5% per year on 30-year fixed rate mortgages, and it looks like in 2016 they might finally be right. As was expected and hotly anticipated, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates today by 0.25%, the first increase in almost a decade.It’s here: […]
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You’ve done everything right, and it’s paid off for you. You did a thorough investigation into the home you want to purchase, approved it or renegotiated the terms of the deal, and you’ve removed all your contingencies and fully committed yourself to complete the purchase. It’s time to close escrow and move into your new […]
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So you’ve got all your ducks in a row, found a home you love, and convinced the seller to accept your offer. Congratulations!!! This is a huge accomplishment. But, your work has only just begun. Now it’s time to investigate the home and make sure it’s going to be a good investment. Hopefully you won’t […]
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We’ve covered most of the basics so far in our multi-part blog series on How to Buy a Home in California. By now, you know what your loan options are, how much you’re going to owe each month at different price points, and you have a stellar agent advising you. You’re finally ready for the […]
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In the last installment of our blog series on How to Buy a Home in California, we talked about mortgage basics and how to find a great lender. In this installment, we’ll be demystifying closing costs. Unfortunately, your down payment is not the only thing you have to save for when you want to buy […]
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In the last installment of our blog series on How to Buy a Home in California, we talked about how to make sure you hire the best Realtor to advise and protect you during your home purchase. It is just as important to hire a great lender who will educate you about the complex world […]
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In the last installment of our blog series on How to Buy a Home in California, we went over some basics about the standard home purchase contract in California. By now you have a pretty good understanding of what you’re getting into, and it’s time to start interviewing Realtors and kickstart your home search into […]
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