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What You Need to Know About Loan Contingency Removal

What You Need to Know About Loan Contingency Removal

Any time we are writing an offer for California real estate, there is an automatic clause for a 17-day contingency removal. As a home buyer, do you know what this means and how it could affect your transaction? Here are a few…

How Mortgage Bonds and Mortgage-Backed Securities Affect Mortgage Rates

How Mortgage Bonds and Mortgage-Backed Securities Affect Mortgage Rates

It feels like mortgage rates have been on a roller coaster in the last few years. With rates being higher than they were before, where do they need to level out to reach a point that you are comfortable with? The truth…

What You Need to Know About Earnest Money in Real Estate

What You Need to Know About Earnest Money in Real Estate

As you are getting ready to finalize the paperwork to buy your new home, there are several things that need to be in place to close the deal. An earnest money deposit is one of those steps, and many home buyers have…

Why It Makes Sense to Hire a Buyer’s Agent

Why It Makes Sense to Hire a Buyer’s Agent

When you’re getting ready to buy a home, does it make sense to hire a buyer’s agent? Today, I wanted to share a bit of information about what we actually do so that you can understand why it makes sense to hire…

Best Time to Sell? April 1st Market Insights

Best Time to Sell? April 1st Market Insights

Are you getting ready to sell your home and looking for information about the best timing for this big move? There are a few things to think about, which is why it’s smart to find an experienced real estate agent who can…

Buy Homes in Winter, Sell in Spring: Here’s the Proof

Buy Homes in Winter, Sell in Spring: Here’s the Proof

Today, I’m breaking down the numbers to show you that there are better times to buy or sell a home if you are looking to maximize your investment. In this video, I share the back side of MLS in a system called…

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What to Look for When Buying an Older Home
What to Look for When Buying an Older Home

Do you love the idea of moving into an older home with character? Once you’ve decided that you want to buy an older home instead of choosing new construction, there are some extra considerations that you need to make: If the property…

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Which is Better: Buying Old or Buying New?
Which is Better: Buying Old or Buying New?

When you are ready to buy a home, should you choose an old or new property? There are benefits to both options, and you need to consider a few things before making your decision. Here are a few things that might influence…

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Tips for Choosing the Best Price for Your Listing
Tips for Choosing the Best Price for Your Listing

As a homeowner, you can choose to price the property at whatever value you think is best. But, it is essential that you consult with an experienced real estate agent who can make suggestions about the initial pricing of your home. This…

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Should You Get a Second Mortgage to Utilize Your Equity?
Should You Get a Second Mortgage to Utilize Your Equity?

Do you have equity in your home that you can use to get a second mortgage? In the past, second mortgages have been frowned upon because some homeowners had bad experiences. If you know someone who was burned by a second mortgage,…

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Common Misconceptions of Home Buyers
Common Misconceptions of Home Buyers

It is an exciting time to buy a new home, but many people tend to get caught in common misconceptions about how it will work. Instead of getting stuck with these myths, it is essential that you have a trusted real estate…

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