Posts Tagged ‘mortgage’

Do not alienate the sellers of the home

Many real estate deals have fallen apart due to the personal animosity of the buyer and the seller.  It is important to avoid alienating the seller of the home during the process, and to avoid nitpicking every little detail during the sale.
Keeping the good will of the seller will help the transaction go smoothly, and [...]

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5 Ground Rules for Home Buying Success

There are few purchases in life that carry the financial and psychological weight of buying a home.  Whether you are buying your first home, moving up to your dream home, or downsizing your home and your life after the kids have gone, it is important to understand the ground rules for success in the world [...]

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General Trends in the California Real Estate Market to Watch

Historically, the real estate trends of California have always been the precursors for the rest of the country. Which is why leading players of the real estate market keep a close watch on the Golden State’s real estate market conditions?
And whether you are a first time homebuyer, debating the viability of building your dream house [...]

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Ways Renters Lose Money

Are you still renting a home or apartment for yourself or your family?  If so, you’re losing money. Think about these three ways you lose money by renting:
1.  You’re paying for someone else’s mortgage payment. You’re missing out on the appreciation that the property gives to the landlord. Appreciation is a term used in accounting [...]

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