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20 November 2009 ~ 0 Comments

Risky Home Buying Moves

Buying a home, even in the best of times, means taking a risk. There is always the chance that your home will depreciate in value, that there will be a significant flaw that no one knew about until after you’ve owned the home for a year or two, or that your finances will change significantly, [...]

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19 November 2009 ~ 0 Comments

More Changes to the Federal Tax Credit

A couple weeks ago, an extension to the first time buyers’ tax credit was announced. Instead of ending November 30th, the program is now extended through the end of April, even longer for recently active members of the military. This was an extension that the real estate community had been hoping for.
There was one more [...]

18 November 2009 ~ 0 Comments

Finding a Discount Home

If you have the money to buy a home, this is the time to do it. While most homes are still selling within 3% of their asking price, some homes are selling for 10% or more off what the seller originally was asking for. This is on top of the already lowered property costs.
There are [...]

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17 November 2009 ~ 0 Comments

No More Surprise Closing Costs?

Closing costs, the money you pay to the lender for insurance, fees, and other odds and ends, are often a big surprise when buyers show up close on their mortgage. Although most lenders provide an estimate, a lot of brokers will low-ball the amount, which could add up to several thousand dollars. When the buyer [...]

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16 November 2009 ~ 0 Comments

Monday Markets: Mediterranean Home

Good Morning, and Happy Monday! It’s time to kick of another work week, and that means that it’s time for this week’s Monday Markets post.
This week, I’m featuring a 8 bedroom, 11 bath mansion in the Hombly Hills area. The home has over 8,465 feet of living space, not counting the guest house and outdoor [...]

13 November 2009 ~ 0 Comments

A Home Buyers’ Guide to the Internet

There are billions of sites on the web; hundreds of thousands of them dedicated to real estate. And that can get really overwhelming, really fast. Fortunately, you don’t need to spend days sorting through them when you’re getting ready to buy a home. There are only a handful of sites you really need.
The first site [...]

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12 November 2009 ~ 0 Comments

Understanding the Listing Process

Somewhere between the time you decide to sell your home and when you start inviting prospective buyers to come tour the property, you will need to have your property listed. Most people use a real estate agent to list their property. To do this, there are a few steps to follow.
The first thing you will [...]

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11 November 2009 ~ 0 Comments

Home Buying Assistance for Veterans

Happy Veterans Day!
There are a variety of programs in place to thank military members for their service to the US, including help with schooling and medical care. One of the most popular programs, however, is the VA home loan program.
The VA Home Loans offer low rate, guaranteed loans for military personnel who have served for [...]

10 November 2009 ~ 0 Comments

A Buyer’s Guide to Negotiating a Sale

Learning how to negotiate a better sale price for a home, or for assistance with closing costs or an earlier or later closing date when buying a home is essential to making sure you get the best deal possible. It isn’t as hard as it sounds. Most, if not all, of the negotiations will be [...]

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09 November 2009 ~ 0 Comments

Monday Markets: Architectural Showplace

Happy Monday! We’re at the start of another long work week, and that means that it’s time for the latest Monday Markets post.

This week’s property has five bedrooms, five and a half bathrooms, and sweeping views of the city below.  The home was designed by internationally famous architect Hagy Belzberg and has been featured in [...]