Open House Cafe

Blog by Remy Chausse
California

You can search for homes for sale anytime at www.GoFindRealEstate.com or find other free reports like these. I'm a southern California real estate agent, working with buyers who often say ... I've never done this before ... I have no idea what I'm doing but I want to buy a home ... and we get through it together, as we both look forward to shopping for their first home! I created the Open House Cafe to provide a warm and cozy format with home buying tips buy a new home. Every day is open house day for you to ask your real estate questions about how to buy a house!

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September 2007

Association Dues - Friend or Foe?

Although most people complain about association dues when they buy a property, there's a definite upside. If you buy a condo (or even a single family home in some parts of Orange County) you automati... [Read More]

10 do's and don'ts for getting an ideal mortgage

Here's the good news: More people than ever can buy a home. Now for the bad: It's going to take a lot of patience, restraint and some careful planning to get there. That loan officer sitting across t... [Read More]

Are You Ready for Home Ownership? (A quiz)

Answer these 10 questions to learn if you are ready to buy a home. Are you sure you want to buy a home? Yes = 1 point. Do you anticipate any large expenses in the next two years, such... [Read More]

How to avoid the 10 biggest mistakes people make when buying a home

1) Do your homework. Knowledge is power. There is tremendous information available on the internet to make sure you're as prepared as possible. Visit open houses to get to know what's available and wh... [Read More]

Are Realtors allowed to advertise properties that don't exist?

Emphatically, no. However, the typical agent will do ANYTHING to get the phone to ring, then "switch" the buyer into another property. Please note: this is not a Bait & Switch on the pr... [Read More]

8 questions you must ask before getting a mortgage

Whether you're buying a house or refinancing, there is more to a mortgage than the rate. Here are eight questions to ask while mortgage shopping. You'll have to ask yourself some of these questions; o... [Read More]

All About Points

Points are up-front interest. Lenders charge points as a way of being paid for the work and expense of processing and approving your mortgage. When you buy a home, the points are tax-deductible - you... [Read More]

5 ways to slash mortgage costs

Ready to plunk down your hard-earned cash for a slice of the American pie? Buying a home is likely the most expensive, long-ranging financial commitment most of us ever make. The more homework you do... [Read More]

Advantages of Home Ownership

There are two primary advantages of owning your own home: 1) You can call it your own. That means you can paint, install hardwood floors, build in an entertainment center, or put in closet organize... [Read More]

9 Buyer Traps and How to Avoid Them

No matter which way you look at it, buying a home is a major investment. But for many homebuyers, it can be an even more expensive process than it needs to be since they fall prey to at least a few o... [Read More]
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