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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Open House Cafe

May 2008

Pitfalls to Avoid When Refinancing Your Home

May. 28, 2008
When it comes to your home, carry a big mortgage. Don’t keep the cash in your walls. Use that empty equity for other investments. If you do refi and take the cash tax-free, be careful the IRS doesn’t come knocking. Here’s how to avoid the pitfalls.

How to hire your agents

May. 21, 2008
There are two people you'll want on your team when you buy a home - a real estate agent and a loan officer. While you'll also work with escrow and inspectors, here's how you start by choosing a real estate agent and a loan officer.

PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance)

May. 9, 2008
If you put less than 20% down on a home, many mortgage lenders require that you take out private mortgage insurance. The insurance can cost you several hundred dollars. It's there to protect the lender should you default.

Overlook the Decorating!

May. 2, 2008
For first-time buyers, home shopping can be an exciting, but nerve-wracking experience. What happens when you think you’ve found the right home, but walk inside and see bad decorating?
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