Open House Cafe

Tustin, California

You can search for homes for sale anytime at www.GoFindRealEstate.com I'm a southern California real estate agent, working with buyers and sellers who often say ... I've never done this before ... I have no idea what I'm doing! ... and we get through it together, as we both look forward to a successful transaction! I created the Open House Cafe to provide a warm and cozy format with tips for buying a new home (or selling the existing home). Every day is open house day for you to ask your real estate questions!

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Open House Cafe

May 2008

Pitfalls to Avoid When Refinancing Your Home

May. 28, 2008

Tagged with: buying a house, homebuyer, homebuying, homes for sale, how to buy a home, irvine homes, orange county real estate, real estate

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.

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How to hire your agents

May. 21, 2008

Tagged with: buying a house, homebuyer, homebuying, homes for sale, how to buy a home, irvine homes, orange county real estate, real estate

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.

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PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance)

May. 9, 2008

Tagged with: buying a house, homebuyer, homebuying, homes for sale, how to buy a home, irvine homes, orange county real estate, real estate

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.

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Overlook the Decorating!

May. 2, 2008

Tagged with: buying a house, homebuyer, homebuying, homes for sale, how to buy a home, irvine homes, orange county real estate, real estate

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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