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

August 2009

What it really costs to buy a home

Aug. 26, 2009

Categorized in: For Buyers

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

If you've wondered how to buy a house, and what it really costs, understanding the 5 basic elements are pretty simple. Here’s what it costs to buy a home, what it costs to maintain it, how your tax deductions work, and how it compares to renting.

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Foreclosure Listing and Report Services - What You Should Know

Aug. 20, 2009

Categorized in: For Buyers

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

The following is our Top Ten List of the most absurd claims, promises and/or sales pitches we've ever heard from foreclosure services.

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How to Write a Good Offer

Aug. 13, 2009

Categorized in: For Buyers

Tagged with: buy a home, buy a new home, buying a home, find real estate, homes for sale, how to buy a home, how to buy a house, purchase a home, real estate listings, want to buy a house

All good offers have 3 things in common ... these tips guide you in a realistic offer price, realistic financing terms, and how to ask for repairs from the seller.

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How Much Home Can You Afford?

Aug. 5, 2009

Categorized in: For Buyers

Tagged with: buy a home, buy a new home, buying a home, homes for sale, how to buy a home, how to buy a house, irvine homes, irvine real estate, purchase a home, real estate listings

Here's a guideline that may change the way you view home ownership. Do you think it's cheaper to rent? Well, let's see how much home you can afford and have the same monthly cost as your current rent with this simple formula.

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