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November 5th, 2009 2:48 pm
Categorized in: Miscellaneous
homebuyer tax credit extended
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November 3rd, 2009 9:51 am
Categorized in: For Buyers
What happens if the home you really want is now in multiple offers? When you're ready to buy a home, here are 5 tips to improve your chances of winning in a multiple offer situation.
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October 22nd, 2009 12:17 pm
Categorized in: For Buyers
When can you actually take possession and move into your home? That depends on the terms of your contract. “Close of Escrow plus 3 days” is typical. Can you move in the same day escrow closes? Yes, if the sellers have already moved out. Usually, thoug
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October 7th, 2009 8:12 pm
Categorized in: For Buyers
Do you find yourself saying, “I want to buy a house, but I have no idea what I’m doing or what comes next?” Here’s a step-by-step checklist of how to get started:
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September 30th, 2009 7:41 pm
Categorized in: For Buyers
When you're ready to buy a home, are you sure your mortgage rate is really locked? When you lock in an interest rate, a spoken commitment isn’t binding. Get your rate lock in writing, in the form of a loan commitment from the lender. Here's why . . .
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September 30th, 2009 3:55 pm
The following FAQ may answer some of the concern you may have on the new HERA mortgage requirements and how they will affect the timeline of your real estate transaction.
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September 29th, 2009 3:22 pm
FannieMae and FreddieMac adopted the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC) in 2008 in order to reinforce, protect, and enhance the overall integrity of an appraiser’s valuation process. This code of conduct became effective on May 1, 2009.
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September 28th, 2009 2:49 pm
In 2008, the Housing and Economic Recover Act (HERA) was passed by Congress and became effective July 30, 2009. The Federal Reserve Board published the new regulations under the Truth in Lending Act.
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September 16th, 2009 5:17 pm
Categorized in: For Buyers
Here’s a simple & easy system for financial success through home ownership, one step at a time. You buy your first home, live there for awhile, then buy your next home while keeping the first as a rental property. You do this over and over. Here's how .
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September 11th, 2009 12:21 pm
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: now may be a great time to buy a house in Phoenix. Have home prices stopped falling, for good? Will they rise again soon? I can’t answer those questions, but I can offer two great reasons to buy now:
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September 10th, 2009 11:39 am
Categorized in: For Buyers
The most important thing you can ask your home warranty representative is, “What ISN’T covered?” A good rule of thumb is this: if the part or service required does not affect the functioning of the working unit, it is not covered.
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September 2nd, 2009 6:09 pm
Categorized in: For Buyers
Should you offer low when you want to buy a home? Here's what works and what doesn't ... and why. Know this before looking at homes for sale, because when you want to buy a house, the right strategy counts!
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August 31st, 2009 9:28 pm
Costa Mesa's SOS shout-out
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August 26th, 2009 1:22 pm
There was an article last week in SmartMoney Magazine about how the housing bust has transformed the real estate market into a first time homebuyer’s paradise. “In this market, first-time buyers are getting VIP treatment. Indeed, they’re the star p
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August 26th, 2009 11:05 am
Categorized in: For Buyers
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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