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How Accurate is the MLS?
Posted at Open House Cafe by Remy Chausse
November 18th, 2009 1:06 pm
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
When searching for a home in the MLS, remember it is strictly ad copy. It’s purpose is to make a home sound “lovely” so that you’ll visit. It’s very much like looking through the personal ads … what you think you’re getting is not always wha
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Home Buyers - Let's Get Off the Fence!
Posted at White Bear Lake and Twin Cities Real Estate News and Information by Deb Casper
November 16th, 2009 11:24 am
Tagged with: deb casper, homebuyer, minnesota, new home, remax, tax credit, white bear lake
Homebuyers can get money back in their pockets by getting off the fence and buying their new dream home before May 1, 2010. Call your local Realtor TODAY!
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How to choose an agent
Posted at Open House Cafe by Remy Chausse
November 12th, 2009 7:19 pm
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
There are two people you'll want on your team when you buy a home - a real estate agent and a loan officer. The best choice for a Realtor is the agent who is consistently meeting your objectives. If the agent is listening to you . . .
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Tis the Season to get a Tax Credit!
Posted at Toms River Real Estate by Jim Flanagan
November 11th, 2009 1:50 pm
Tagged with: expanded, extended, homebuyer, nj, tax credit, toms river
Video outlining the "extended and expanded" Homebuyer Tax Credit. What does this mean for today's first time buyer? What does it mean for today's move up homebuyer?
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Homebuyer Tax Credit Extended!!!
Posted at "The Home Specialist" by Enid Beitzel
November 5th, 2009 2:48 pm
Categorized in: Miscellaneous
Tagged with: colorado springs, homebuyer, tax credit
homebuyer tax credit extended
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Negotiate to Get What You Want

Posted at Open House Cafe by Remy Chausse
November 3rd, 2009 9:51 am
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
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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How long before you can move into your new home?
Posted at Open House Cafe by Remy Chausse
October 22nd, 2009 12:17 pm
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
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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You want to buy a house … but NOW WHAT?
Posted at Open House Cafe by Remy Chausse
October 7th, 2009 8:12 pm
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
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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Make sure that mortgage rate really locks
Posted at Open House Cafe by Remy Chausse
September 30th, 2009 7:41 pm
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
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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FAQ on the Housing and Economic Recovery Act (HERA)
Posted at Selling Northern NV by Joshua Talayka
September 30th, 2009 3:55 pm
Tagged with: chase international, faq, hera, homebuyer, housing and economic recover act, lending regulations, mortgage, real estate, reno, talayka
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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The Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC)
Posted at Selling Northern NV by Joshua Talayka
September 29th, 2009 3:22 pm
Tagged with: appraisal, chase international, fanniemae, freddiemac, home valuation code of conduct, homebuyer, hvcc, real estate, reno, talayka
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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Summary of the new lending regulations HERA
Posted at Selling Northern NV by Joshua Talayka
September 28th, 2009 2:49 pm
Tagged with: chase international, hera, homebuyer, housing and economic recover act, lending regulations, mortgage, nv, real estate, reno, talayka
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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Buy a home then do it again - Start small and work up in real estate
Posted at Open House Cafe by Remy Chausse
September 16th, 2009 5:17 pm
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
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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Phoenix Real Estate Blog: Now May Be the Time to Buy – Here’s Why
Posted at MyPhoenixMLS.com Blog by Bob Stahl
September 11th, 2009 12:21 pm
Tagged with: agent, arizona, buying a home, first time homebuyer, home buyer, homebuyer, phoenix, real estate, real estate agent, realtor
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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Home Warranties
Posted at Open House Cafe by Remy Chausse
September 10th, 2009 11:39 am
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 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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