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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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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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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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Should you offer low on a house?
Posted at Open House Cafe by Remy Chausse
September 2nd, 2009 6:09 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
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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What it really costs to buy a home
Posted at Open House Cafe by Remy Chausse
August 26th, 2009 11:05 am
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
Posted at Open House Cafe by Remy Chausse
August 20th, 2009 7:38 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
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
Posted at Open House Cafe by Remy Chausse
August 13th, 2009 5:00 pm
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?
Posted at Open House Cafe by Remy Chausse
August 5th, 2009 7:33 pm
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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Foreclosure Auctions
Posted at Open House Cafe by Remy Chausse
July 30th, 2009 2:43 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
With mortgage foreclosures rising to historic levels, many home buyers see foreclosure auctions as a smart way to enter overpriced markets. Here’s how to prepare for an auction …
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How to shop for a loan
Posted at Open House Cafe by Remy Chausse
July 22nd, 2009 7:12 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
How do you shop for a loan? Here are some easy tips from someone who's NOT a loan broker about what you're REALLY shopping for . . . and also what NOT to do when looking for the right loan and the right loan broker.
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Finding a Fixer-Upper
Posted at Open House Cafe by Remy Chausse
July 15th, 2009 11:59 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
Fixers aren’t very popular in the mainstream market. Most people don’t want the hassle or financial uncertainties associated with doing a major rehab. Here’s how to separate a Diamond in the rough from a Dump
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