home buyer: Making An Offer On Your “Dream” Home - 07/18/07 02:01 PM
So you have finally found the house you want, and now, you are ready to “make an offer” or in other words sign a purchase contract. If you are a first-time buyer, you should keep the following points in mind and if you are a veteran buyer it still serves … (0 comments)
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home buyer: Movin’ On Up …Upscale Condos Go Vertical - 07/13/07 08:26 AM
A new building trend in areas where space is tight and land is expensive are condominiums that are being either newly built or incorporated into existing high-rise buildings. Developers are embracing what are being referred to as "vertical neighborhoods" to meet demand for downtown living at a time when undeveloped … (0 comments)
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home buyer: Living in Family Friendly Diamond Bar California - 06/29/07 08:37 AM
Located in an area where rolling hills and trees abound in a country like setting, the city of Diamond Bar is a great place to live. The City of Diamond Bar has been recognized for its love of nature and tree maintenance as it received its first distinction of being … (0 comments)
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home buyer: Will My Children Be Able to Afford A Home? - 06/28/07 09:56 AM
The achievement of homeownership for many has been a cornerstone of their financial stability. Many baby boomers have found themselves property "rich" as property values have continued to skyrocket in the last five years. Although very thankful for their own good fortune, many baby boomers are now seriously concerned about … (0 comments)
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home buyer: 5 Important Features To Consider When Buying a Home - 06/27/07 12:40 PM
With so many questions to consider when buying a home, a buyer can get muddled in the myriad of details involved. However, the following are five general pointers that a home buyer should examine about a home’s physical features as you do your home shopping and compare different properties during … (0 comments)
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home buyer: 7 Reasons Why A Buyer Should Consider Buying A Condominium - 06/26/07 08:29 AM
When asked about the American dream of homeownership, most people usually have in mind a single family detached home in the suburbs. However, that mindset is rapidly changing as more people are choosing condominiums or townhomes as their first home, especially in highly priced real estate markets such as California. … (0 comments)
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home buyer: The 5 Disadvantages of Condominium Ownership - 06/26/07 08:26 AM
In the past condominiums were not necessarily considered to be a good investment for a variety of reasons, however that image has since changed dramatically. With the high price of single family homes, condominiums and townhouses are becoming more attractive to many buyers such as singles, retiring couples that are … (0 comments)
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home buyer: Top 3 Reasons to Delay Purchasing a Home - 06/25/07 07:34 AM
So you have set aside enough funds for a down payment on a house and closing costs? And you are curious to know if there is ever a time when you shouldn’t buy? Regardless of all the benefits of buying a home, it is still a major and life changing … (0 comments)
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home buyer: What a Home Buyer Needs to Know About PMI - 06/20/07 07:29 AM
If you put less than 20 percent down on a home mortgage, lenders often require you to have Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI). PMI protects the lender if a home buyer were to default on the loan.
PMI is extra insurance that lenders require from most home buyers who obtain loans … (1 comments)
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home buyer: 5 Timeless Buying Principles To Guide Your Home Purchase - 06/18/07 12:17 PM
So, you have saved up enough for a down payment and you have done several internet searches of desirable homes in the neighborhood you are interested in. Where do you go from there? While there are many factors and details to consider when buying a home, there have been tried … (0 comments)
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home buyer: Before You Make An Offer--3 Things A Buyer Should Examine About a Home’s Exterior - 06/18/07 12:16 PM
So, the curb appeal has attracted you in examining the interior of the home in the first place, and after examining the house with your realtor, you have come to the conclusion that this house suits your needs and budget. This is the point where a buyer needs to squelch … (0 comments)
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home buyer: What is the Closing and How Can I Prepare For It? - 06/15/07 03:51 PM
So you've survived most of the escrow process with very little wear and tear, you are now in the final stages of escrow and the purchase of your house is soon to close. What exactly occurs during closing and what can you do to prepare? There are several things you should … (0 comments)
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