buying a home: Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513 - Home Inspection Tips- How To Protect The Siding And Foundation Of Your San Diego Home - 08/13/11 05:41 PM

Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513?  Well you better get a Home Inspector.  Steve Stenros here provides a great post and shows you what a Home Inspector can show you when Buying a Home.  Not only do they look for problems they will give you ideas on preventive care.
For more information on Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513 or beyond, and to Search Homes on Line go to HomePointRealEstate.com. 
 
These home inspection tips show how to protect the siding and foundation of your San Diego home. Whether your home is built on a slab or a raised … (0 comments)

buying a home: Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513 - Mommy, I'm Hot. Then Go Stand Behind The Fridge... - 08/07/11 06:00 AM
If you are Buying a Home in Brentwood ca 94513 you need a home inspection.  Here is another post with an example of why a Home Inspection is essential when Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513.
For more information on Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513 or Beyond and to search homes on line go to HomePointRealEstate.com. 
Flips always provide so much fun.  I run into things on every inspection of a flipped house that I have never seen before.  And never before imagined!
Take this fridge for instance.
It's not the best, but not the lowest quality either.
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buying a home: Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513 - Up Periscope - 08/06/11 06:27 AM
When Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513 there are a lot of little things you might over look that can make a big difference.  This post is an example of why you need a good home inspector when Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513 or beyond.
For more information on Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513 or Beyond and to Search Homes on Line go to HomePointRealEstate.com. 
When I was a kid I loved watching movies that had submarines. There was something so cool about zipping along under the water undetected by the bad guys above. One of … (0 comments)

buying a home: Buying a Home in East Contra Costa County - 08/01/11 04:35 AM
If you are Buying a Home in East Contra Costa County you want to be sure and have a Home Inspector look at the property.  Buying a Home involves risk and a good home inspector can help you manage those risk.
For more information on Buying a Home or to Search Homes on Line go to HomePointRealEstate.com.
Chelan and Wenatchee Home Inspections- Tinned Wires
This blog came out of a very good discussion with an unnamed inspector here in the rain (I am keeping his/her name a secret because he/she may be on the witness protection program; ).
The use of … (3 comments)

buying a home: There’s No Such Thing as The Perfect House - 07/25/11 05:17 PM
When Buying a Home people are often shopping for the perfect house.  But there is no perfect.  Buying a Home is about making choices.  A good Realtor will help you sort out your priorities and make the best purchase for you.
For more information on Buying a Home or to Search Homes on Line go to HomePointRealEstate.com. 
Some buyers aren’t satisfied unless a house meets their every requirement – and they often have a long list.  It might be the right neighborhood, size, price, floor plan, yard, and pool, and they really love the kitchen,  but they can’t sit in the … (0 comments)

buying a home: You Have to See the Bad Homes to Appreciate the Good Homes - 07/23/11 03:24 PM
Buying a Home is hard work and many people wonder about the price they are paying.  One good way to see the value you are getting is to see as many homes as possible when Buying a Home.  This post is about why you should see some bad homes.
For more information on Buying a Home and to Search Homes On Line go to HomePointRealEstate.com. 
Have you ever worked with a buyer and after seeing 50 homes, you find the most incredible deal that they are ever going to see.  They have a limited budget but want to live in a … (1 comments)

buying a home: Frequently Asked Questions for Homebuyers - 07/22/11 10:56 AM
If you are Buying a Home home especially for the first time, some of those terms can be confusing.  Here are some terms you should know when Buying a Home.
For more information on Buying a Home or to Search Homes on Line go to HomePointRealEstate.com.
Buying a home can be confusing for homebuyers. It helps to have some of the "lingo" down when starting your search for a home. Here is a helpful real estate terminology guide:
What is the difference between "pre-qualified" and "pre-approved"? If you are "pre-qualified" you have determined, with a loan officer, what price you can … (4 comments)

buying a home: Advice for Cash Buyers - 07/20/11 06:43 AM
 
If you are Buying a Home with Cash you still need to document this for the sellers.  Buying a Home with cash does have some advantages, but you still have to be smart about things.
For more information on Buying a Home or to Search for Homes on Line go to HomePointRealEstate.com.
 
If you are paying Cash for real estate, especially here in in a high cost area like Westchester, I have some advice as a broker who has worked with many cash buyers. First, congratulations on havng the recources to pay cash. You are blessed.
Here are a few … (0 comments)

buying a home: X-rated can-lights - 07/19/11 09:08 AM
 
Buying a Home can raise a lot of fears.  That is why a good home inspector is so important.  Charles has a great post here on lighting mysteries. 
For more information on Buying a Home or to Search Homes on Line go to HomePointRealEstate.com
 
It was hard to not notice the five o'clock shadow around the light fixture.  My buyer had not noticed it, and when I brought it to their attention I asked them if they knew what it was.  They in turn asked me if I knew what the discoloration meant.I said, "sure I know what it … (1 comments)

buying a home: "Why Is The Upper Level So Hot?" How About Swiss Cheese Insulation? - 07/16/11 08:25 AM
 
Buying a Home?  Here is another great post by Jay that goes to show why you need a Home Inspector when Buying a Home.
For more infomation on Buying a Home or to Search Homes on Line go to HomePointRealEstate.com.
 
My inspection the other day produced a very unusual circumstance.  Lighting.
There's nothing wrong with lighting, mind you.  I like it!  This was unusual in the extreme however.
The house was full of lights!  And I mean full!  Somebody had gone hog wild on the small, canister, halogen lights.  They were everywhere!
Every single room.  And not a couple.  … (0 comments)

buying a home: To Knot Or Not To Knot, That Is The Question - 07/15/11 08:12 AM
 
When Buying a Home lots of little things can get over looked.  Jay writes a great post here on why it is important to have a good Home Inspector when Buying a Home.
For more information on Buying a Home or to view homes on line for free go to HomePointRealEstate.com.
 
Affiliated with the Boy Scouts, one way or another, for about 50 years, I can tell you definitively that there is no such thing as a Boy Scout knot.  There's no Boy Scout knife either, but I digress.
Don't get me wrong.  Knots are very important to Scouts.  … (0 comments)

buying a home: La Jolla Home Inspector Offers Tips On Buying A Foreclosure - 07/10/11 01:49 PM
 
Buying a Home that is a foreclosure presents lots of risk.  Always get a Home Inspection.  Steve has a great post if you are considering Buying a Home.
For more information on Buying a Home or to search homes on line go to HomePointRealEstate.com.
 
La Jolla Home Inspector Offers Tips On Buying A Foreclosure-  I just inspected a 6900 square foot home on a hillside overlooking the ocean in La Jolla, CA. The bank foreclosed on this home halfway through construction- it seems the builder skipped town! I was told there was $1.2 million just in concrete work already … (2 comments)

buying a home: Dangerous Receptacle Installation - "That's How They're Doing It Now." - 07/10/11 01:41 PM
 
Buying a Home is tough and you want to make sure your new home is Safe.  Well Jay has a great post if you are considering Buying a Home and this is why you should always get a home inspection if Buying a Home.
For more information on Buyng a Home go to HomePointRealEstate.com.
 
If something has always been done a certain way for decades, either through common sense, best practice or because of codes, and suddenly it changes because someone thinks "that's how they're doing it now," then we need to rethink sanity.  Who makes these changes?!
This … (0 comments)

buying a home: HOW ARE A BUYER’S CLOSING COSTS DISCLOSED? Let Me Count the Ways! - Part 2 - 07/09/11 02:12 PM
 
Buying a Home is a challenge and there are lots of expenses other than the down payment. Sometimes when Buying a Home people are shocked and not prepared for these expenses. Donne Knudsen is an excellent Mortgage Loan Originator and she has written a great series on Closing Cost concluded here.
If you are considering Buying a Home there are ways to get the seller to pay some or all of these cost - ask me how.
For more information on Buying a Home or to Search Homes on line go to HomePointRealEstate.com.
 
 
After reading a post here … (1 comments)

buying a home: HOW ARE A BUYER’S CLOSING COSTS DISCLOSED? Let Me Count the Ways! - Part 1 - 07/09/11 02:08 PM
 
Buying a Home is a challenge and there are lots of expenses other than the down payment.  Sometimes when Buying a Home people are shocked and not prepared for these expenses.  Donne Knudsen is an excellent Mortgage Loan Originator and she has written a great series on Closing Cost we will be following. 
If you are considering Buying a Home there are ways to get the seller to pay some or all of these cost - ask me how.
For more information on Buying a Home or to Search Homes on line go to HomePointRealEstate.com.
I recently came across a … (3 comments)

buying a home: When and How to Negotiate a Real Estate Transaction when Buying a Home! - 07/07/11 07:58 AM
When and How to Negotiate a Real Estate Transaction when Buying a Home!
Buying a Home is a challenge. Most people Buying a Home want to negotiate the very best deal. I think it is a good idea to get a "Good Buy" when Buying a Home.
Here in Brentwood California 94513 we deal with lots of people Buying a Home. Most of them do not understand the local market in Brentwood California 94513 and therefore miss opportunities when Buying a Home.
Some Buying a Home have it almost ingrained into their DNA that if they pay asking price (or heaven … (1 comments)

buying a home: On New Construction The Finish Work Is Crucial - Remember The Golden Rule? - 07/02/11 10:39 AM
 
When Buying a Home, especially when Buying a New Home you should expect top quality work.  Sometimes when Buying a Home it is easy to not see the trees for the forest.  You should have a Home Inspector.  Even When Buying a New Home you should have a Realtor and a Home Inspector.  They are on your side and know what to look for to make sure you get everything you paid for.
For more information on Buying a Home or to View Homes on Line go to HomePointRealEstate.com.
 
When good money is spent for a new home everything … (2 comments)

buying a home: House Make Up - 06/24/11 05:13 AM
 
Here is a great post on why you need a Home Inspector when Buying a Home.  Often when Buying a Home the best looking home can hide a lot of problems.
For more information on Buying a Home or to look at Homes on Line go to HomePointRealEstate.com.
 
As every guy knows most women wear make up. And most every guy knows the process of applying said make up takes a bit of time. The whole routine of painting, checking and reapplying and rechecking, all very time consuming. Now I used the word painting, because in essence that is … (3 comments)

buying a home: Houses never need cosmetic updates - 06/24/11 04:54 AM
 
When many people go to Buying a Home they tell me they want a Fixer - but they often do not think about what that means.  Buying a Home is tough and you should get a Home Inspection.  This is a great post on buying a Fixer.
If you have questions about Buying a Home or want to view homes on line go to HomePointRealEstate.com.
 
 
Today is going to be a long day.  As I sit here writing this blog post, it's 4:55 am and I just finished doing a little research on the house that I'll be … (0 comments)

buying a home: email challenge: What are buyer's closing costs and what are they for? Commissions? - 06/19/11 09:54 AM
 
There are a lot of expenses when Buying a Home and some people do not realize what some of those expenses are for.  This post covers what the closing cost are for when Buying a Home.
For more information on Buying a Home or to view homes on line go to HomePointRealEstate.com.
 
Recently I got an email from a potential first time buyer who was hesitant to start househunting because of warnings she had received from friends about how expensive it is to buy.  Here is part of her email:
I want to buy my first home.  Friends … (0 comments)

 
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