first time buyers: I Like the House but I am Not in Love With It! - 09/13/09 03:45 PM
I Like the House But I am Not in Love with It!
Is falling in love with a home you are buying important?
Is it OK to like a house, and hope to fall in love later?
Or should the initial reaction be stronger than that?
And is not being in … (12 comments)
|
first time buyers: California Home Buyers Fair in Los Angeles This Weekend - 04/14/09 05:07 PM
Home buyers (and potential home buyers) in Southern California will have a terrific opportunity this weekend to gather lots of information about the home buying process, loans, dealing with credit issues, the importance of having a home inspection, and many other topics.
The Los Angeles Convention Center is, again, the site … (3 comments)
|
first time buyers: I Met a Savvy First Time Buyer The Other Day - 01/04/09 10:17 AM
I had the opportunity, a pleasant one, to meet a new buyer the other day. Turns out she was pretty savvy, which is always a pleasure in this market, and in light of what we have been reading recently here on AR (see Lenn's excellent post to Not Blame the American … (45 comments)
|
first time buyers: Is YOUR Vision Real or Ideal? - 12/30/08 06:55 PM
Listen up, buyers. I have an important question for you.
Is YOUR vision ideal or real?
While this is directed more at those folks buying their first home, since they have no experience at it, it certainly can, and likely does, apply to buyers who have been through the process before … (6 comments)
|
first time buyers: Carlsbad Buyers - Are You Using Technology to Your Advantage? (Part 1 of 3) - 08/05/08 06:45 PM
There probably aren’t too many of you who are looking for a Carlsbad home (or anywhere for that matter) that aren’t using technology in some manner. In this day and age it is hard to escape. But are you using technology to YOUR advantage?
This is a 3-part series on how … (9 comments)
|
first time buyers: Relocation is NOT for Dummies (Part 3) - 01/03/08 11:03 PM
So far we have examined some of the emotional and psychological issues associated with a relocation (Relocation is NOT for Dummies Part 1), and a few practical issues you must consider when selling your home (Relocation is NOT for Dummies Part 2).
Here in Part 3 the focus is on … (34 comments)
|
first time buyers: San Elijo Hills Homes for Sale - Resale and New Construction - 12/17/07 08:51 AM
Start YOUR SAN ELIJO HILLS HOMES SEARCH HERE (and other area communities in San Diego including Cardiff, Solana Beach, Carlsbad, Encinitas and San Marcos homes)
Visit CARLSBAD COMMUNITY REPORTS for profiles on communities, subdivisions and neighborhoods
All content copyright © 2007 Jeff Dowler Carlsbad Homes and Real Estate Tidbits
… (6 comments)
|
first time buyers: Fall in San Elijo Hills, San Marcos, California - 12/15/07 12:08 AM
I have had lots of folks visit the posts I wrote about the master planned community of San Eljio Hills in San Marcos, including the most upscale neighborhood under construction (the highest point in the community).
San Elijo Hills has received a lot of attention...not surprising given the location (fabulous coastal … (19 comments)
|
first time buyers: Carlsbad Homes - New Construction Flooring Decisions - 10/07/07 05:14 PM
Buyers in the Carlsbad real estate market have a variety of options regarding their housing. They can choose to buy either one of the hundreds of resales or new construction. And within the resale category particularly, one can choose between attached and detached homes, condos or single family residences, and single … (10 comments)
|
first time buyers: Carlsbad Real Estate - September 2007 Market Report - 10/06/07 06:38 PM
Here is an overview of the MLS housing statistics for Carlsbad for September 2007 (this information does not include private sales or homes sold through builders that are not in the MLS).
Homes for sale - 541 detached, 281 attached (same as August)134 detached and 67 attached homes came on the market … (10 comments)
|
first time buyers: Carlsbad Homes - What Can I Afford in Carlsbad? - 10/03/07 10:44 AM
I often get asked about Carlsbad home prices. Many buyers realize the costs of living in Southern California, but don't always have a good understanding of the actual market values.
It is true that the Carlsbad area IS expensive, although it is less so than many coastal communities. You can buy a … (4 comments)
|
first time buyers: Carlsbad Homes - Harbor Pointe, a Gated Coastal Community - 09/18/07 11:24 PM
Start YOUR CARLSBAD HOMES SEARCH HERE (and other area communities)
Visit CARLSBAD COMMUNITY REPORTS for profiles on communities, subdivisions and neighborhoods
Request FREE BUYER AND SELLER REPORTS HERE
MORE REAL ESTATE INFORMATION:
Fans of Coastal San Diego - a fun blog about living in the San Diego area, including Carlsbad. I would love to have you stop … (14 comments)
|
first time buyers: Carlsbad Home Buyers - What You Need to Know About the Purchase Agreement - 09/16/07 11:12 PM
Buying a Carlsbad home, or a house elsewhere in North County, means using the standard California Residential Purchase Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions (a.k.a. RPA).
It's an imposing document, especially for first time buyers. The standard document is 8 pages of single-spaced contract language, so for someone who has not done … (16 comments)
|
first time buyers: Buyers' Battle Cry - I Want a Deal! - 09/12/07 10:06 PM
They shout it from the mountain tops, in their emails, in telephone calls, at Open Houses. They tell their neighbors and friends. Agents hear it over and over. I had a call today, in fact.
"I want a deal."
There probably isn't a single buyer out there who isn't on the bandwagon right … (59 comments)
|
first time buyers: Carlsbad Shopping - Henry's Market - 08/28/07 10:10 AM
MORE REAL ESTATE INFORMATION:
Fans of Coastal San Diego - a fun blog about living in the San Diego area, including Carlsbad. I would love to have you stop by and add your own thoughts and recommendations.
Relocation A to Z - everything buyers and sellers need to know about relocation to … (12 comments)
|
first time buyers: Why Oh Why Must We Pay Taxes? - 08/27/07 08:59 AM
I remember a line from one of the Absolutely Fabulous series shows when Edina, in court following DUI charges, bemoans "Why oh why must we pay taxes? ...Why don't you just tax the stupid people?"
Taxes are probably on everyone's list of things they don't like, or don't want to pay. The point … (15 comments)
|
first time buyers: Leucadia Real Estate - New Construction With a View at Costa Laguna Estates - 08/06/07 09:23 AM
… (1 comments)
|
first time buyers: Why Are You Using More Than One Agent? - 08/01/07 05:15 PM
I have to ask, because I don't get it.
And I have been a home buying consumer before myself.
So I have been where you are...on the buying side of the fence...on multiple occasions.
Why are you using more than one agent in your home search?
Is it because you are afraid to … (17 comments)
|
first time buyers: Getting to Know You, Getting to Know All About You (Part 3 - Buyers) - 07/02/07 09:02 AM
Gathering information is important in any real estate transaction, no matter which side of the fence you are sitting on. Getting to know the seller before you sit down to present your CMA, and using a pre-listing package are useful strategies to understand the potential client, and make sure they know something … (14 comments)
|
first time buyers: New Construction in Leucadia - Not for the Faint of Pocket - 06/21/07 09:33 PM
… (2 comments)
|
;)
;)
