buying a home: Home Inspectors - What Do They Do and Why Do You Need One?
- 12/18/13 01:11 PM
If you are buying a home or considering purchasing a home, there are many things that you need to do during this process. Not only will you select a property and make an offer, but there are many things that you need to do after your offer is accepted. One of those things that you need to do is to conduct a home inspection. Sometimes, after a person has looked long and hard for a property, he or she is so attached to the property and excited to move forward. However, since the purchase of a home is one of … (2 comments)
buying a home: What You Need to Know Before Buying a Home in Escondido and Beyond
- 10/09/13 12:39 PM
Agents First time buyers in Escondido and throughout California need to know that those who offer to buy, sell, or lease real property for a commission/compensation needs to have a real estate license. There are two types of licenses: broker or salesperson. Agency Agency as per California law includes dual-agency, sub-agency, and buyer's agency. Buyers need to sign contract, which identifies their agency relationship; this makes the agents the fiduciary of the client. Finding the Right Home The first task involves an interview that is conducted by an agent to see whether you are ready and willing to … (0 comments)
buying a home: Should You Rent or Buy?
- 06/15/13 03:02 AM
Thanks to the California Association of Realtors® for another really helpful chart. This one shows the benefits of buying a property (homeownership) versus being a tenant. While there may be certain very specific reasons that someone opts to be a tenant versus a homeowner, once can see from the chart that with all things being equal, homeownership during our current real estate market, may provide you with some annual savings. There are many things to consider if you are going to make the move from renting to buying. Where do you want to live? What kind of property meets your … (2 comments)
buying a home: Shifting Desires of Home Buyers
- 01/22/13 11:07 AM
Do you remember a time when your parents or grandparents had a huge sedan? You know, the kind of car that could fit four people comfortably in the front seat. Well, times have certainly changed. Now we have cars so small that two people barely fit in the front seat. Trends have changed toward efficiency in the automotive industry and in other industries as well. In the housing market, the architectural trends have changed over the last several years. Of course, that is because homebuyers have indicated changes in what they are looking for in a home. Have you any thoughts … (1 comments)
buying a home: Shopping for a Home During the Holiday Season
- 12/05/11 02:42 PM
Now is a great time to buy a home, and it isn’t such a bad idea to check our homes for sale in Escondido and beyond during the holiday season. Traditionally, those who want to sell during the holiday season are extremely motivated and flexible when it comes to scheduling showing appointments. However, with all of the shopping temptations at this time of year, sometimes the purchases homebuyers make during the holiday season can have an impact on a homebuyer’s ability to obtain credit. Renee Burrows, a Realtor® in the Las Vegas area, provides some wonderful advice for purchasing during the … (4 comments)
buying a home: North San Diego County Home Buyers – Open Letter
- 04/21/11 02:17 AM
Dear Home Buyers in San Marcos, Escondido, and Beyond: It’s time for me to ramble on a little bit about the importance of finding a really superb mortgage lender when and if you are planning to buy a home or condo anywhere in San Diego and Riverside Counties and beyond. A good lender can really make the difference between a closing and disappointment. And, once you find the home of your dreams, you definitely do not want to be disappointed. (Are these Boat Houses the home of your dreams? Sorry, at the time of this writing, they are not for … (6 comments)
buying a home: Have Nothing to Do Over the Holidays? Why Not Buy a Home?
- 12/18/10 11:47 AM
Even though the weather isn’t great in winter and holiday preparations eat up lots of time, the holidays are still a great time to go shopping for a new home. While it is true that the inventory may be slightly lower than in summer, there are still a few benefits to buying a home around the holidays.
A seller who has a home listed at the holidays is very motivated to sell. Generally, if you are going to let complete strangers traipse through your home during the holiday season, you have to be pretty motivated, right? There is much less … (6 comments)
buying a home: Tips & Tools for First Time Home Buyers in Escondido and Beyond
- 08/22/09 10:27 AM
One of my colleagues from out of state wrote this wonderful blog post which is extremely helpful to first time buyers. If you are a first time buyer, or a home buyer of any sort, my office can help. Fel free to contact me, and enjoy the piece!
First Time Homebuyer Guide - Part 1by Pam SimpsonDesoto-Tate County Real Estate This guide is designed to help first-time homebuyers better understand the overall process and steps in purchasing a home. There will be 6 parts in this series ranging from finding an agent and lender to different loan programs and … (0 comments)
If you are buying a home or considering purchasing a home, there are many things that you need to do during this process. Not only will you select a property and make an offer, but there are many things that you need to do after your offer is accepted. One of those things that you need to do is to conduct a home inspection. 
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