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2014
Gorgeous Upgrades Newly Renovated! Breathtaking views. Perfect for 2 families with separate living spaces upstairs & downstairs. Huge backyard for entertaining. Main level: 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, living room, dining room kitchen, 2-car attached garage. Lower level has private entrance, 2 b...
06/23/2014
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How can you generate income while on vacation...for a year? In other words, your money is working for YOU, rather than you working for your money.Linear income is income which requires your constant presence, such as being an employee, an independent contractor, or self-employed in a small busin...
06/23/2014
Do you have anyone helping you with the down payment or to qualify for the loan? Remember to tell your real estate agent right up front that you will need to include these decision-makers in the process.If you are a family of one (in other words, a sigle person) and you are purchasing solo, get ...
06/19/2014
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A decision-maker is anyone who will be financially invested, approving your decisions, or applying as a co-borrower on the loan with you. If your parents are gifting you money for a down payment, they are probably decision-makers who may want to be involved in the home search process. So be sur...
06/18/2014
Article as published in The San Diego Realtor® magazine, pages 28-30.By Regina P. BrownPart 1 of 3We’re back again this month with the decade’s hottest topic, GREEN living. We’ve learned to recycle, right? Everyone’s talking about renewable energy. Clients want to know about tax rebates for ap...
06/16/2014
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A hallmark of East Coast housing, row homes are 3 or more houses built in a row that share common side walls with each other, but each home is individually owned. These charming old-style homes are built alike, giving the neighborhood a stylish look of uniformity that is still rich in character....
06/12/2014
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CID stands for Common Interest Development homes, referred to as PUD (Planned Unit Development) in some areas. Typically, homes are stick-built single-family or twin homes on their own lots. These homes are in planned neighborhoods with a Home Owners Association (HOA). They feature commonly-ow...
06/10/2014
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Once you apply for a mortgage loan, be careful not to disturb the loan process. If your loan qualifications change during the loan process, you may lose your loan approval. It is important to avoid the following until AFTER your loan has closed escrow.1. KEEP YOUR MORTGAGE CURRENT.It is critical ...
06/06/2014
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Article as published in The San Diego Realtor® magazine, pages 29 & 31. My Experience as told by Jennifer St. Clair with contributions from Regina P. Brown, members of the SDAR Business Development & Technology Committee “Find a San Diego Realtor®,” I asked Siri recently. My iPhone quickly ...
06/01/2014
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