buying a home: Searching for a home online--the good, the bad and the ugly
- 05/29/14 08:36 AM
Buying a Home in Brentwood? Here is a great post you should read on Buying a Home in Brentwood or any community. Be careful where you search.
Home Point Real Estate is located in Brentwood Ca and serves the East Contra Costa County Communities of Brentwood, Antioch, Oakley, Discovery Bay, Pittsburg and beyond. Please give us a call at 925-260-4321.
I can't tell you how many times a buyer has called me and said, "I found this house I want to see. It is perfect' only to be told (by me) that it sold 13 months ago.
If you … (0 comments)
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buying a home: One Key to Rule Them All!
- 04/03/14 04:16 AM
One Key to Rule Them All!
OK, if you do not get the reference you need to see The Lord of The Rings again.
When I bought my first home it was a condominium and long before I was a REALTOR. After a while I found myself serving on the board and being on the board I was given a key to the club house and such. I put it on my key ring with my house key and such.
Many of the keys looked the same. After a while I realized that my club house key was also opening my unit … (5 comments)
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buying a home: Buying a home? 6 Myths to avoid
- 03/05/14 09:02 AM
John did this great post on 6 myths to avoid when buying a home. He really hits it and gives a lot to think about.
If you are thinking of buying a home in Brentwood, Antioch, Pittsburg, Discovery Bay, Oakley or beyond I hope you will call Home Point Real Estate at 925-260-4321.
Buying a home is somewhat of a daunting task. With the increased use of the internet, potential buyers are at risk of being exposed to some pretty common myths. We've all been told at one point or another - just because it is on the web does … (3 comments)
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buying a home: Shopping for a Brentwood Home – Take a second Look!
- 02/26/14 06:39 AM
Shopping for a Brentwood Home – Take a second Look!
Well it is February so we are writing about clients we “Love.” I was helping a couple look for a home. There were certain things they needed within a certain budget and they were concerned they would not find it (and so was I). The husband and wife worked different days so frequently the husband would look at homes with me and run stuff by his wife later.
One day I showed him a home, that might have had some negatives for some people but not for them. He loved it … (2 comments)
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buying a home: So when is the right time to Buy a Brentwood Home?
- 06/21/13 11:46 AM
So when is the right time to Buy a Brentwood Home? I talk to many people about Home Buying in Brentwood, Antioch, Oakley, Pittsburg, Discovery Bay and other parts of East Contra Costa County. Right now the market is a Sellers Market with buyers having a hard time getting into contract. Many people want to know if this is the right time to buy.
Look at Homes for Sale in Brentwood Now!
Here are my thoughts on the situation. Be mindful I cannot guarantee anything and these are just my thoughts; but I am trying to put my money … (1 comments)
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buying a home: Brentwood Homes for Sale – Why a Termite and a Home Inspection?
- 11/27/12 03:58 AM
Brentwood Homes for Sale – Why a Termite Inspection and a Home Inspection? A Home Buyer in Brentwood or anywhere in California can have any sort of inspection they want on a home they are purchasing. There are untold numbers of Inspections that can be completed into every aspect of the property.
View Brentwood Homes for Sale Here! As an agent I cannot advise you to skip any inspection. I can tell you that to complete every possible inspection would cost thousands of dollars and might even cost more than the property in some cases. I always strongly recommend a … (3 comments)
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buying a home: Garin Ranch Homes in Brentwood - The Neighborhood
- 06/05/12 05:15 AM
Garin Ranch Homes in Brentwood Garin Ranch Homes are very popular in Brentwood. Garin Ranch is actually several developments and in people's minds the Garin Ranch area is more than just the original Garin Ranch Developments but includes all the homes on the East Side of Brentwood around Garin Ranch Parkway.
Garin Ranch Homes are very popular with Home Buyers as they have the feel of a traditional neighborhood with mature trees and nice front porches on many homes. Most of the homes are on quite cul de sacs or streets that loop around; eliminating through traffic.
Garin Ranch combines affordable … (3 comments)
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buying a home: Buying a Home – 10 Things to Know when Making an Offer #10 – Occupancy
- 05/31/12 07:40 AM
Buying a Home – 10 Things to Know when Making an Offer #10 – Occupancy
When preparing your home offer you need to define when (or if) you will occupy the home. Post 10 will explain occupancy issues.
Number 10 – Occupancy
If you are Buying a Home in California right on the contract you will have to state if you are buying as an owner occupant or not – generally a Real Estate Investment. Some Home Sellers care because they have limits on sales to non-owner occupants. However, the lenders will care and it may make a difference on loan … (1 comments)
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buying a home: Buying a Home – 10 Things to Know when Make an Offer #9 – Forms
- 05/31/12 06:25 AM
Buying a Home – 10 Things to Know when Make an Offer #9 – Forms
When you write up that Offer on a Home there are lots of form you can attach to modify the offer. Post 9 will look at those forms.
Number 9 – Forms
When Purchasing a Home in California the standard purchase form can be modified in a number of ways (or you could even use a custom form) using addendums and forms. There is even a spot on the standard purchase forms to identify other forms attached to the contract.
Many of these forms address special … (0 comments)
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buying a home: Buying a Home – 10 Things to Know when Make an Offer #6 – Contingencies
- 05/25/12 06:17 AM
Buying a Home – 10 Things to Know when Make an Offer #6 – Contingencies
When Making an Offer on a Home the Contingencies define obligations under the contract and time frames that the escrow should move forward. In our 6th post I will cover Contingencies.
Number 6 – Contingencies.
When Buying a Home you will define in Preparing Your Home Purchase offer that time frame for Loan Approval, Inspections, Appraisals, and the Seller Delivery of Documentation.
These time frames are called Contingencies. Most contracts have default Contingencies in the contract, but can be altered. An example is a contract … (3 comments)
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buying a home: Buying a Home – 10 Things to Know when Make an Offer #5 – Credits
- 05/25/12 05:46 AM
Buying a Home – 10 Things to Know when Make an Offer #5 – Credits
Credits are a very important consideration when Making an Offer on a Home. In our 5th post I will explain Credits to you.
Number 5 – Credits.
Many Home Buyers do not know what Credits are or how they are used. When Buying a Home there are different expenses both on the purchase and on the loan. A buyer can request a credit, generally a %, but sometimes a flat dollar amount on the offer. This money can be used to pay those expenses.
The nice … (0 comments)
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buying a home: Buying a Home – 10 Things to Know when Make an Offer #4 – Loan Type
- 05/25/12 04:53 AM
Buying a Home – 10 Things to Know when Make an Offer #4 – Loan Type
The Type of Loan you have is very important when Making an Offer on a Home. This is our 4th post and will cover Loan Type.
Number 4 – The Loan Type.
For a Home Buyer the Type of Loan you are getting is very important for a number of reasons and will be disclosed on the offer form. Certain types of loans are easier to close on than others. Certain types of loans take longer to close. Some loans (like FHA) have stricter requirements … (1 comments)
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buying a home: Buying a Home – 10 Things to Know when Make an Offer #2– Deposit
- 05/25/12 04:02 AM
Buying a Home – 10 Things to Know when Make an Offer #2– Deposit
This is the 2nd in a series on what goes into Making an Offer on a Home other than price. Many Home Buyers do not understand how complex the offer process is. This is to answer those questions.
Number 2 – The Deposit.
I think the first thing most people want to know about the deposit is – Will I get it back if we do not buy the house? Or – Does this count towards the purchase price?
The deposit does count towards the purchase price … (5 comments)
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buying a home: Buying a Home – 10 Things to Know when Make an Offer #1 Closing Date
- 05/25/12 03:02 AM
Buying a Home – 10 Things to Know when Make an Offer #1 - Closing Date
I help people make lots of offers when they are Buying a Home. Often times when people find the home they want they just look at me and tell me to make an offer at a certain price. But there is so much more that goes into making an offer.
In this series of post I am going to cover 10 Things You Need to Consider when Making an Offer on a Home: Number 1 – Closing Date.
When Preparing an Offer on a … (3 comments)
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buying a home: Discovery Bay Homes for Sale – May 2012
- 05/20/12 10:03 AM
Discovery Bay Homes for Sale – May 2012
Discovery Housing Supply
The Discovery Bay Real Estate Market is a strong Sellers market with the Absorption rate nearing 100%. This means you have almost as many Home Sales each month as you have homes on the market at any given time.
Home Sales in Pittsburg Ca
Right now there are 47 Beautiful Homes for Sale in Discovery Bay, with 102 Pending Home Sales. The Pending Sales is high due to the large amount of Short Sales that take time to close if they close at all. In April 30 Homes Sold in … (0 comments)
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buying a home: Pittsburg Ca Real Estate Market - May 2012
- 05/19/12 03:13 AM
Pittsburg Ca Homes for Sale – May 2012 Pittsburg Housing Supply The Pittsburg Ca Real Estate Market is a strong Sellers market with the Absorption rate over 100%. This means you have more sales each month than you have homes on the market at any given time.
Home Sales in Pittsburg Ca Right now there are 41 Homes for Sale in Pittsburg, with 249 Pending Homes Sales. The Pending Sales is probably this high due to the large amount of Short Sales that take time to close if they close at all. In April 62 Homes Sold in Pittsburg.
What is … (0 comments)
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buying a home: Antioch Ca Home Sale - May 2012
- 05/19/12 01:49 AM
Antioch Ca Homes for Sale – May 2012 Antioch Housing Supply The Antioch Real Estate Market is the Strongest Sellers market in East Contra Costa County. The absorption rate is virtually 100% with as many homes sold every month as come on the market
Home Sales in Antioch As of 5/17/2012 there were 120 Homes for Sale in Antioch, with 510 Pending Homes; The high number of pending is a result of quick sales and short sale homes. The 119 Home sales in Antioch for April brought the absorption rate to 100%.
What is a … (1 comments)
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buying a home: Writing Offers that get Accepted!
- 05/13/12 03:16 AM
Writing Offers that get Accepted!
Lately the market is going crazy. There are 20 or more offers on some homes, many well over asking price. So how does a Buyer get an offer accepted. There seems to be two approaches:
The first approach is to keep writing offers that are very reasoned, with a price based on sold comps. Sometimes asking for closing cost credits and maybe 30 days to close. Many people will submit dozens of offers like this; and in this market they will all be rejected. These are not offers that anyone will take seriously.
In this market … (1 comments)
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buying a home: You have to be Joking – Why do you want to see a copy of the deposit check?
- 04/13/12 04:14 AM
You have to be Joking – Why do you want to see a copy of the deposit check?
It is standard business almost everywhere to request a copy of the deposit check. Now things may work different in different parts of the country, but this has to be a hold over from the good old days.
Here is the reality – I never touch any buyer funds. I will not take the check from them. I don't want to log it and track it as required by the DRE. I don't have a Trust account and at this time do not … (3 comments)
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buying a home: Can You Get Me the Listing Agent Information?
- 02/27/12 12:37 AM
Can You Get Me the Listing Agent Information?
Yes this is the question I got from a prospect this morning that I have been mailing homes to for some time. Now for those of you not agents my biggest fear kicks in – This person thinks they will save time and money, and have a better shot at the house, buy going around me to the Listing Agent.
What most buyers do not understand is that a Listing Agent will not represent them. The Listing Agent has no fiduciary obligations to the Buyer. But they have a Fiduciary Obligation to the … (11 comments)
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