buying a home: Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513 -The Benefits of Using a Buyer's Agent - 09/25/11 04:58 AM
Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513
If you are Buying a Home you will get lots of advise.  But you should always use a Realtor when Buying a Home. Don't try to go it alone. Remember, generally speaking the Seller pays our fees.  Her is one agent's post on why you should not go it alone.
For tips on Buying a Home or to Search Homes on Line go to HomePointRealEstate.com.
There are some common misconceptions when you are buying a Los Angeles home that you can either do a better job yourself in sourcing a home for sale,  or that you are going … (3 comments)

buying a home: Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513 - Common Issues That Arise & How I Can Help - 09/24/11 06:18 PM
Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513
If you are Buying a Home there are lots of challenges.  As a Realtor it is my job to anticipate issues when Buying a Home and help you get past them.  Here is one agent's perspective.
For tips on Buying a Home or to Search Homes on Line go to HomePointRealEstate.com.
There are an infinite number of things that potentially could go wrong in a transaction. However, two of the most common in my opinion include the following:
1)Results of an inspection report and the subsequent negotiations between buyer and seller for repairs:
After contract acceptance … (0 comments)

buying a home: Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513 - How can Buyers find the Right Neighborhood - 09/24/11 06:14 PM
Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513
If you are Buying a Home you will lots of ideas about what you want in a community.  As a Realtor my job is to find the right location for you when Buying a Home.   Here is one agent's perspective.
For tips on Buying a Home or to Search Homes on Line go to HomePointRealEstate.com.
When relocating and buying a home for sale in Fishers, the average person can be overwhelmed with the number of great neighborhoods.  How can a Fishers Reator® guide her clients without "Steering"?  Steering in general means guiding buyers to … (1 comments)

buying a home: Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513 - You Don't Know Jack and You Probably Don't Know Jill Either Mr. Know-It-All - 09/24/11 06:04 PM
Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513
If you are Buying a Home you will get lots of advise.  As Realtor's we often hear the advise you have gotten about Buying a Home.  However, sometimes it gets a little frustrating.  Here is one agent's perspective.
For tips on Buying a Home or to Search Homes on Line go to HomePointRealEstate.com.
You Don't Know Jack and You Probably Don't Know Jill Either Mr. Know-It-All
If you have been in this business for some time, you've met them, the uncle's sister's husband's barber's son's cousin who is the not-so-silent partner in your business … (1 comments)

buying a home: Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513 - FACTS PLEASE>>>FHA LIMIT DECREASE OCT.1,2011 - 09/18/11 10:04 AM
Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513
Buying a Home FHA will be getting tougher.  You need to get an appraisal completed and in by the end of this month if you are Buying a Home that is priced over the lower FHA Limits that they go back to on October 1.
For more information on Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513 or beyond, and to search homes on line go to HomePointRealEstate.com.
The facts and nothing but the facts please..... FHA DECREASES LOAN AMOUNTS BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2011. Those are the facts, now what you really need to know. … (0 comments)

buying a home: Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513 - 4 Insider Secrets for Avoiding Surprises at the Closing Table - 09/15/11 07:04 AM
Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513
Buying a Home often means getting a loan.  But there are things that can happen to that loan and keep you from Buying a Home or at least delaying Buying a home.
This is a great post from a good lender on ways to avoid problems when Buying a Home.
For more information on Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513 or Beyond and to search homes on line go to HomePointRealEstate.com.
 
 
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buying a home: Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513 - How Do You Know When You Have Made the Right Offer for a Home? - 09/12/11 05:30 AM
Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513
If you are Buying a Home you can spend a lot of time deciding if you have made the right offer.  Her is a great post on Buying a Home and deciding how to make the right offer.  What is really costly is not getting your dream home when you find it because you would not pay the price needed.
For more information on Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513 or Beyond and To Search Homes on Line go to HomePointRealEstate.com.
We realtors are hired by our buyers not only to help them … (1 comments)

buying a home: Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513 - Go Back for a Second Look Before Writing an Offer - 09/10/11 03:58 PM
Buying a Home In Brentwood Ca 94513
When Buying a Home sometimes we need a second look.  This is a great post (if a little extreme) on why you need a second look when Buying a Home.  Sometimes when Buying a Home you need that second look just to spot details you missed the first time.
For more information on Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513 or Beyond and to Search Homes on Line go to HomePointRealEstate.com. 
I got a call last week from buyers that had looked at a house over a month before and decided they were now … (1 comments)

buying a home: Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513 - "Our Air Conditioning Doesn't Blow Very Hard." - 09/10/11 03:39 PM
Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513
Some people feel when Buying a Home they don't need a Home Inspection.  Well Buying a Home is one of the biggest business investments you will every make.  A home inspection is one of the soundest decisions you can make.  Here is a great post on why you need a home inspection when Buying a Home.
For more information on Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513 or beyond and to Search Homes on line for free to to HomePointRealEstate.com. 
"Our air conditioning doesn't blow very hard." How often have I heard this!
"Well, … (0 comments)

buying a home: Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513: What to look for in a Real Estate Agent - 08/29/11 10:54 AM
Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513 takes an experienced agent.  Buying a Home means having an agent that knows the territory.  Here is a great post on what to look for in an agent when Buying a Home.
For more information on Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513 or beyond and to Search Homes on Line go to HomePointRealEstate.com. 
The 2011 Brentwood California Real Estate market feels like the Wild West.
Buyers have to navigate many different types of sales. In Brentwood California Real Estate
market you have Short Sales, Traditional Sales, REO's, Foreclosures and Flips. Each type of
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buying a home: Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513 - Four great ways to blow your home purchase - 08/28/11 07:16 AM
Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513 - be careful of how you manage your finances while you are going through the process.  There are lots of ways to mess things up when Buying a Home.  This post covers things not to do when Buying a Home.
For more information on Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513 or beyond and to search homes on line go to HomePointRealEstate.com.
It happens almost every day. When you work in the regional office of a major lender you hear a lot of stories. When your wife handles a large portion of the files … (3 comments)

buying a home: Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513 - Pre-approved. .........or NOT! - 08/24/11 09:27 AM
Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513 - Here is a good post why you need a good pre-approval letter.  When Buying a Home you want to come across as credible.  Try Buying a Home without one!
For more information on Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513 or Beyond and to Search Homes on Line go to HomePointRealEstate.com. 
Most agents declare “My client IS pre-approved.”  .........or NOT, is my assessment.
 
Many agents are under the misguided notion that the consumer in their car looking for properties or putting in an offer on their listing is pre-approved and qualified for … (1 comments)

buying a home: Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513 - Home Shopping Without A Pre-Approval Is A Waste Of Time - 08/23/11 12:01 PM
Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513 is a challenge and want thing you want to get before getting started with Buying a Home is a Pre-Qualification letter from a lender.
When Buying a Home most sellers will not even look at your offer without one.  This post outlines 7 reasons to get one when Buying a Home.
For more information on Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513 or Beyond and to search homes on line go to HomePointRealEstate.com. 

If you were selling your home and had to get it ready for buyers to view it, would you want … (1 comments)

buying a home: Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513 - WHAT IS A "CLOSING COST"?? - 08/23/11 09:32 AM
Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513 takes more than having a down payment.  Buying a Home also means paying closing cost.  Here is a great Post on Closing Cost you will incur when Buying a Home.
There are ways to avoid paying closing cost or at least keep your out of pocket cash down when Buying a Home. 
For more information on Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513 or beyond and to Search Homes on Line go to HomePointRealEstate.com.
WHAT IS A "CLOSING COST"?
Inspired by George Souto's excellent article wherein George refers to the ubiquitous ads by mortgage companies … (1 comments)

buying a home: Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513 - The Cheapest Fix Isn't Always the Best... - 08/20/11 08:15 AM
Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513 is a good move, but you should always use a quality Home Inspector when Buying a Home. The Home Inspector will let you know if you are Buying a Home or a money pit. This is a another great post by Mike on some surprises you might find on a "nice looking home" you might find.
For more information on Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513 or Beyond and to Search Homes on Line go to HomePointRealEstate.com.
The Cheapest Fix Isn't Always the Best...    There is something about inspecting older, more experienced properties. … (0 comments)

buying a home: Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513 - If There's a Will... - 08/20/11 07:27 AM

Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513 is a good move, but you should always use a quality Home Inspector when Buying a Home.  The Home Inspector will let you know if you are Buying a Home or a money pit.  This is a great post on some surprises you might find on a "nice looking home" you might find.
For more information on Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513 or Beyond and to Search Homes on Line go to HomePointRealEstate.com.
 
<Sigh> If There's a Will...     In the "If there's a will there's a way" department, some folks are absolute … (1 comments)

buying a home: Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513 - A Buyer's Guide to the Right "Type" of Purchase - 08/18/11 06:38 AM
Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513
This is an excellent Post on Buying a Home and the different types of seller situations you will run into when Buying a Home.  It is important to understand what type of Seller you are dealing with when Buying a Home.  There are three basic types and here they are. 
For more information on Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513 or beyond and to Search Homes on Line go to HomePointRealEstate.com.
First-time home-buyers are just that, first time buyers.  Because of that, there can be an assumption that they are not sophisticated enough … (0 comments)

buying a home: Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513 - The Three Most Common Write-Ups At A Home Inspection - 08/13/11 05:54 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.
After personally completing thousands of home inspections over the past eight years, I've narrowed it down to the three most common write-ups at a home inspection. Since the cost … (3 comments)

buying a home: Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513 - If You Have These Smoke Alarms, Get Rid Of Them! - 08/13/11 05:50 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.
If You Have These Smoke Alarms, Get Rid Of Them!

There are two types of smoke alarms, photoelectric and ionization. Which one should you use? Ionization alarms respond … (3 comments)

buying a home: Buying a Home in Brentwood Ca 94513 - Don't Let Your Garage/House Separation Burn Your Home Down! - 08/13/11 05:45 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.
Don't let your garage/house separation burn your home down! Many house fires begin in an attached garage. A multitude of flammable materials are commonly found in garages including gasoline, … (0 comments)

 
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