homebuying tips: Do the Peacocks Convey?
- 10/22/17 11:13 AM
Should the Peacocks Stay or Should They Go?
It’s always prudent to have an understanding of what items convey, or do not, in a home sale, and to have this spelled out in the contract in writing so there is no confusion. And making assumptions can get you in trouble when you find out the sellers took something you thought was staying, and wanted, such as certain appliances.
Sometimes sellers have items they wish to keep that might normally be considered fixtures, say a chandelier.
Or there might be items the buyers do not want that the sellers would like to leave behind, … (66 comments)
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homebuying tips: What Should I Expect Now That I’ve Closed on My New Home?
- 05/02/17 04:58 PM
I’ve Closed on my New Home - Now What?
Buying a new home, whether your first or not, is an exciting process, although not without some frustrations, anxieties, and problems to solve. Making the decision to buy a home is huge, and now that you have gotten through the process and are officially the new homeowner what can you expect? We all talk about the events leading up to the big day - your closing - but then things shift gears, a lot!
First, you are likely pretty excited about having a home of your own, especially if this is the first one. … (32 comments)
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homebuying tips: 6 Strategies to Help Buyers Move Fast in this Market
- 04/21/17 07:43 AM
6 Buyers Strategies for Moving Fast in the Housing Market
In today’s housing market buyers need to move fast.
Sometimes buyers realize this, sometimes they don’t. But I had a buyer the other day comment, once she started looking at homes in her price range, that “I guess we need to move fast” since homes she liked in her price range were gone in a day.
It can be especially hard as a first time buyer to realize market demands are such that in order to get the home you want means moving forward quickly. Being fully prepared to make such a huge … (20 comments)
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homebuying tips: San Diego County Recorder Office Closings for 2017
- 01/04/17 08:06 AM
San Diego County Recorder Office Closings for 2017
The San Diego County Recorder Office has announced the dates they are closed in 2017.
So why is this important for buyers and sellers, as well as lenders, and agents?
It means that there are certain days of the year, with a few surprises, when your closing cannot take place, i.e., the deed is recorded in the new homeowner’s name and they get their keys.
Here’s the 2017 schedule for the County Recorder's Office in San Diego:
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Monday January 16
Presidents’ Day - Monday February 20
Cesar Chavez Day - Friday March 31 (unique … (8 comments)
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homebuying tips: How to Buy a Home – What are Closing Costs
- 12/13/16 02:40 PM
Realestate-ese - What are Closing Costs
Buying a Carlsbad home is complex, and time consuming, whether it’s your first home or you are an experienced buyer.
And there is lots to know and do in order to make it happen successfully.
My “How to Buy a Home”tips and advice video series offers some quick answers to important issues and decisions you face as a home buyer, and questions you may likely have, when buying a new home in Carlsbad.
When you work with a real estate professional for your home purchase you have someone to look out for your interests, answer your questions, guide you through the … (10 comments)
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homebuying tips: How and When Do I Remove My Offer to Purchase Contingencies?
- 09/23/16 07:40 AM
How and When to Remove Contingencies
in an Offer on a House
When buyers make an offer there are a number of contingencies that are part of the offer.
The RPA, or Residential Purchase Agreement, here in California spells out the various contingencies and the typical time frames (while there are defaults on these, dates are negotiable) for making an offer on a house.
Note: an Offer to Purchase document may be different in other states and the discussion here may not apply to your situation – discuss this with your Realtor!
Typically your purchase will be contingent on a thorough investigation of … (45 comments)
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homebuying tips: 7 Tips for Buyers to Keep From Feeling Overwhelmed
- 09/10/16 06:32 AM
7 Tips for Buyers to Not Feel Overwhelmed
You just made an offer on the house you love, and now you have an accepted contract.
Congratulations!!
But then the panic and feeling of being overwhelmed sets in. It’s a time filled with many different emotions, a seemingly endless To Do List, critical due dates, and a multitude of important decisions to be made. Buying a house is a tough challenge, no matter how well qualified you are, or even if you’ve done it before, and it’s pretty normal to feel stressed out.
Especially when you already lead a busy life and now have what … (71 comments)
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homebuying tips: How to Buy a Home Series for Home Buyers ~ Removing Contingencies
- 03/18/15 08:49 AM
How to Buy a Home
Video Tips Series for Carlsbad Home Buyers
~ When do I Remove My Offer Contingencies ~
Buying a Carlsbad home is a complex and time consuming process.
You’ll find this to be true as a first time buyer, and as an experienced homeowner.
The intent of this “How to Buy a Home” tips and advice video series is to provide quick answers to some of the most important issues and decisions you face as a home buyer, and questions likely have, when buying a new home in Carlsbad.
See video … (12 comments)
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homebuying tips: How to Buy a Home – Video Tips Series for Home Buyers (Counter Offers)
- 02/22/15 05:00 AM
How to Buy a Home
Video Tips Series for Carlsbad Home Buyers
~ Counter Offers ~
Buying a Carlsbad home is a tough job, whether you are a first time home buyer or experienced, and there is a lot to know.
The purpose of this “How to Buy a Home” tips and advice video series is to provide you with quick answers to some of the most important issues and decisions you face, and questions you will likely have, when buying a new home in Carlsbad.
See video below for an overview of the counter … (4 comments)
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homebuying tips: How to Buy a Home – Video Tips for Home Buyers (After the Offer)
- 02/15/15 12:43 AM
How to Buy a Home
Video Tips Series for Carlsbad Home Buyers
~ What Happens After the Offer ~
Buying a Carlsbad home is a tough job, whether you are a first time home buyer or experienced.
The purpose of this “How to Buy a Home” tips and advice video series is to provide you with quick answers to some of the most important issues and decisions you face, and questions you will likely have, when buying a new home in Carlsbad.
See video below for an overview of the importance of home inspections
As you … (8 comments)
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homebuying tips: How to Buy a Home – Video Tips for Carlsbad Home Buyers ( Inspections)
- 02/11/15 02:23 AM
How to Buy a Home
Video Tips Series for Carlsbad Home Buyers
~ Why Have a Home Inspection? ~
Buying a Carlsbad home is a tough job, whether you are buying your first home or have done it before.
The purpose of this “How to Buy a Home” tips and advice video series is to provide you with quick answers to some of the most important issues and decisions you face, and questions you will likely have, when buying a new home in Carlsbad.
See video below for an overview of the importance of home inspections
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homebuying tips: How to Buy a Home –Video Tips Series for Home Buyers (What is Escrow)
- 02/06/15 11:52 PM
How to Buy a Home
Video Tips Series for Carlsbad Home Buyers
~ What is Escrow ~
There is lots to know when buying a home, especially if you have not been down that road before. Buying a Carlsbad home, or any home, is a lot of work!
This “How to Buy a Home” tips and advice video series will provide you with quick answers to some of the most important issues and decisions you face, and questions you will likely have, when buying a new home in Carlsbad.
See video below for an explanation of escrow
… (5 comments)
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homebuying tips: How to Buy a Home - Video Tips for Home Buyers (Making an Offer)
- 02/04/15 12:21 AM
How to Buy a Home:
Video Tips Series for Carlsbad Home Buyers
~ How to Make an Offer ~
There is lots of know when buying a home, especially if you have not been down that road before. Buying a Carlsbad home is a lot of work!
This “How to Buy a Home” tips and advice video series will provide you with quick answers to some of the most important issues and decisions you face when buying a new home in Carlsbad.
See video below for an overview of the offer process
Working with … (10 comments)
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homebuying tips: How to Buy a Home – Video Tips for Home Buyers (What do You Need?)
- 01/30/15 11:51 PM
How to Buy a Home –Video Tips Series for Carlsbad Home Buyers
What Do You Want & Need?
No one will ever tell you that buying a Carlsbad home is an easy job. There is so much to think about, and a multitude of important decisions to make, and the more information you have the better.
My “How to Buy a Home” tips and advice video series is designed to provide you with quick answers to some of the most important issues you face when buying a Carlsbad home.
If you like using … (11 comments)
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homebuying tips: How to Buy a Home – Video Tips for Buyers (Getting Pre-Approved)
- 01/29/15 02:00 AM
How to Buy a Home:
A Video Tips Series for Carlsbad Home Buyers (Getting Pre-Approved)
Buying a Carlsbad home is not an easy job. Buyers have a lot to think about, and many decisions to make, and the more information you have the better.
My “How to Buy a Home” tips and advice video series is designed to provide you with quick answers to some of the most important issues you face when buying a Carlsbad home. Short videos are great sources of information when you are on the go, using a mobile device.
But of course … (8 comments)
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homebuying tips: How to Buy a Home – Video Tips Series for Carlsbad Home Buyers (Intro)
- 01/28/15 04:16 AM
How to Buy a Home
A Video Tips Series for Carlsbad Home Buyers (Introduction)
Buying a Carlsbad home is not an easy job. There is so much to know, think about, and make decisions on. This is true whether you are a first time home buyer or more experienced.
And if you are relocating the process gets even more complex.
As a buyer in Carlsbad the more you understand about the process, and the local market, the better prepared you will be to make the right decisions for your particular situations.
The Internet is a … (5 comments)
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