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Carlsbad Home Buyer Resources for 2020

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Carlsbad Home Buyer Resources for 2020

 

If you are considering buying a Carlsbad home in 2020, or one in a nearby community, you’ll find these home buyer resources helpful.

 

HOME BUYER GUIDE

Winter 2020 Home Buyer GuideMy free 2020 Winter Home Buying Guide is ready, and you can download it for FREE. If you are planning to sell your home and buy another this guide will help you, too!

 

As a buyer it’s important to become as educated about the home search and buying process as you can before getting started, even if you are an experienced home buyer! There’s a lot to know, and important decisions to make.

 

While this buyer guide does not cover everything you should know, it will help you understand the following, and more:

 

1. 4 Reasons to Buy a Home this Winter - Waiting to buy could cost you more money with the expected rising prices and predicted higher interest rates to consider.

 

2. Buying a Home - Do You Know the Lingo? – the real estate business has quite a vocabulary, with some important terms you should know.

 

3. Why you Should have a Professional on YOUR side – having a real estate professional to watch out for your financial and other interests, answer questions, educate you, and guide you from start to finish in your transaction is key. The listing agent represents the seller, not you!

 

When we work together I will explain all this and more, and answer all of your questions, including some I bet you don't even realize you have!

 

 

HOME BUYING VIDEOS

Another resource you may find helpful is a home buying video series on my YouTube Channel at HOME BUYING TIPS AND ADVICE. There are 23 short (1 – 2 1/2 minute) videos on key things you should know as a home buyer - getting pre-approved, figuring out what you want in a home, seller disclosures.

 

A 1-Minute Introduction to the Home BUying Tips and Advice Video Series


 

While these videos do not cover everything to know and understand about home buying, you will gain a better idea of what you can expect and a number of key questions will be answered.

 

 

HOME BUYER QUESTIONNAIRES

I have created 2 questionnaires to help you think through the issues that are important to you in your new or next home, including lifestyle matters like proximity to shopping and services. The intent is to help you narrow down the list of things that you need in a new home so you know what’s most important in your search. This will help you focus on finding the right community and home that fits your personal needs, lifestyle and budget.

 

You can download both questionnaires on my website, or by clicking on these links – Buyers What’s Important to You and a Buyer’s Lifestyle Questionnaire.

 

 

BUYER HANDBOOK and CHECKLISTS

Home Buyer HandbookWhen we work together to find you the right home that fits your needs and budget, I’ll share my Buyer’s Handbook with you, along with checklists, at key points in the transaction (e.g., opening escrow, 10 days to closing), to help keep you on track so you don’t forget anything.

 

And of course I will be there every step of the way to guide you through your transaction, answer all of your questions, and help you find the best solutions to any problems that might arise.

 

 

YOUR NEXT STEP - A BUYER CONSULTATION

If you have any questions about the real estate market, the home buying process, life in Carlsbad and North San Diego County, getting pre-approved, and anything else, please reach out to me by calling or texting me at my mobile office at (760) 840-1360, or emailing me at JeffDowlerSolutions AT gmail dot com.

 

Carlsbad home searchWe will talk about your needs, timing and budget, and then craft a strategy to get you into a new home in 2020!

 

You can start a home search of the complete inventory in Carlsbad, and in other nearby communities, by clicking on the photo to the right >>>>>>>>>>>>>.

 

If you have a particular area you are interested in let's talk further. Then I can email you a custom search that works for your personal needs, budget, and lifestyle.

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Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Jeff loved the wisdom you shared in this post hope the buyers will reach out to you in droves:) Endre

Dec 11, 2019 10:23 PM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Answering KEY questions is the key to a better understanding of the home buying process and no one knows it better in Carlsbad CA than you do Jeff Dowler, CRS 

Dec 12, 2019 01:52 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Jeff. It need not be complex, just call Jeff! He has you covered. Enjoy your day!

Dec 12, 2019 05:14 AM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, Jeff Dowler, CRS waiting to purchase a home does NOT make sense.... prices will be higher in the spring, in my area....

Dec 12, 2019 05:51 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

That is a great guide for consumers to have and your YouTube channel is certainly a great resource as well.

Dec 12, 2019 06:31 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Thanks Endre Barath, Jr.  - it's certainly not too early for buyers to be thinking ahead to a purchase in 2020.

Jeff

Dec 12, 2019 07:46 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Thanks for the kind words Sally K. & David L. Hanson  . Even experienced buyers have lots of good questions to be answered.

Jeff

Dec 12, 2019 07:47 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Thanks Wayne Martin I appreciate it.

Here too Barbara Todaro and there will be more competition with other buyers. And who knows how long interest rates will stay where they are.

Jeff

Dec 12, 2019 07:49 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hey Brian England 

Thank you...I hope buyers will find these resources helpful.

Jeff

Dec 12, 2019 07:50 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good morning Jeff Dowler, CRS - really the best resource to remember is your name and phone number!

Dec 12, 2019 08:08 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Jeff both Buyers and Sellers to be aware of resources like this and take advantage of them.

Dec 12, 2019 08:24 AM
Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Hi Jeff Dowler, CRS, this is a great list for home buyers. Great job with the video!

Dec 12, 2019 08:44 AM
Jane Peters
Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles real estate concierge services

Good for you for putting all these resources together. It is hard work and very valuable information.

Dec 12, 2019 11:13 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Grant Schneider 

What a nice thing to say. Thanks for stopping by.

Jeff

Dec 12, 2019 08:08 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Thank you George Souto 

The more resources we can provide our clients, the better. And making them easy to access is important!

Jeff

Dec 12, 2019 08:09 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Thank you Beth Atalay 

It took a bit of time to do all these videos, and I had to redo a number of them. I am getting better though!

Jeff

Dec 12, 2019 08:09 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Thank you Jane Peters 

I appreciate the kind words. Hopefully buyers will find this useful!

Hope you are well!!

Jeff

Dec 12, 2019 08:10 PM