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You CAN Become a Homeowner—Taking Fear and Anxiety Out of Homeownership

Are your dreams of owning a home overshadowed by fear—fear of not qualifying for a loan – fear of not having a sufficient down payment, or fear you’ll be house-poor once you purchase the home? If you allow your fears to run wild, you could think of a gazillion reasons to be afraid of home ownership, but none of them would be valid. The truth of the matter is with the right guidance, tools, and

What You Need To Know Before Buying A Foreclosure

If you’re shopping the Southern California real estate market, it’s no surprise that home prices keep going up. But what are your other options if your goal is homeownership? It’s at this point that many people in the home buying process start thinking about foreclosures. You may get dazzled by the seemingly low cost of these properties, with dreams about how you’ll renovate that rundown space into a dream home. In reality, it’s important to

Should You Make An Offer Above Asking Price?

It’s no secret that the Southern California real estate remains hot. The median sales price in Orange County in October 2017 was $786,000 – so why would anyone ever offer more than an already high price? Particularly in active markets, bidding wars can get heated, and in order to win without compromising contingencies or other protections, buyers often make offers above ask. But it’s important to tread carefully when considering how much you should offer

What To Expect When Buying Your First Home

If you’ve decided to embark on the path towards homeownership, congratulations! Now it’s time to get to work understanding what you are in for. Qualify For Financing You’ll have to finance your home, so if you need a mortgage, make sure your credit and financial situation will be appealing to lenders. Before you start looking at properties, get pre-approved with a lender, which will tell you – and sellers – how much house you can