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How To Qualify For A Mortgage In Today’s Market

As tempting as the real estate market is for most potential buyers, lending guidelines are scaring some away. As a Member of the Top 5 in Real Estate Network®, I’ve learned that it definitely boils down to four principal elements that can impact a lender’s decision to lend:

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Relocating: The Definitive List To Finding The Right Real Estate Agent

Believe it or not, although selling and purchasing a house is among the most stressful, most important financial and way of life investments you’ll ever make, a lot of people invest very little time in selecting a real estate agent to work with. Even worse, many people tend to think that all real estate agents are the exact same and possess the very same skill sets and capabilities. However, as those of you who have worked with a number of different agents already know, no two San Diego real estate agents are alike. Skills and expertise vary greatly. As Continue Reading →

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Seven Things To Look For In A Real Estate Professional

Let’s face it — in today’s challenging economy, just about every penny you can save matters. That’s why some homeowners attempt to sell their property on their own, which is not surprising. Nevertheless, in accordance with the latest survey performed by the Multiple Listing Service MRIS, the vast majority of homeowners said that working with a truly professional agent is the only way to go … especially in today’s market place. In this landmark study examining home buying and selling within the Mid-Atlantic region, 95% reported that working with a genuine real estate expert is just as essential, if not Continue Reading →

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Three Questions To Ask when Buying A Condo

questions when buying a condoBuying a condo comes with a few unique points of due diligence that you must perform. If you do not know the right questions to ask you may be in for an unpleasant surprise during the course of your transaction or later down the road should you need to sell it. Hopefully you are working with a real estate agent that advices you to do the following:

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Five Tips For San Diego First Time Home Buyers

The present San Diego real estate market provides several distinctive opportunities for first-time home buyers. From low interest rates to foreclosed properties and short sales, the current economic environment is creating a fresh wave of San Diego home buyers that may not have previously considered the possibility.

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Why San Diego Is In The Single Greatest Move Up Market Ever

People ask me every day how the market is doing. As I have said before, the market can only be evaluated on a location and price point basis. The one thing I do know for sure that can be applied to all price points is that San Diego is currently in the middle of the single greatest move up market we have ever seen.

Surprised? Simple math will demonstrate that you shouldn’t be.

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All About Auctions: Why An Auction Could Make Sense For Your Luxury Home

It’s a funny market we have today. Some homes are fought over as if they were the last shelter available on earth and others sit on the market for a very long time. Granted this is mainly a price point issue, but the problem is that sellers and their agents are making one of the cardinal mistakes of real estate marketing. They make the assumption that each property is to be treated the same. The truth is, not all homes are created equal. In today’s market sellers and agents need to be ahead of the curve. They need to be Continue Reading →

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Real Estate Contract Norms

I am yet to see a single real estate deal that is identical to another. It is amazing how many little things change from deal to deal. Nevertheless, there are certain real estate norms that all parties should be aware of. They are not all followed on every deal but it is good to be aware of them as a starting point for negotiations. Also, please be aware that these real estate norms apply to California only. Real estate transactions are very different across the country. Some of this may apply to your location and some of it may not. Continue Reading →

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Don’t Even Dream Of Skipping Your Property Inspection

I just went through an escrow where the buyer chose not to get a professional home inspection (I represented the seller). It wasn’t the first time I see that happen but I just can’t ever believe it when I see this happen.

Buyers, Attention Please!….Get a home inspection every time you purchase real estate! Got that? Good.

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Make Money By Presenting Your Real Estate Offer With A Cover Letter

If your agent isn’t presenting your real estate offers with a cover letter, you are losing money. That’s right. You are out right losing money for not taking the time to write an offer cover letter. Read this post to learn the elements that should be included in your offer cover letter and why they are so important…

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Building A Custom Home – Tips You Should Know

Building a custom home can be extremely rewarding, but it is important you follow these tips for a good experience. There are aspects that you are explained here such as choosing a home site, plans, picking a builder, and other crucial aspects of home building…

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