January 25, 2012
- Buying A Home - Costs to be Aware Of
When buying a home, there are a lot of things to look at to ensure you make the right decision. It is a significant investment on your part as a buyer, so one of the things you need to be aware of is the cost involved in buying the home.
You'll need to consider the down [...]
January 5, 2012
- Six Tips For First Time Home Buyers
Buying a first home is often fraught with uncertainty and stress. The home buying process may be made easier and less stressful with these tips for first time home buyers.
1. Don't Stretch Your Budget:
Figure out how much you are able to comfortably afford before looking for a home. A $1000 a month rent payment does [...]
January 3, 2012
- Buy a House Now! Right Now!
If you are anywhere near the thought of buying a house, you should do it right now. Today.
Rates are crazy low, home prices are crazy low, and supply far exceeds demand. There is no better time. And we're not the only one saying this.
Remember John R. Talbott? He wrote "The Coming Crash in the Housing [...]
December 4, 2011
- Should You Buy a Second Home Before Retirement?
If you have plans to buy a home at the beach, in the mountains or in the desert for your retirement years, you might be tempted to take the plunge and buy your future home now while interest rates and home prices are low.
Financial experts say However, people in this age group should be aware [...]
November 30, 2011
- Renting vs. Owning a Home
In this real estate market are you better off owning a home or renting? Kiplinger has the answer in this short video…
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November 14, 2011
- Buying Contra Costa County Real Estate Logically
Anyone who has ever bought a home will tell you, emotion plays a big role in the decision. However, if you don't approach the home buying process logically, you could end up making some major mistakes.
Probably the biggest area most Contra Costa County home buyers make mistakes with is when it comes to choosing the [...]
November 7, 2011
- Real Estate Investing: How To Get Started
There are many reasons people invest in real estate, but the general consensus is to make money. With interest rates at record lows and the inventory of homes for sale at a record high, it is an excellent time to begin to invest in real estate.
Getting started as an investor in the housing market is [...]
October 26, 2011
- Contra Costa County Home Buying Tips for First Timers
Are your family and friends always telling you that now is the perfect time for you to invest in Contra Costa County real estate?
Maybe you've already considered the benefits of home ownership. The decision you make regarding buying your first home can be risky, for sure, but if you'll follow these simple tips, your nervousness [...]
October 21, 2011
- Open Houses: How to Make the Most of the Visit
Open houses are a great opportunity for both the buyer and the seller. It gives the seller the chance to showcase their home and the buyer can view the home in all its glory. Buyers love to scope out potential homes. After all, open houses are really sales presentations. In order to have a successful [...]
October 14, 2011
- Choosing the Right Place to Live
Choosing the right city is important to your financial future. Richard Florida explains this, and how his creative class and lifestages were used in selecting the Kiplinger/Richard Florida 25 Best Cities…
How important do you think choosing the right city is to your future? We'd love to hear your thoughts on this subject. Just [...]
October 6, 2011
- What Closing Costs Mean To The Home Buyer
It is important that a home buyer understand all of the costs involved in purchasing a home. These costs go way beyond the purchase price. Inspections, fees, appraisals, and on and on and on…. the terminology used in real estate can be extremely confusing for home buyers. What's more, who pays for these things is [...]
September 24, 2011
- Is Now The Right Time To Buy A House?
You will hear it said that today we are in a buyer's market. The current real estate market is primed for buyers to purchase due to a huge inventory of homes to choose from and low interest rates. If considering buying a home, now may just be the time to take action.
Before answering "Is now [...]
September 14, 2011
- Homes: Rent or Buy?
Before the bubble burst, buying a house was almost always smarter than renting. Is that still the right choice?
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September 9, 2011
- Rent or Buy: What Works Best for You?
Millions of Americans have received foreclosure notices over the past few years, forcing many former homeowners into the rental market. The increase of renters (many of whom used to be owners) has driven up rental rates in many areas, making the once easy to calculate formula of renting versus buying a little more difficult.
When deciding [...]
August 24, 2011
- Buying is Cheaper Than Renting in Most U.S. Cities
Home prices have taken such a beating and demand for rental units has increased so much that it's now cheaper to buy a two-bedroom home than to rent one in most major U.S. cities.
According to real estate web site Trulia, buying was cheaper than renting in 74% of the country's 50 largest cities in July. [...]
August 19, 2011
- 5 Reasons To Buy A Home
Recent events in the housing market have many people questioning if home ownership is still something to aim for. Even as the nation continues to recover from the economic downturn, the benefits of purchasing a home of your own remain as strong as ever.
1. Good Investment
Renters receive no return on what they pay out in [...]
August 15, 2011
- Home Buying Negotiating Tips
When it comes to buying a home, the ability and willingness to negotiate is a must for both the buyer and seller. In general, sellers ask for more than they are actually willing to accept and buyers offer less than they are willing to pay. The trick is to find the perfect balance so you, [...]
August 2, 2011
- Real Estate: To Buy, or Not to Buy?
Buying a home is a major emotional and financial decision. Often times, people want to buy a home; however, emotionally cannot afford to commit to the home-buying process. They are, in fact, afraid.
"My payment will be too high" or "What if I lose my job," are some of the "excuses" people often use.
Here are some [...]
July 28, 2011
- Real Estate: Tips for Timing Your Purchase
While you're trying to decide when the best time to buy real estate might be, line up a team who can help you accomplish your goal when you decide to move forward. You can do this by researching online, attending open houses in the area and asking a real estate agent to keep you on [...]
July 25, 2011
- Contingencies for Homebuyers
What you should put into a real estate sales contract to protect yourself, and why you shouldn't overdo it…
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