BUYING

Buying Near a School

Buying Near a School

After weeks or even months of searching you’ve found the home you love. The trouble is – it’s located next to or near a school, and you’re wondering what… Read more ⇢
Should You Buy a Mobile Home?

Should You Buy a Mobile Home?

Have you ever considered owning a mobile home? Mobile homes can be a great choice for many reasons, and today’s mobile homes often feature state-of-the-art designs that make them… Read more ⇢
Get Ready to Buy in 2018

Get Ready to Buy in 2018

Is 2018 the year you’ll finally realize your dream of buying a home? If you’d like to make that dream a reality, start planning now so you’ll be ready… Read more ⇢
Are You Ready to Buy a Home?

Are You Ready to Buy a Home?

Okay, it’s one of the biggest decisions of your life, so when do you know if you’re ready? Homeownership readiness can come at any age …… Read more ⇢
Should I Haggle Over the Price?

Should I Haggle Over the Price?

Buying a home in Orange County, especially for the first time, is emotional. You’ve saved and scrimped for months—years even—and now you’ve found the home of your dreams. You’re… Read more ⇢
Do you Want to Buy an Older House?

Do you Want to Buy an Older House?

With many older Orange County neighborhoods experiencing revitalization, an older home might be a smart investment. So, whether you’re a first-time buyer or looking to flip a house for cash, an… Read more ⇢
Buy, Sell, or Update Your Home?

Buy, Sell, or Update Your Home?

Are you thinking about selling your Orange County home? According to the July 2013 National Housing Survey conducted by Fannie Mae, 74%… Read more ⇢
How Buying Your Home is Like Finding the Perfect Holiday Gift

How Buying Your Home is Like Finding the Perfect Holiday Gift

In some ways, finding the perfect holiday gift is very similar to buying a home. You may spend a lot of time researching and thinking about your home purchase. You’ll… Read more ⇢
How Much Should You Spend on Your Home Purchase

How Much Should You Spend on Your Home Purchase

Buying a home starts with determining how much house you can afford. While it’s important to be careful of buying more house than you can afford, changes in the mortgage… Read more ⇢
Too Big? Too Small? Choosing the Size of Your New Home

Too Big? Too Small? Choosing the Size of Your New Home

Trends in home buying are based on averages, the medium between extremes. Today’s economy has spurred the need for downsizing and created a market for the so called “tiny home.”… Read more ⇢
Survey Says… Good Time to Buy or Sell Your Home

Survey Says… Good Time to Buy or Sell Your Home

Fannie Mae just released the results of September’s National Housing Survey which delivers good news if you are trying to sell your home or buy a new home. Americans at… Read more ⇢
Good News for New Home Buyers – Builder Confidence on the Rise

Good News for New Home Buyers – Builder Confidence on the Rise

If you’re buying a new home, you are not alone! According to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), September marks the highest level for builder… Read more ⇢
Is Condo Life Right For You?

Is Condo Life Right For You?

Perhaps you’ve looked over the housing market and have sticker shock. Maybe the idea of maintaining a backyard has you running for cover or you just want to keep things simple. Read more ⇢
Owning a Second Home – a Dream or a Reality

Owning a Second Home – a Dream or a Reality

Have you dreamed about owning a second home? Perhaps you find yourself in a position where it would make sense to have another home in a vacation location or a… Read more ⇢
Useful Tools When Buying a Home

Useful Tools When Buying a Home

Wait – was that a school bell that just sounded? If you live near a school, you may already be hearing the ringing of the bells as local schools gear… Read more ⇢
I’m Just Buying A Home, Not Training for the Olympics!

I’m Just Buying A Home, Not Training for the Olympics!

Buying a home is not as easy of a task as most people would imagine. It takes time to determine not only what you want and where you want it,… Read more ⇢

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