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Things to Do in December in San Ramon California Well, here we are again at another December and there are so many fun and festive events happening around San Ramon. It's time to load up the calendar with things to do this December, 2013 in San Ramon California. At the San Ramon Performing Arts e...
12/02/2013
Can Things Get Complicated Without a Real Estate Agent? Many people start out trying to handle real estate transactions on their own; and why not? If you can save a few thousand dollars in a do-it-yourself transaction it seems to make sense. But not every transaction is cut and dry. There’s a rea...
11/30/2013
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Perks to House Hunting During the Holidays In addition to everybody's holiday wish list you may also be looking for a house yourself. Regardless of the reason you're considering buying, job change, upsizing, downsizing, or you just want a new home, there are benefits to buying a house during the ...
11/29/2013
What you need to know about Mortgages The mortgage industry is always making changes and talking about the effects but what really matters to the average homebuyer? There are major changes ahead for mortgages in 2014 and here are some of the main points that the typical homeowner needs to know in...
11/25/2013
Questions to Ask at an Open House An open house is a great way to tour the neighborhood and the houses without feeling pressured by listing agents or your buyers agent. Maybe you're not quite in the market yet but browsing an open house may get you thinking that way. Whether you're serious or not...
11/22/2013
Trying to sell your house? Have you been hearing that you need to lower your price from every agent, buyer and their mother? But is priced really the only factor that keeping your home from selling? Listing agents may seem like they're just giving your home away in order to get it sold but honest...
11/20/2013
Want to really grab home buyers attention with awesome real estate and property photos? What you are doing wrong and how to nail the first impression marketing photos. Real estate and property photos really are the first impression that most home buyers will see of your property. If those photos ...
11/18/2013
The San Ramon real estate market and most of northern California is considered a hot market right now. Buyers are coming in with cash and finance buyers are finding it more difficult to complete. Here are some of the major mistakes I find that buyers are making in a hot real estate market. Hesita...
11/15/2013
What you need to know about VA Loans and Buyers A VA loan or veterans loan is slightly different than a typical conventional or FHA loan and with over 2.3 million veterans living in California alone, VA financing plays a huge part in the buying and selling of real estate. Any veteran, past or pre...
11/13/2013
Information you may need before making an offer Just because you think you found the home of your dreams doesn't mean you need to jump right on and make an offer. In hot markets, not waiting too long is always ideal but now that the market has slowed slightly in the fall and winter months it's be...
11/11/2013