Posts Tagged ‘first time buyers’
Most buyers moving here are looking for a LIFESTYLE, one which is often focused on the outdoors. No surprise given the weather we have year-round. That OUTDOOR LIFESTYLE at home is often about an outdoor entertaining area, which might include a simple grill or a pretty elaborate kitchen, among other amenities. Here are some possibilities, [...]
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While this may sound like a strange title, there’s an important lesson here for buyers about DUE DILIGENCE, and disclosure from agents, when buying a home. You might love the location of the home and the community but NOT what is nearby. Would you buy a new home near a pig farm? How about a [...]
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This is a commonly-asked question from potential buyers, and not always an easy answer – one of those “it depends” kinds of things. Here are some thoughts: If you are planning to stay in your next home for at least 3 years of more, the answer is YES, provided you have a good credit record, [...]
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Are you interested in NEW HOMES? That is, new construction? If so, you might want to consider the NEW HOMES FOR SALE AT SYCAMORE, located at The Foothills of Carlsbad near Calavera Hills. Homes are well priced in this market for new construction, in the mid $500s to low $600s. You can read more about [...]
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As a new homeowner you will receive a SUPPLEMENTAL TAX BILL sometime after you close escrow on your new home. The tax laws require that homes be reassessed after changing ownership or new construction. And the SUPPLEMENTAL TAX BILL may be an increase or possibly a decrease in your San Diego County property taxes. READ [...]
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Most people who pay any sort of attention to the news and to the housing market have head about SHADOW INVENTORY. But do you know what SHADOW INVENTORY is? Many are confused about what it actually is, and how much there is. SHADOW INVENTORY – what is it? There are 3 components: Houses that are [...]
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If you are really interested in having a condo with great views, but your budget is limited, don’t despair. You probably won’t get ocean views for around $300,000 but the PANORAMA CONDOS in Lake San Marcos, San Marcos CA offers some incredible views from their hilltop location. You can see Lake San Marcos of course, [...]
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You may be asking yourself IF now is the right time to buy a new home. I wouldn’t be surprised, given all the negativity in the news about the stock market, jobs, world economies, housing, and more. Certainly there are factors to consider – do you have a job, do you have a down payment, [...]
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Buyers have a lot of responsibilities in a real estate transaction, just as sellers and agents do. Do YOU know what YOUR responsibilities are? I wrote this the other day and thought I would share it here – responsibilities like being DECISIVE, HONEST, COMMUNICATIVE and ASKING QUESTIONS. [the photo is of my Buyer Handbook I [...]
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If you are a condo buyer in Carlsbad and your budget is well under $300K you might think there aren’t any options. Wrong. The La Costa area of Carlsbad…you know, the La Costa Resort and Spa area… has some great opportunities for condo buyers. La Costa condos for sale can be had in this area [...]
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I’m very excited to announce a new LIFESTYLE SEARCH IDX capability on my website that will expand your ability to find just the right home to fit your lifestyle and price criteria. The LIFESTYLE SEARCH (look under the SEARCH Link above) gives you lots of different options for searching – look for homes near entertainment, [...]
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I work with both buyers and sellers, and often I find that they do not have a good grasp of all that goes on behind the scenes. And why should they? After all, a lot of my job involves work behind the scenes to help buyers and sellers through their real estate transactions. I thought [...]
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Let’s face it, California remains an expensive place to buy a home, despite the shifts in the last few years. And there are many new buyers who are simply not in a position to purchase. But California Baby Boomer parents MAY be in a position to help their kid(s) buy a new home, in a [...]
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JEFF DOWLER
Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)
Solutions Real Estate
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