Buying Short Sales: 3 Things Your Agent Must Check

If you’re at all familiar with the concept of short sales you know there can be some serious flaws in the way banks and sometimes agents manage the process. Buyers brave enough (or patient enough) to consider short sales as part of their home search should be sure their real estate agent spots any problems […]

Interest Rates: Sharp Rise Costs Buyers Thousands

Most home buyers don’t realize the true impact interest rates have on their buying power aside from the higher/lower payment they lock in for the foreseeable future. The fact is, mortgage rates have taken a sharp upturn now near 4% compared to 3.25% just a few months ago.

Tips for getting your offer accepted

Getting an offer accepted in this market can be a challenge, especially when searching for properties at or below the median home price for any given area. Knowing how to structure an offer and doing some research can certainly increase your odds and possibly get you into that home you actually want vs. the only […]

What $350,000 buys you in Eastlake

Chula Vista’s real estate market (home prices) has greatly benefited from the recent decline in homes for sale in Chula Vista. This is especially true in East Chula Vista’s neighborhoods such as Eastlake, Otay Ranch, Rolling Hills, Winding Walk and Rancho Del Rey. Here is what you can expect to find when searching homes for […]

First Time Buyer’s Top 3 Questions Answered [Infographic]

First-time home buyers entering the housing market are usually faced with several questions such as how much are entry level homes, how much income do I need to earn to qualify for a loan and how much will my mortgage payment be? Below is an Infographic by the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION of REALTORS which answers just […]

What $550,000 buys you in Coronado

By many standards, $550,000 is quite a large sum and will likely buy you a large piece of property in most places. Coronado however, is not like most places. In fact, should you decide to step in to the Coronado real estatemarket with $550,000 today, your only choices will be the three properties below. That’s […]

Guide to buying real estate at auctions

Many home buyers think that real estate auctions are the best way to get a good deal on a home.  While there are certainly deals to be had, auctions also can be dangerous for buyers. Here are a few tips for those brave enough to take on real estate auctions. Buyers planning to attend an […]

The shifting desires of homebuyers [Infographic]

As time goes by priorities and circumstances tend to change not only our lives but our expectations and needs. This especially holds true to the way we live and the features of the homes we live in. Here’s a look at some of the trends which point to changes in homebuyers’ needs and wants over […]

Top 10 Legal Mistakes Home Buyers Make [Infographic]

Here’s a list of the most common legal mistakes home buyers make when buying a home. Was this useful? Share or leave a comment below!

The Home Buying Process [Infographic]

The graphic below shows us how many properties a typical home buyer viewed before purchasing as well how most people tend find their home. How many homes did you view before purchasing?