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Licensed vs Controlled Escrow Companies

Licensed vs Controlled Escrow Companies

LICENSED VS CONTROLLED ESCROW COMPANIES: What Homebuyers and Sellers Should Know Most real estate transactions in California involve escrow, yet few buyers and sellers truly understand how it works—or why the choice of escrow provider matter...

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Home Buyer Tips to Master Real Estate Negotiation

Winning the Deal: Home Buyer Tips to Master Real Estate Negotiation When it comes to buying a home, negotiation is where the real magic happens. It’s not just about price—it's about terms, timing, and sometimes even toasters. For those loo...

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HOW TO BUY AND SELL A HOME AT THE SAME TIME

HOW TO SELL AND BUY A HOME AT THE SAME TIME

HOW TO BUY AND SELL A HOME AT THE SAME TIME Should you Sell First or Buy First? Selling a home and buying a new one at the same time can be a complex process.  Here is our Roadmap to help smooth out the transition Buying and Selling a...

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Percentage Rate

Why is the APR higher than the interest rate?

The difference between Interest Rate and Annual Percentage Rate (APR). Why is APR higher than the interest rate? The APR accurately reflects the cost of the mortgage including the rate of interest, financing fees and charges based on the term ...

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Steps in the Home Buying Process

Steps to the Home Buying Process

Steps to the Home Buying Process. Here, we have the order of things in the home buying process. The homebuying process is similar to preparing a great meal. First you take inventory of everything you need before you begin, and so is the c...

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Buy a Bigger House now with Low Interest Rates

Rethink the Starter Home Strategy

Beginning homeownership with a "starter" home, has long been the traditional strategy for generations. Part of the logic behind starting with a smaller home; it gives you an opportunity to learn what it takes to maintain a house and helps y...

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