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Escrow Terms – Real Estate Must Knows

Now you’re happy that your finally in escrow. Smooth sailing ahead but suddenly you find out that there is a lot of paperwork to sign and the escrow officer and title company are using words you’ve never heard of. When you look at the paperwork to sign, there’s a lot of words you’re not sure […]

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How to Improve Your Credit After a Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy is just about the best thing you can do to repair poor credit.  After a BK, you have the opportunity for fresh start, starting point with your past behind you.  However, simply filing for Bankruptcy will not improve your credit. This past week I’ve had 3 conversations with different people that went through the […]

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Choosing the Right Inspector for Your Brea, California Home Purchase

Choosing the right home inspector for your potential purchase can be the difference between happiness and disaster. Here are some tips to make sure you ask the right questions to determine which inspector is the best to trust with your Brea home purchase. First and foremost, ask your real estate agent about the different inspectors […]

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Foreclosure Victims Qualify for First Time Buyer Assistance

Many California home owners fell victim to foreclosure, short sale or bankruptcy since the Real Estate Crash of 2007.Recovering from a foreclosure may not be as difficult as you think.In some cases, there are even incentives for home owners experiencing past hardships to become home owners again. Buy a Home After Foreclosure Having a foreclosure, […]

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How to Buy a Home After a Short Sale

The economic hardships that many families faced over the past several years resulted in many folks losing their homes due to foreclosure or short sale, as well as having to go through bankruptcy. A short sale occurs when a home owner sells their home for less than what is owed to the bank.  Becoming a […]

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Home Buyers are Frustrated, Are You?

Buyers came out this Spring to take advantage of low rates and relative low prices in the neighborhoods they wanted to buy in. Now it is late Summer and a lot of home buyers still have not been able to buy a home. Home buyers have become demoralized by the lack of inventory and intense […]