Buying a home in winter - buying a home after the holidaysHave you heard the best time to buy is right after the holidays? I've often thought this to be true, but this year more than ever! Prices have stabilized at interest rates have continued to drop! A buyers recent offer was accepted signif
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12/16/2014
Did you know that it IS possible to get a loan over the County VA loan limit? The basic formula is calculated by figuring the difference between the County limit and the purchase price. The required down payment is 25% of the above-limit amount. For example, as of May 2014, the San Diego Count
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05/14/2014
Pre-qualified vs a underwritten pre-approval - I've been pre-approved I hear this all the time..."I've been pre-approved!" My response: "Great, please tell me about your pre-approval!" This is when I usually receive the blank look. I ask, "have you provided bank statements, pay stubs and tax
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05/06/2014
Be ready to buy a home - What do I need to buy a home? As the economic world slowly emerges from the banking crisis, as a buyer what's important to focus on? Potential buyers include may have short sold or lost their homes to foreclosure who are now eligible to become homeowners again. What a
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05/05/2014
Do you want to call Carlsbad home? If you are searching for a luxury home in Rancho Carrillo, look no further! The Rancho Carrillo area of southeast Carlsbad is home to 18 unique neighborhoods and over 1500 homes. The community features a swin center, clubhouse, trails and award-winning scho
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04/14/2014
If you are looking to own a home in the Rancho Carrillo area of Carlsbad under $750,000, look no further! The Rancho Carrillo area of southeast Carlsbad is home to 18 unique neighborhoods and over 1500 homes. The community features a swin center, clubhouse, trails and award-winning schools (i
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04/14/2014
If you are looking for homes in Rancho Carrillo, you've come to the right place! This home is one of the last 2,000+ square foot homes in Carlsbad under $600,000! Don't miss your opportunity to buy this gorgeous house! Just listed: This Rancho Carrillo beauty features 4 spacious (oversized) b
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04/14/2014
New Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen - Yellen takes over the Fed You're thinking of buying a home in 2014 and there are economic changes coming. How will this affect you? Ben Bernanke has finished his 8 year run as the Chair of the Federal Reserve. Janet Yellen is taking over as chair and h
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02/25/2014
VA home Loans Carlsbad - Carlsbad VA home loans We recently hosted a VA training class and our purpose was to help real estate agents understand the VA loan process. In the last few years we've seen sellers and listing agents shy away from VA buyers. The agents often told me the process takes too
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02/20/2014
VA LOANS: FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS A VA loan is one of the best loan options in today’s market. The loans are guaranteed by the Veterans Administration, and solidly backed by the federal government. Once you have earned your VA benefit (current service, past service, surviving spouse), the benef
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02/18/2014
