By Justin Bevins | Market Reports
March continues to show promise as local markets are showing steady turnover in homes particularly at prices below $500,000. In some areas, the affluent crowd is stepping back into the market to soak up the inventory at the higher price levels. Here’s your local market reports for Canyon Lake, Murrieta, and Temecula. Canyon Lake Prices […]
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By Justin Bevins | For Buyers
Maybe instead of buying your next home in Canyon Lake, you should consider building a home. One of the attractions of Canyon Lake is that all our homes are unique. Most planned by a lot owner, who in conjunction with an architect and contractor, designed and built their dream home. Over the years certain times […]
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By Justin Bevins | For Buyers , Loan Info , Real Estate Tips
On closing day, expect to sign a lot of documents and walk away with a big stack of papers. Here’s a list of the most important documents you should file away for future reference. HUD-1 settlement statement. Itemizes all the costs — commissions, loan fees, points, and hazard insurance —associated with the closing. You’ll need […]
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By Justin Bevins | For Buyers , Loan Info , Real Estate Tips
W-2 forms — or business tax return forms if you’re self-employed — for the last two or three years for every person signing the loan. Copies of at least one pay stub for each person signing the loan. Account numbers of all your credit cards and the amounts for any outstanding balances. Copies of two […]
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By Justin Bevins | For Buyers , Loan Info , Real Estate Tips
You’ll likely be responsible for a variety of fees and expenses that you and the seller will have to pay at the time of closing. Your lender must provide a good-faith estimate of all settlement costs. The title company or other entity conducting the closing will tell you the required amount for: Down payment Loan […]
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By Justin Bevins | Buying Process , For Buyers , Real Estate Tips
Buying a home should be fun, not stressful. As you look for your dream home, keep in mind these tips for making the process as peaceful as possible. 1. Find a real estate agent who you connect with. Home buying is not only a big financial commitment, but also an emotional one. It’s critical that […]
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By Justin Bevins | Buying Process , Featured , For Buyers , Real Estate Tips
Home inspections are extremely important in order to protect yourself as a buyer. Home inspections will vary depending on the type of property you are purchasing. A large historic home, for example, will require a more specialized inspection than a small condominium. However, the following are the basic elements that a home inspector will check. […]
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