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Real Estate Market News

11.30.2011

Wow!   Is this News?  National Home Sale figures showed an 11% increase in October compared to last year. This was based on homes for sale where a purchase contract was signed in September.  I have listed real estate statistics for San Jose and a couple of other areas below.  Note that home sales statistics are [...]

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30 year Mortgage Now Below 4%

10.06.2011

Great news if you are in the midst of shopping for a house for sale in San Jose or surrounding area with homes for sale, for instance Los Gatos and Cambrian area have several hundred homes for sale that need a good buyer bump. These rates are far below what we have become accustomed to [...]

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What are Buyer’s Closing Costs?

09.12.2011

Home Buyer closing costs are often overlooked by buyers until the final phases of the purchase contract are being executed. There are consequences if you overlook how they affect your home buying plans. Buying a home is not quite as simple as just applying for a loan and writing an offer and moving your belongings.   [...]

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Have You Met Us Yet?

07.02.2011

This quick video gives you a look into where Realty World dominates the home buying and selling market. Get your FREE consultation Schedule your FREE no obligation Real Estate Consultation by clicking here

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Did Los Gatos Skip Spring?

06.10.2011

Did you miss Spring?  Spring in Los Gatos is the best.  I noticed there are fewer homes in Los Gatos with spring flowers.  I know Summer is upon us, however I missed Spring, somehow.   The odd weather last week felt like November and this week feels more like, I don’t know…Spring.  The only real clue [...]

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What are Contingencies in a Home Purchase Contract?

03.10.2011

Home buyer contingencies are items that build in protections for home buyers within a home purchase offer.  They are much like traffic lights telling you when to proceed and when to stop.   Without them your deposit could be at risk. Three common types of home buyer contingencies are defined below.  Their purpose is to provide [...]

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Homes for Sale and Real Estate Statistics

01.31.2011

Click the Area Title and find all Homes for Sale Almaden Homes for sale The Almaden Valley homes for sale median sales price for homes in ZIP code 95120 in San Jose from Oct 10 to Dec 10 was $850,376 based on 86 sales. Compared to the same period for Almaden Valley homes for sale [...]

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10 San Jose Real Estate Myths Debunked

01.08.2011

Myth #1:  Buyers agents want you to pay more to get a higher commission. Wrong. The value of the home has to meet the lenders appraisal.  If it doesn’t meet the lender’s appraisal the mortgage loan won’t get  approved.  The seller, having now expected a higher price,  will be disappointed having to  accept a lower [...]

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Is the Mortgage Interest Deduction a heart attack in a can?

11.19.2010

The big buzz word in political circles is the economy.  The mortgage interest deduction is the big buzz phrase in my circle.  The circle that is my brain.  My mind just goes round and round trying to grasp what the heck is going to happen if it disappears. The Obama administration’s debt relief panel has [...]

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First Time Home Buyer Programs

11.13.2010

So, you have decided to stop paying the mortgage for someone else.   Good for you.  I have compiled a list of first time buyer programs below for you. Be aware that First Time Home Buyer Programs are subject to change without any notice.  When you decide it is in your best interest to take advantage [...]

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