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Pros and Cons of Buying in a Gated Community

The thought of a gated community might conjure up visions of ritzy neighborhoods in Hollywood where all the hottest celebrities tend to live. Behind those gates are thought to be incredible homes on amazing lots with fabulous amenities at the fingertips of all who dwell there.

How to Handle the Final Walk-Through Inspection Before You Close

The final walk-through of a home is your last chance to make sure all is as it should be before you close on the deal. During this crucial visit, you’ll have the opportunity to see if anything has changed from the last time you visited.

You’ll be able to make sure that all aspects of the home are in the same condition as when you agreed to purchase it.

Is it Possible to Buy a Home With Bad Credit?

Getting approved for a mortgage can be pretty challenging these days. Lenders are rather stringent with their lending requirements and aren’t in the business of loaning out money to just anyone. Nowadays, you’ve got to meet strict criteria in order to get approved for a conventional mortgage, and that includes having good credit.

INFOGRAPHIC: California Sales Report For February 2018

What is an ‘Alienation Clause’ in Real Estate?

If you’re buying or selling a home that still has a mortgage on it, you’ll likely be dealing with what’s known the lending world as an ‘alienation clause’.

Also known as a ‘due on sale clause’, an alienation clause gives lenders the power to require the home loan to be immediately payable in full when the homeowner sells the property and the title is transferred to the buyer.

How Sellers Can Attract Multiple Offers on Their Homes

Depending on where you live and the temperature of the market in your area, attracting several offers on your home at once might already be easy enough. California’s hot real estate market as of late has seen markets where bidding wars are a regular occurrence.

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