Home Buyer's Guide

The process of buying a home, either for a first time homebuyer or even an experienced real estate investor, can be stressful and challenging. Educating yourself and working with a great agent are the best ways to ensure that your home buying process will be as smooth as possible.

The current housing market offers unprecedented opportunities for first-time and move-up buyers as well as buyers seeking investment opportunities. Below is a great deal of helpful information that will keep you informed during the home buying process.

If you have any additional questions please feel free to Ask an Expert and we'll get right back to you with an answer. Happy home searching!! 

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Preparing to Buy a Home		Finding the Right Buyer's Agent
9 Steps to Owning (video) Tips for First Time Homebuyers  Renting VS Owning Determine your Buying Power Home Appreciation Common Homeowner Deductions Homebuyer checklist		Working with Eagle Properties Group Working with a REALTOR® Ethics in Real Estate Working with a Buyer's Agent
Purchase Financing for Buyers		Starting Your Property Search
Working with Eagle Financial Group Getting Pre-Qaulified Getting Pre-Approved Shopping for the Best Mortgage Do I need a Down payment? Loan Application Checklist The Loan Process >>Start your Loan Application<<		Before you start your home search The importance of the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Visiting Open Homes Using a property checklist Research neighborhood market conditions >>Start Your Home Search<< Search faster with Hot Sheets
Making an Offer		Importance of Home Inspections
The Basics of Making an Offer The Purchase Agreement What is Earnest Money Deposit? Contingencies in Offers The Art of Negotiating How Much Should I Offer? Homeowner Warranties		Why perform an inspection? Top Questions for Home Inspectors Reading your Home Inspection Making Repair Requests What if we find Mold in our home? What if we find Lead in our home? What if we find Radon Gas? Environmental Concerns
What Happens During Escrow		Closing the Purchase
How escrow works Real property vs. personal property		Guide to Buyer’s closing costs Customary closing cost guide for CA counties
After Closing		Property Types
Supplemental Property Taxes Our Recommended Professional Network		Buying Fixer Uppers  Buying Foreclosures / REO's Buying Short Sales
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