Category Archives: Buying a Home

What Documents to Keep After Buying a Home

Posted on March 21, 2019 by Dawn O'Neal

I found this great article that I wanted to share with you.   It was written by Dana Bull in Finding Your First Home It is quite common now to receive most of these document from your REALTOR® or from Escrow on a … Continue reading →

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Seller Who Want to Save The Sale – Good Advice – Spend a Little

Posted on January 22, 2019 by Dawn O'Neal
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The Homeownership Dream

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Dawn O'Neal

Why don’t more renters try to buy a home? Perception perhaps? Continue reading →

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WINTER IS COMING…………..

Posted on September 9, 2018 by Dawn O'Neal

Some helpful reminders to get ready for winter – no matter where you live.

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Down Payment Delemma?

Posted on August 27, 2018 by Dawn O'Neal

Some helpful hints for Down Payment Assistance from California Association of REALTORS®.  In a Buyer’s market, sometimes the seller will credit buyer’s closing cost which helps with funds out-of-pocket too.  When the market swings to a buyer’s market, check out … Continue reading →

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Cost of For Sale By Owner – You Will Be Surprised!

Posted on July 26, 2018 by Dawn O'Neal

Courtesy NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of REALTORS®  July 16, 2018 You’ve heard of buyer’s remorse; but without your market expertise and sales skills to back them up, sellers who choose to sell their home on their own just may experience “seller’s regret” when … Continue reading →

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What is an ADU & Why You Should Care?

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Dawn O'Neal

Great Information if you are looking for additional space to care for loved ones and/or  several other options.  Check out this article from the LifeEdited.com website.   Dawn David Friedlander Architecture Jan 4, 2013 Accessory Dwelling Unit ADU Architecture What is an ADU … Continue reading →

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What Are Modular Homes vs Manufactured?

Posted on June 19, 2018 by Dawn O'Neal

Preparing to list a Modular Home I ran across this article that explains it well.  Not to be confused with a mobile home – now called manufactured homes  – the difference is often in the permanence. For instance modular homes are placed on a permanent foundation; … Continue reading →

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Homebuying Mistakes by Generation

Posted on June 13, 2018 by Dawn O'Neal

Make sure you check out these “Observations”.  They may help save you time and money!  Dawn

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Want a Vacation Home? Check the Tax Laws First

Posted on June 1, 2018 by Dawn O'Neal

Interesting issues to delve into before buying a home.  Smart tax planning up front will save many headaches down the road. – Dawn The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 is changing how buyers pay for that oceanfront condominium … Continue reading →

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