Category Archives: Real Estate – Sellers & Buyers

3 Pros, 3 Cons of Buying New Construction

Posted on May 22, 2018 by Dawn O'Neal

In my career, when helping my clients through a new home purchase, I would suggest they have an independent property inspector make the final walk through with us prior to signing off acceptance of the final build-out. Many seller reps … Continue reading →

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Visual Impact of an Interest Rate Increase

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Dawn O'Neal

Posted in Bubble, Buyers, Buying a Home, Credit score, FHA & VA Loans, For Sale By Owner, Lenders & Loans, Real Estate - Sellers & Buyers, REALTOR® | Tagged ARMs, Bubble, California, credit, Home, interest rates, Lien, Loan, loans, Mortgage loan, mortgages, Real Estate Sales | Leave a comment

GIVING YOUR HOUSE A ROUTINE PHYSICAL

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Dawn O'Neal

Published Date 5/8/2018 You get your teeth checked and cleaned and when you remember to do it, go to the doc for a physical. You regularly take your car in for maintenance checks and don’t give it a second thought. … Continue reading →

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Should Sellers Pay for Their Own Inspection?

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Dawn O'Neal

From personal experience I see both sides of the question as to whether or not a seller should get a home inspections prior to listing their home for sale. My personal opinion is that it will help significantly reduce potential … Continue reading →

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How to Prevent a Low Appraisal

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Dawn O'Neal

DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | FRIDAY, MAY 04, 2018 Many buyers are offering more than the asking price on properties undergoing bidding wars, but when the appraisal reveals the true market value of the home, they may find they’ve agreed … Continue reading →

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Calif. Dethroned as Hottest Housing Market

Posted on April 27, 2018 by Dawn O'Neal

DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 2018 California does not dominate realtor.com®’s hottest housing markets list for this month—the first time in years. Each month, realtor.com® ranks the top metro areas where homes sell the fastest and where … Continue reading →

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DEMOGRAPHICS-Interesting Speculations

Posted on April 3, 2018 by Dawn O'Neal

4 Demographic Shifts Worth Watching DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | TUESDAY, APRIL 03, 2018 The aging of America, more immigrants, and a population that’s heading south are a few big trends to watch that will likely have a great impact … Continue reading →