Category Archives: REALTOR®

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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MORTGAGE MUSTS … In Plain English

Posted on September 3, 2018 by Dawn O'Neal

Be prepared for this process up front and it will make your transaction go so much smoother.  There are lots of moving parts to getting approved for your loan,  but luckily your REALTOR® has done this many times before and … Continue reading →

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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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Should Listing Photos Be Removed After the Sale?

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Dawn O'Neal

Interesting article from National Association of REALTORS® feed today.  It might gain some traction in the future and probably can be suppressed from the local MLS listings by agents after a sale, but getting ALL pictures removed for ALL websites … 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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