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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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What People Would Sacrifice to Buy a Home

Posted on May 24, 2018 by Dawn O'Neal

What would you sacrifice? – Dawn DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2018 Home buyers are willing to make extreme sacrifices and even give up some basic rights to get a chance at homeownership or help with their … Continue reading →

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Visual Impact of an Interest Rate Increase

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Dawn O'Neal
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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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California Dreamin’ – Can YOU Move In?

Posted on April 3, 2018 by Dawn O'Neal
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5 Things Buyers Should Never Compromise On

Posted on September 22, 2017 by Dawn O'Neal

DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 Sure, compromise between the buyer and seller is part of the game when getting to closing. But there are some things buyers should never acquiesce—or they’ll likely regret their home purchase. … Continue reading →

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What do you NEED to know about CREDIT SCORES?

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Dawn O'Neal

Information straight from the California Association of REALTORS® to help clarify the credit score myths!

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Why Everyone Is Talking About Mortgage Rates

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Dawn O'Neal

DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2015 Source: Freddie Mac Borrowing costs got even cheaper for home buyers and refinancers this week, as mortgage rates continued to descend. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 3.66 percent this week, the … Continue reading →

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