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Condo - Townhome Homeowner Associations

Buying a condo or townhome is about more than four walls and interior air space; it also means buying the homeowner association. Smart buyers examine all the homeowner association documents, including its latest financial statements, to determine if one is buying into a money pit or a gold mine. >>

Determining a Buyers or Sellers Market

When most people decide to sell or buy a home, very few stop to take the temperature of the marketplace or wonder if the market is conducive to the goals at hand. That's because most folks tend to think of their home as a place to live and not as an investment. Then there are Californians, for whom real estate seems to be a secondary, if not primary, religion. >>

Do You Need Title Insurance

Because buyers are involved in recording deed transfers and plotting land parcels, a lot can go wrong. You want title insurance because it will protect you against defects and human error. >>

Inspecting the Attic

Although inspecting attics is rarely foremost on a buyer's mind, there are a lot of good reasons why buyers need to get into an attic or send their home inspector into the attic before completing a home inspection. Attics should not be overlooked. An attic reflects the history of a home. It can provide clues to serious problems that might not be disclosed or even known by the current occupant of the home. >>

Reasons to Buy a Home

If you're like most first-time home buyers, you've probably listened to friends', family's and coworkers' advice, many of whom are encouraging you to buy a home. However, you may still wonder if buying a home is the right thing to do. Relax. Having reservations is normal. The more you know about why you should buy a home, the less scary the entire process will appear to you. Here are seven good reasons why you should buy a home. >>

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