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Category Archives: The purchase process
Why is the Contingency Period Important?
Here’s why the contingency period in the real estate contract is important to you Continue reading
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Are You Willing to Ask for Help?
Many first time buyers start out their home search looking on-line and perhaps driving around and stopping in at open houses. Some have an idea about what buying a home entails, from friends or family, but some have little or … Continue reading
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More on Negotiating Repairs After Your Home Inspection
Here are some things to know about repairs negotiations on your new home purchase Continue reading
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When Do I get the Keys to My New Home?
Buyers often ask – when do I get my keys to my house? Here’s the answer. Continue reading
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California Buyers and Natural Hazards Reports
If you are buying a home in Carlsbad or elsewhere in California you need to know about the natural hazards disclosures and earthquake safety reports Continue reading
Buying a Home is a Part-Time Job, or More
Buying a home is a part-time job. Here’s why. Continue reading
What Happens After the Due Diligence Period?
In the process of purchasing Carlsbad real estate (or elsewhere here in California), the period once you have completed the due diligence may seem a bit of a letdown. After all, you’ve been through all the anxiety of: finding the … Continue reading


