Category: Edge For Buyers
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The Trendline – Venice – January 2021
The MLS just dropped its December listings data and I’m seeing a continuation of interesting trends in Venice. Most other Silicon Beach communities are experiencing a listings shortage, but Venice has seen an increasing number of new listings since the pandemic began. In fact, Venice currently has more than 8…
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6 Current Realities In Real Estate That Might Surprise You
Can you remember back to this time last year? Real estate was on fire and it looked like 2020 was going to be a banner year! Then the news about COVID broke, followed by rounds of stay at home orders and lots of questions about our economy and what would…
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5 Expert Views on the 2021 Housing Market
The housing market was a shining star in 2020, fueling the economic turnaround throughout the country. As we turn our attention to 2021, can we expect real estate to continue showing such promise? Here’s what four experts have to say about the year ahead. As somebody who follows our local…
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The Only 1st Time Home Buyer Checklist You’ll Need
There are tons of checklists around for 1st time home buyers! No matter what list you use, number one on your list should always be about picking your agent. Your agent is the person who can help you navigate every other step, including picking a lender. Think Quicken is going…
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Remote Home Buying
Remote home buying is not new. Relocating executives and military families have been taking advantage of virtual home buying for decades. During the pandemic, it was really a thing, but heck, virtual home buying just plain makes sense for busy people and might be a new “thing” that outlives the…
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Rent vs. Buy: How to Decide What’s Best for You
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, median rent continues to rise. With today’s low mortgage rates, there’s great opportunity for current renters to make a move into homeownership that stretches each dollar a little bit further. While the best timeline to buy a home is different for everyone, the question…
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Key Terms To Know In The Homebuying Process
AppraisalA professional analysis used to estimate the value of a homeA necessary step in validating a home’s worth to you and your lender as you secure financing. Closing CostsFees required to be paid in escrow to close the transactionThese costs include loan points, title insurance, lender fees, property taxes and…
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Does Mortgage Prequalification Affect Your Credit Score?
Getting prequalified for a mortgage likely won’t affect your credit, but it can help you determine how much you can borrow. Generally, the prequalification process is quick and straightforward. Once a lender reviews your basic credit and financial information, it can determine if you’re likely to qualify for a mortgage,…
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11 Credit Myths: Don’t Fall for ‘Em
Forget everything you’ve heard about credit. Well, maybe not everything. “Living within your means” is always important, but you should be willing to rethink what you know. Because when it comes to debt, credit reports, and credit scores, conventional wisdom is peppered with myths, misunderstandings, and misrepresentations. Credit is a…
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Winter is the Best Time to Buy a Home
Buyers willing to close the day after Christmas realize biggest discounts. The analysis also looks at best months to buy at the state level. ATTOM Data Solutions, curator of the nation’s premier property database and first property data provider of Data-as-a-Service (DaaS), today released its annual analysis of the best days…
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