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Real Estate Tip: Mastering Your Next Move

October 9th, 2007 · No Comments

Spread moving day over several weeks to avoid the hassles of a last-minute scramble  
5 Weeks Before The Move

Take an objective look at what you own, and decide what can be left behind.  Extra weight  on the moving van costs more.
Draw a floor plan of your new home, and consider where you’ll want to place the furniture. Mark […]

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Real Estate Finance: One of the World’s Leading Experts on Credit Derivatives Explains The Secondary Market Credit Crunch

October 4th, 2007 · No Comments

This article was forwarded to me from one of my clients who is retired from Moody’s and S & P…this is one of the most clear and concise explanations I have read on the current state of affairs in the secondary market as related to the credit crunch. Read on-
Satyajit Das, one of the world’s […]

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Move Up Buyer: How to Buy Another Home Without Selling Your Current Home First

October 1st, 2007 · 1 Comment

Avoid the inconvenience and added expense of moving into a rental home in between selling your current home and buying another suitable property. Now move-up buyers can find relief with an affordable and flexible financing strategy. By obtaining an equity line of credit secured by your current home, you can position yourself to find the right […]

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List Your Home: Seven Questions You Must Ask a Realtor

September 26th, 2007 · No Comments

Seven Questions You Must Ask a Realtor Before You List Your Home 
Many home sellers make the critical mistake of thinking all Realtors are the same. Start by doing a few hours of research.  Ask around… who’s the most active agent?  Compile a list of agent names and use these questions to help you determine which agent is […]

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Move Up Buyer: Six Insider Secrets to Avoid Trade-Up Mistakes

September 24th, 2007 · No Comments

Making a local move usually means selling one home and buying another. The secret to making it all come together is coordination. Take a moment to review the six insider secrets to a successful move.

Get all the facts early: Determine a realistic fair market value for your current home. Find out how much equity you […]

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Credit Scores: The Five Factors of Credit Scoring

September 13th, 2007 · No Comments

A good credit score can mean the difference between a low mortgage rate with conventional financing and a restrictive, higher-rate loan. There are five factors that impact consumer credit scores. They are listed here in order of importance:
1. Payment history has a 35% impact.
Paying debt on time and in full has a positive impact, and […]

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Live Interview With Pete Sabine and Ross McGowan on KTVU Channel 2

September 3rd, 2007 · 3 Comments

Click on the photo to view a Live Interview With Pete Sabine and Ross McGowan on KTVU Channel 2

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Welcome to my blog

August 15th, 2007 · 2 Comments

I’m glad you could join me.

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