Home Buying Information Center:
Please review the following links:
Having a good understanding of the home buying process can help you make a sound decision. Consider this web page your one stop resource for reliable home buying information, use the links below to review some great websites. Information is updated regularly.
If you have any questions about buying South OC coastal real estate, please call me directly or use the "Request" form below.
- Home Buying Rights
Homes & Communities
- Home Buying Guide
Home Ownership & Education
- DRE Home Buying Info
Great site for home buyers posted by the California Dept. Of Real Estate. Lots of quality info and protective measures for today's home buyer and real estate investor.
- The ABC's of Real Estate
Home Buying Articles & Advice
- Real Estate Dictionary
A Glossary of real estate words and terms alphabetized for your convenience.
- House Hunting 101
Some great house hunting tips! What questions to ask. How to get organized.
- Comparing Homes
Excellent advice on how to compare homes. The best way to access value.
- First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit!
A tax credit of up to $8,000 is available for qualified first-time home buyers.
- Renting vs. Buying
Excellent worksheet for making the comparison between renting and buying (based on personal factors with your input).
- Tax Savings
Excellent worksheet for calculating how much you will save on income taxes by purchasing a home (based on personal factors with your input).
- How Much House Can You Afford?
Simple worksheet calculates how much home you can afford (based on personal factors with your input).
- How Much Can You Borrow?
Excellent worksheet to help you determine how much you can borrow (based on personal factors with your input).
- Down Payment & Closing Costs
Information on down payments and closing costs. Calculate your down payment & closing costs (based on your specific factors that you input).
- All About Mortgages
Very informative site that explains the different types of mortgages available in today's market (Mortgage 101).
- Fixed or Adjustable Rate?
This worksheet allows you to calculate which type of loan is best for you (based on personal factors that you input).
- Adjustable Rate Mortgage Calculator
Find out how much monthly payments might be with an adjustable rate mortgage (based on personal factors that you input).
- Fixed Rate Mortgage Calculator
Find out how much monthly payments might be with an fixed rate mortgage (based on personal factors that you input).
- Owning A Home
Basic information regarding home ownership. Ongoing commitment, new issues and responsibilities can arise at any time.
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