Tammy Vertrees's (tammysrealestate) Blog
San Diego, California Real Estate Homes and Consulting
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2008
How much money will I have to come up with to buy a home? Answer: Well, that depends on a number of factors, including the cost of the house and the type of mortgage you get. In general, you need to come up with enough money to cover three costs: earnest money - the deposit you make on the hom...
12/12/2008
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Can I become a homebuyer even if I have had bad credit and don't have much for a down-payment? Answer: You may be a good candidate for one of the federal mortgage programs. Start by contacting one of the HUD-funded housing counseling agencies that can help you sort through your options. Also, ...
12/12/2008
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Why should I buy, instead of rent? Answer: A home is an investment. When you rent, you write your monthly check and that money is gone forever. But when you own your home, you can deduct the cost of your mortgage loan interest from your federal income taxes, and usually from your state taxes. ...
12/12/2008
Will Real Estate Values ever begin to appreciate again? When will the nation’s property values begin to appreciate again? This is the $64,000 question that real estate professionals, investors, and mortgage professionals would like to know. The truth is nobody can accurately predict the return...
12/12/2008
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Now is a great time to buy a home Your time has arrived to get the house you have dreamed about in the location of your choice. With the state of the current market, buyers can negotiate better prices and terms on homes that have been on the market for an extended period due to a number of rea...
12/05/2008
