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mortgage questions for homebuyers

7 Frequently Asked Questions about Obtaining a Mortgage

Nicki & Karen » October 11, 2021

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Tagged buying a home, Mortgage

There are two primary methods you can use to purchase a home. If you have enough cash, it’s possible to pay the en ...

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291 Garden Drive Sherwood Country Club

What is Escrow and Who Pays Escrow Fees?

Nicki & Karen » April 23, 2018

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Tagged buying a home, escrow

Escrow can be a very complicated process if you’ve never purchased a home before, but it is important to know th ...

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2593 Newbern Court, Sherwood Country Club

Everything You Need to Know About Home Inspections

Nicki & Karen » March 5, 2018

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Tagged buying a home, luxury homes

When you’re getting ready to sell a home or would like to determine the quality of the property that you’re ...

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Southern California’s Secret Celebrity Enclave

Nicki & Karen » September 15, 2011

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  • Hidden Valley
  • Luxury Real Estate
  • Ranches
  • Real Estate
  • Thousand Oaks

Tagged buying a home, california real estate, Hidden Valley, home selling, karen crystal, lifestyle, Los Angeles, Luxury, luxury homes, Luxury Lifestyle, luxury real estate, Malibu, Property, ranches, real estate blog, realtor.com blogs, sherwood, sothebys realty, southern california, southern california blog, southern california luxury real estate, southern california luxury realty, Thousand Oaks, ventura county real estate, Westlake Village

Hidden Valley: Southern California’s Secret Celebrity Enclave Interview and post by : Deidre Woollard & Candice Ce ...

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Staging Luxury Property | The Emotional Quotient

Nicki & Karen » June 7, 2010

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  • Luxury Real Estate

Tagged buying a home, dream home, Golf, hidden hills homes, Hidden Valley, home debt, home selling, lifestyle, Los Angeles, Luxury, Luxury Lifestyle, luxury real estate, Property, ranches, sherwood, staging, Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village

A look through the eyes of the luxury buyer reveals an emotional core. By: Karen Crystal Whether it’s a polite con ...

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When Billionaires Build, it’s time to Buy

Nicki & Karen » February 19, 2010

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Tagged buying a home, Hidden Valley, Luxury, luxury real estate, Property, realtor.com blogs, sherwood, Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village

Forbes estimates he is the 183rd richest person in the world, with a net worth of 3.3 billion US Dollars, and he lives r ...

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Is it Better to Pay Off a Debt or Buy a House? Ask a REALTOR®

Nicki & Karen » December 13, 2009

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  • Luxury Real Estate

Tagged buying a home, home debt, pay off debt

Question My wife and I are looking forward to buying our first home this year. However, we go back and forth on one issu ...

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