First Timers

I hope you find the information below is just what you need to help make your first time all you’ve heard and hoped it would be. I know it’s scary, yet exciting at the same time, but the more you know about home ownership, the better choices you’ll make. Learn the do’s and don’ts and find some great ideas and resources in these first-time buyer articles.

Think you’re ready to buy? Read on.

Stir Up the Co-Homeowner Friendship Mix

by Lydia Gable January 27, 2011 First Timers

Even though home prices are the most affordable ever and mortgage rates are at the lowest in decades, there is still a population of homeowner “wannabes” who aren’t in a position to buy.

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What Rates First Time Home Buyer’s Should Expect

by November 18, 2010 First Timers

Mortgage rates have been and continue to be at record lows but what is not being reported is that being eligible for those rates is becoming increasingly difficult and especially first time homebuyers are having difficultly in being approved.

Loan History

Even if you are not currently carrying a large amount of outstanding debt, lenders look at loan history, …

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Free First Time Home Buyer Forum To Be Televised

by June 15, 2010 First Timers

Calling all first time homebuyers! Come for a fun and informative evening and best of all it is free! June 15 at 7 p.m. in the Civic Arts Plaza Board Room, “The Home Purchasing Cycle,” will present a panel discussion on purchasing a home in the Conejo Valley for first time buyers. This will be …

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Are You Ready To Be A Homeowner?

by May 18, 2010 First Timers

Eventhough we are currently in a “buyers market” that is very benefical to buyers shopping for a new home, many potential homebuyers are still not completely decided as to if they are ready to make the plunge into homeownership. There is a huge selection of homes priced right and low interest rates that appeal to homebuyers, but …

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