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September 7th, 2015 at 9:30 am

home buying programs

Think you can’t become a homeowner? Think again. Did you know programs are available to help you purchase your home? Some of the biggest hurdles, such as saving for a down payment, can be supplemented through government-run programs. We’ve outlined below a few reputable programs and tools to check out if you’re in the market for a new home.

  • Mortgage assistance search through the California Association of REALTORs®. Use this search tool to identify potential down payment assistance programs in your area. The tool will review municipal and state-level websites to find a program that works for you. Begin your search here. (more…)

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September 3rd, 2015 at 10:00 am

Noteworthy Home

If you’ve ever thought the pirate’s life was for you, but you’re also inclined to live a luxury lifestyle, we’ve found your perfect home.

Located in a private cul-de-sac in Coto de Caza is a sprawling estate that, when seen from above, closely resembles a theme park. As you approach the front door, however, you realize that this impressive home has much more to it than the half-scale replica pirate ship that first catches everyone’s attention.

Large, open rooms and impressive architecture are defining features in the main house. An elegant staircase enhanced by a sparkling chandelier greets guests and beckons them upstairs. Downstairs, a spacious kitchen that would delight any chef funnels into a living area complete with a fully stocked bar. This is just one of the many luxury amenities in this estate, which includes a billiards room, home theater, lounge, two offices, and seven fireplaces.
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September 2nd, 2015 at 10:00 am

contest

We’ve had another successful year at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, and we’d like to celebrate with you. The Celebrate Success Contest, which started yesterday, is a chance to share your success story from the last year with us.

Participating in our contest is easy.

All you have to do is:
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September 1st, 2015 at 10:00 am

luxury real estate agent

Because our luxury-home specialists have a tenacious drive to be the very best in their industry, they always go the extra mile for their clients. In Lori Koppel’s case, it’s more like 7,000 miles. Lori and her multilingual team will soon travel to Guangzhou, China, for the country’s leading luxury real estate exhibition. LPS Guangzhou 2015 is an exclusive, high-profile, invitation-only event that takes place September 18-20 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel.

Attendees include some of China’s most elite home buyers, leading international real estate companies and brands, and specialty real estate sales associates. Some of the most exceptional properties available will be showcased by over 90 exhibitors from 35 countries.
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August 31st, 2015 at 10:00 am

have your best yard sale yet

Everyone says they should get rid of their unwanted stuff by holding a yard sale. But not everyone wants to put in the time and effort.

Why not? You’re organized at work. You see the right and wrong things others do at their yard/garage sales. With a little planning and organization, you can hold an appealing sale that will not only help de-clutter your space, but also bring in extra cash so you can buy something new or make improvements to your home!

Technology has made it easier than ever to promote and conduct your sale. Social media, smartphone and tablet apps, and wireless credit-card readers are just some of the ways to bring a sale into the 21st century.

We talked to some yard sale veterans on both sides of the cash box, and searched the web to come up with tips on how to prepare for and conduct a sale. If you try them, or come up with any new approaches for your next sale, share your experiences in the comment section below.
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