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April 18th, 2022 at 11:00 am

How does earnest money work?

Home buying seems like a fairly straightforward process. You give the seller money, and they give you the real property. In reality, the process of selling a home is much more complicated. Money gets paid at various points and passes through several hands before you can even set foot into a new home.

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March 28th, 2022 at 11:00 am

What’s the difference between a condo and an apartment?

If you’ve ever been confused about the differences between an apartment and a condo, you’re not alone. Like many terms used in real estate lingo, the distinctions can be subtle, obscure, and hard to track. 

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March 27th, 2022 at 11:00 am

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What is the process of a probate house sale?

Whether you’re on the buying or selling end of probate property, there’s no doubt: it’s an arduous process. From 10% deposits to courtroom auctions, probate sales are fraught with unique regulations and processes. 

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February 28th, 2022 at 11:00 am

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Buying a home can lead to a lot of confusing questions as a first-time homebuyer, including which questions to ask your mortgage lender.

With so many people taking the leap into homeownership and investing in their future, we sat down with Danny Valentini, Area Manager for Prosperity Home Mortgage, to ask what he thinks homebuyers should be asking their lenders before purchasing a home.

With Danny’s help, we narrowed it down to five questions that borrowers should ask when applying for a home loan.

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October 21st, 2021 at 11:00 am

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Finding the home of your dreams is one of the most amazing feelings, but it comes with plenty of complications. Some of which include how long does it take to build a new house or even how much does it cost to build a new house. While you can rely on experts like the team at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties to help you through the process, knowing where to start can come with its own difficulties.

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