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First steps to buying a home

We have an awesome buyers guide that we'd be happy to send to you.  Just click  Contact Us  and fill out the form and type in Buyers Guide in the comments box.  We'll email it to you. 

Buying a home California

First, make sure your credit record is good enough for lenders to consider giving you a loan. Get a copy of your credit report in advance. (You can do this online for free at www.annualcreditreport.com). If your credit history is not so great, you still may be able to get a loan.  FHA loans are easier to qualify for than conventional loans.  If your credit is really poor, you probably won't be able to buy a home until you improve your credit scores. 

Figuring out what you want.  Make two lists:  those things that you want and those things that you need.  There is a difference between the two. Decide what you must have and those things that would be nice to have.  Below are a couple of examples: 

  • Two bedrooms, two baths - must have
  • Safe, quiet neighborhood - must have
  • Garden  - would like to have

What can you afford?  You will need to find out how much you can afford to pay monthly for your house payment.  Talk to two or three different lenders. Your house payment will include the principle (the actual loan), the interest on the loan, and most of the time it will also include the property taxes that are due each year (divided by 12 months) and as well as your homeowner's insurance. 

The most important  step - Get your financing taken care of before you start looking in earnest.   Sellers won't consider an offer without a pre-approval letter from the buyer's lender.  You will also have to show what is called "proof of funds" or proof that you have the cash necessary for closing the transaction (closing costs and down payment).

Starting the house hunt. When you have an idea of what you can afford, you can decide what type of home you would like - a condo or townhouse or a detached single family home. If you haven't found one yet, now is the time to find a good Realtor. Call Pedersen Real Estate (951 840-5212).  We will help you to know what to look for and what to avoid, provide reliable references for other experts you'll need along the line and will represent you in negotiations and throughout the entire transaction.

Closing Costs

The fees associated with the buying or selling of a home are called closing costs. Certain fees are automatically assigned to either the buyer or the seller or both; other costs are either negotiable or dictated by local custom.  Both the buyer and the seller have closing costs.

Buyer closing costs

When a buyer applies for a loan, lenders are required to provide them with an estimate of the closing costs. The fees vary according to several factors, including the type of loan they applied for and the terms of the purchase agreement. Some of the closing costs, especially those associated with the loan application, are actually paid in advance. There are other costs that buyers will have that are not associated with their loan.  Here are some typical buyer closing costs include: (this list is does not include all closing costs)

Down payment
Loan fees (loan origination fee, application fee, processing fee, credit report)
Prepaid interest and prepaid property taxes
Inspection fees
Appraisal

Mortgage insurance (typically 1 years premium plus an escrow of 2 months)
Hazard insurance (typically 1 years premium plus an escrow of 2 months)
Title insurance (required by your lender) - not required if you are paying all cash Escrow fees   

Want to learn more about buying a house, click here to contact us.                                                                                        

If you are thinking of buying a parcel of land to build a home, here are the main steps:

1. Find available land for sale
2. Purchase the lot - most likely you will have to pay cash as it is extremely difficult to get a loan for land
3. Understand zoning restrictions
4. Examine the lot's suitability for building
5. Evaluate utilities access
6. Get quotes from home builders

Note: obtaining financing to cover the cost of construction is more complicated than obtaining a mortgage for an already-built home. Therefore, buyers should consult with lenders before purchasing a property to inform themselves of the likelihood of obtaining a loan and how the construction financing process works.

 

Learn more about closing costs

Learn about Getting a Loan & What Banks Are Looking At

 

What are Mello Roos?  If you are thinking about buying a home in CA built in about 2000 or newer you need to read this. 

Read our blog post about why buyers should use a buyer's agent instead of the listing agent

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