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Resources for buying or selling a home in Santa Cruz.

Beginning Your Home Search

Once you've determined that you're ready to buy, it's time to begin thinking about where you want to look. You'll find there are many questions you must answer about the...

Determining Your Home’s Value

Appraisals and CMAs Appraisals are primarily used to protect the lender's interest in the property. Lenders can be hesitant to issue a mortgage to credit-risky borrowers, they don't like to...

Home Financing

Pre-Approval vs. Pre-Qualification Friday Realty recommends that buyers get pre-approved prior to initiating the mortgage process to determine the best type of mortgage for you and avoid rushing into a...

Deciding To Sell

You've probably already considered your personal reasons for selling. Now you need to take into account the other factors involved, such as market conditions, your property's value and tax implications....

The Transaction from End to End

Now that you've found the perfect home, it's time to get the deal rolling. You'll need to sign a residential purchase agreement, make an offer, put down a deposit, conduct...

Credit Information

For many homebuyers, credit is a big consideration in the buying process. In applying for a mortgage, your credit may be the single factor that opens or closes the door...

Making Your Home More Salable

Before you put your home on the market, take an impartial look at your property, inside and out. You may have only one chance to pique potential buyers' interest when...

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