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Raymond Stoklosa

5 Signs It Is and Is NOT Time to Buy in San Mateo

By · March 9th, 2008

I hear this question all the time. The answer lies in whether home ownership is right for you, now, rather than the state of the market. Real estate markets are cyclical and always in flux. Home values can move higher, lower or remain flat for periods of time. Nevertheless, the local market is what it [...]

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Part II: The 12 Biggest Mistakes Even Smart Peninsula Home Buyers Make…

By · December 8th, 2007

Here are another few keep in mind as you look for your new home this weekend… Mistake #4 — Bidding blind Blind bidders ignore recent sales activity of competitive homes, and pay a steep price for their over-sight. Listing prices are not indicative of the real value of a home. The Seller’s Agent (e.g. Listing [...]

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14 Steps to Buying a Home

By · December 5th, 2007

You may have read yesterday and thought, this is great, but I am buying a home for the first time… what do I need to do? So I have outlined the steps to your transaction below: Do Your Homework — Determine you needs and wants. Prioritize. Interview and select your Buyer’s Agent Understand the Current [...]

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Part I: The 12 Biggest Mistakes Even Smart Peninsula Home Buyers Make

By · November 30th, 2007

I have been talking for years about home buying mistakes that even my smart clients make and many real estate experts agree that these recommendations are vital to successful home buying. Don’t let enthusiasm cloud your good judgment. From emotions to economics observe the following guidelines and increase the likelihood of achieving the best home [...]

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Common Questions and Answers About Your Real Estate Transaction

By · November 20th, 2007

If you’ve been doing your homework, you are hopefully more comfortable with your real estate transaction now, but don’t worry if you still have some questions. Here is the latest group of common questions my clients have… Should I be concerned about a housing bubble? All real estate is local and particular and so national [...]

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