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VIDEO: How FPRE Works with Buyers

Category: Planning Stage

At Fitzpatrick and Prince, home buying is like purchasing a custom tailored suit. We listen to what you want then tailor a buying strategy to help you find a home that is a perfect fit.

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Short Sales: What Are They and How Can I Buy One?

Category: Planning Stage

Everyone loves a great deal and the next two years may be one of the best times to take advantage of some of the lowest home prices we have seen in years. Most of these great deals happen to be short sales.

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Foreclosures: What Are They and How Can I Buy One?

Category: Planning Stage

Surely you've heard all about foreclosures in this troubled market. But what exactly are they and could it really buying one be a good idea? This article gives an overview of foreclosures and how you can buy one.

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Types of Loans and How to Qualify

Category: Planning Stage

When it comes to loans, home buyers are not without options. So, if you are a buyer, how can you know what option is right for you? Find out what your options are in this article.

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Bank or Broker: Who Should I Get My Loan From?

Category: Planning Stage

Here is your goal: get the best deal. You may find the best loan with a bank. You may find it with a broker. It all depends on your particular situation and what sort of loan you require.

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How Does My Credit and "FICO Score" Affect My New Loan

Category: Planning Stage

Credit Score, Credit Rating, FICO Score, these are all terms used to describe basically the same thing: your money borrowing risk level. Lenders use this information to determine if they should lend you money.

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VIDEO: The Experts Talk Loans

Category: Planning Stage

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It's All About the Schools: Buying in the Right District

Category: Finding a Home

Critical to every home buyer’s home search is education. Whether or not the home buyer has children, schools add or lessen value for every home in their district.

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HOA's: What Are They Good For?

Category: Finding a Home

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VIDEO: Common Pitfalls Buyers Fall Into

Category: Finding a Home

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What Are "Mello Roos"

Category: Finding a Home

Did you know that you might be responsible for the cost of public improvement projects used to build your neighborhood? In most states, property taxes cover this sort of thing, but California is an exception.

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If It Sounds Too Good To Be True...

Category: Finding a Home

"Money doesn’t grow on trees." You will never find a pennies-on-a-dollar sort of deal. If you think you’ve found one, get suspicious. Very suspicious.

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VIDEO: How to Find Property Tax and Mello Roos Information

Category: Finding a Home

Find out right now whether you can afford the taxes and mello roos on your dream home.

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Taxes: Impound or Not?

Category: Finding a Home

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VIDEO: Checklist Before the Purchase

Category: Finding a Home

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Insurance: Is It Really Necessary?

Category: Buying Process

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Calculators: Figure Out What You Can Afford

Category: Buying Process

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Purchase Costs: What Fees Can Buyers Expect to Pay?

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VIDEO: What Is Escrow?

Category: Buying Process

You’ve probably heard of it, but like Worcestershire sauce, you aren’t sure what it is or what it does. Escrow companies play an important role in home buying / selling process. Watch this video to learn about escrow.

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Professional Home Inspections: Why and How Much?

Category: Buying Process

Find out how a $400 payment can protect your million dollar investment. If you ask us, it's well worth it.

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What Is the Purpose of an Appraisal?

Category: Buying Process

I’m selling a penny for ten dollars. It was minted a month ago, is very shiny, will look good enclosed in glass, and will undoubtedly be a source of pride for you.

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VIDEO: Escrow Is About To Close, What Should I Do?

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Agent Comissions, Explained

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Learn about the lesser-known facts of how to sell a home to another agent's clients and net the highest profits.

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VIDEO: Welcome Home, Helpful Advice for New Homeowners

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Setting Up Utilities (First Steps in Your New Home)

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Finding Professionals to Upgrade My New Home

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So you have just purchased your new home and you cannot believe how great a buy it was. You are very excited and cannot wait to move in; everything about the home is just perfect! Except that on thing ...

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