Buying a Home in Southern California

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Buying a Home

Buying a home can be very exciting, and very scary! Even if you've been through the process before, the process of purchasing a home in California has changed over the last few years as regulations and laws change. But that shouldn't discourage you! Buying a home can be one of the best things you can do for your financial future.

Having an experienced REALTOR® to help you through the process is essential. We have Agents On-Demand ready to help you now: Call (888) 7-MOVE-ME. Or keep reading for more options!

Quick Overview of Home Buying Process

1. The Online Home Search: You can either start this process on your own using this website's Advanced Search, or with one of our Agents On-Demand.

2. Get a Home Loan: Get pre-qualified or pre-approved. Many consider this the first step. Without knowing what you can afford or what type of loan will work best for you, you're just kicking tires.

3. Building Your Tour: After your pre-approval, start selecting homes you would like to see in person. Your agent can then do the "laundry" on the details of the house. This is helpful to uncover any specifics that won't work for your loan, tastes or situation.

5. Tour the Homes: This is an exciting time! Enjoy the tour, but keep your eyes open. Make sure you inspect all aspects of the homes on tour, especially the ones you are considering making an offer on.

6. Make an Offer: If you found something you like, it's time to make an offer! Consult your trusted REALTOR® for the details of the offer.

7. Enter Escrow: Once you have a deal, you will "go into escrow". Escrow consists of but is not limited to earnest money and down payment deposits, inspections, repair and other negotiations, and transferring the property and everything that goes with it.

8. Take Possession: Move in or take possession of the home. This is when you get your keys!

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California Homes & Real Estate For Sale

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4860 E Lane Avenue Unit #229, Fresno $74,900

This condo completely renovated and loaded with upgrades like a brick fireplace, huge laundry room and vaulted ceilings. It also has HVAC, a spacious master bedroom, lami...

  • 1 Beds
  • 1 Baths
  • MD18095043 MLS
  • Active Status
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430 Cloverdale Lane, San Jose $1,249,500

Home is a 1955 original and looking for a good Investor

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • ML81702369 MLS
  • Active Status
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3109 Bison Way, Ontario $460,000

Extremely well kept home with pride of ownership. Everything in this home has been updated or upgraded. Newer dual pane windows with Plantation Window Shutters gives you ...

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • CV18094896 MLS
  • Active Status
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150 Saratoga Avenue Unit #345, Santa Clara $525,000

Best value ever Unit in Santa Clara! Rare 1bed, 1bath condo located w/in one of the few buildings w/in the Vista Del Lago community. Cupertino Schools! Laminated flooring...

  • 1 Beds
  • 1 Baths
  • ML81702368 MLS
  • Active Status
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1817 6th Street, Berkeley $1,398,888

Hot location!! Duplex with in-law unit. Upper unit has 4 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms. Lower unit has 2 Bedrooms, 1 bathroom and one in-laws house. Both units have separate w...

  • ML81702267 MLS
  • Active Status
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41907 Carleton Way, Temecula $879,000

QUALITY HOME IN THE DESIRABLE PROMENADE DEVELOPMENT. ENTER HOME TO A GORGEOUS MARBLE FOYER LEADING TO A GRAND PIANO SIZE LIVING ROOM . TWO DINING ROOMS---ONE IS LIKE HAVI...

  • 5 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • PW18094945 MLS
  • Active Status
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7741 Sandalwood Way, Stanton $430,000

Beautiful townhouse with single level which is no one below or above it, corner lot have front entry and side yard entrance. Home equipted with 2 attached garages go str...

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • OC18095004 MLS
  • Active Status
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10505 Rainier Street, Sun Valley $499,900

Minutes away from Burbank. Excellent starter home 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, dining area, enclosed service porch, 2 car garage, hardwood floors under the carpet. Spaci...

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Baths
  • BB18095031 MLS
  • Active Status
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3850 Kauai Drive, San Jose $729,990

HOME SWEET HOME! Great opportunity for 1st time Buyer. Home is newly remodel with new fresh interior paint. New floor has been installed. New remodeled kitchen & bathroom...

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • ML81699642 MLS
  • Active Status
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6 San Clemente Trail, Carmel By The Sea $3,995,000

This lovely 5 bedroom, 5 ½ bath Mediterranean home is private and convenient to all of the amenities. Just walk out the door for great hikes or a game of golf. A 4,859 s...

  • 5 Beds
  • 6 Baths
  • ML81702362 MLS
  • Active Status

Based on information from California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. as of . This information is for your personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties you may be interested in purchasing. Display of MLS data is usually deemed reliable but is NOT guaranteed accurate by the MLS. Buyers are responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information and should investigate the data themselves or retain appropriate professionals. Information from sources other than the Listing Agent may have been included in the MLS data. Unless otherwise specified in writing, Broker/Agent has not and will not verify any information obtained from other sources. The Broker/Agent providing the information contained herein may or may not have been the Listing and/or Selling Agent.

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