Buyer Tips and Reports

Buying a home can be the most significant investment in your life. The more prepared you are, the less overwhelming the buying process will be.

The goal of this page is to provide you with information to assist you in making an intelligent and informed decision.

Remember, if you have any further questions about the process, Watkins Realty Group is only a phone call or email away. We will be happy to assist you!

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Benefits of Owning your Own Home:

• Benefits of Home Ownership
• The Best Investment of the Decade?
• Income Tax Savings
• Automatic Savings

Important Items Before Buying a Home

• Steps to Buying a House
• Buyer Frequently Asked Questions
• Home Owner Associations and CC&Rs
• Surveying the Neighborhood

Applying for a Mortgage

• Don't Move Money Around
• Adding Credit Cards can Drive up Your Mortgage Rate
• Your FICO Score
• Improving Your FICO Score
• Six Steps to a Mortgage

Offering to Purchase Real Estate

• Determining Your Offer Price
• Writing an Offer to Purchase
• Contingencies in a Purchase Offer
• Earnest Money Deposit
• The Closing Date
• Transfer of Possession

Buyer Reports

Valuable and informative reports every Buyer should read!

• 10 Key Questions Homebuyers Should Ask Their Sellers
• How to Avoid Buying a "Bad" House
• How to Avoid Overpaying for Your Next Home
• The 10 Biggest Mistakes Homebuyers Make