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Bell Shaped Curve
In this video Craig explores how to buy a home while considering the bell shaped curve. Definition: A symmetrical bell–shaped curve that represents the distribution of values, frequencies, or probabilities of a set of data. It slopes downward from a point in the middle corresponding to the mean value, or the maximum probability. http://dictionary.com/browse/bell-curve The curve affects us […] More
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New Car or Bigger House? The Choice is Yours
Car commercials are so alluring; you know the ones, happy drivers accelerating around the curves with the wind in their hair and not a care in the world. It’s tough to head out to the garage and see your car with the slight ding in the door and stain on that seat. You want the […] More
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5 tips for finding the best mortgage lenders
5 tips for finding the best mortgage lenders To get a jump-start on the mortgage loan process, use these five tips to find the best lender for you. 1. GET YOUR CREDIT SCORE IN SHAPE Not everyone can qualify to buy a home; you have to meet certain credit and income criteria to assure mortgage […] More
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PROPERTY TAX INFORMATION
If you own property in the City of Corona or if you are responsible for the payment of a property tax bill, you should be aware of the following: Assessed Valuation The Riverside County Assessor assesses all property in the City of Corona on January 1 of each year. The value assessed on the property […] More
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SO YOU’RE THINKING ABOUT BUYING A HOME?
Sites like Zillow, Trulia, and Realtor.com want you to think that you start with the home search. Contrary to popular opinion, your first step is to choose a real estate agent. We all know there are important steps that need to be taken in the home buying process, BUT if you put one of these […] More
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Real Estate Investing Tips for Beginners
Simply stated, when investing in real estate, the goal is to put money to work today and allow it to increase so that you have more money in the future. The profit, or “return”, you make on your real estate investments must be enough to cover the risk you take, taxes you pay, and the costs of owning […] More
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U.S. housing market remains surprisingly robust.
After five years of strong house price growth, the U.S. housing market remains strong. Demand is strengthening, and residential construction activity is rising. The was a 5.83% rise in the S&P/Case-Shillerseasonally-adjusted national home price index during 2016 (3.71% in real terms). This came after y-o-y rises of 5.27% in 2015, 4.52% in 2014, 10.74% in […] More