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Buying Your First Home? REALTORSŽ Are Your Professional Guides. Make Sure You Choose a Top Expert.

You might be a bit afraid or intimidated by the whole process of buying your first home. As a top Oceanside, Vista and Carlsbad real estate expert, it's my job to guide you, from beginning to end.

I will take the time to go through each and every step of the buying process. There are no dumb questions!

Together, we will consider:

- How much can you really afford?

- How to qualify for a mortgage.

- How much cash you should put down.

- How to buy a home with little or nothing down.

- What it takes to get approved for financing. What banks and other financial institutions are looking for.

- How much your payments will be.

- The tax advantages of buying.

- Is renting or buying better for you?

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Financing Your Home >The Language of Financing

When you meet with a lender to apply for financing, you may feel as if you are in a foreign country when the loan officer begins to talk about points, Regulation Z margins, PMI, and ARMs.

You are not alone if you feel left behind by loan terminology. Like many professionals, lenders use a highly specialized language. Don't hesitate to ask for a translation! This is especially true if you are investigating some of the more complicated loans with rates that can be adjusted periodically. As you consider the various loan options, find out what the interest rate will be and at what point the lender will commit to that rate. If the loan has an adjustable rate, be sure that you understand how often the rate will adjust, and by how much your payments may go up. Find out if the loan can be assumed by a future buyer. The lender isn't trying to confuse you. The mortgage process is complicated, so just keep asking questions until you understand.

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Q	What time of year is considered the busiest for homebuyers and sellers?
A	Real estate is a year-round business, but spring is still considered the best time of year to showcase a home.
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Crista McClure-Swan, REALTORŽ, real estate agent and broker for Oceanside, Vista and Carlsbad California home listings, property and land for sale - NUMBER1EXPERT(tm)

Crista McClure-Swan
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Vista, CA. 92081
Phone: 760-458-0797
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Crista McClure-Swan is best known for her commitment to her clients and the personal relationships she establishes with them, as evidenced by the confidence and trust her clients have in her efforts. From first contact through close of escrow, Crista is always available to her clients and goes beyond her call of duty to make sure they have the best buying or selling experience possible. "If you are a buyer, whether it takes 1 day or 1 year to find you the right home, I'm committed to you and your needs and won't rush you. During escrow, I am in daily communication with my clients and take pride in the fact that my clients can feel comfortable calling me for whatever reason." Crista backs her business and technology background and personal approach with proven performance. Crista was among the top 10% producing agents in her office in 2003. Crista has extensive buyer representative experience. Her client testimonials support her performance. As a listing agent, Crista offers extremely competitive pricing without sacrificing the full service clients require.

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