Courtesy of Realtor Magazine,  here is a brief summary of some of the most important paperwork that you will be seeing, whether buying or selling your Oakland home.  You will be seeing more as the negotiations progress, but be assured that I will go over each page with you carefully, so you are comfortable as you move forward.

Vocabulary: Transaction Documents

Property disclosure form

This form requires you to reveal all known defects to your property. Your real estate agent will let you know if there is a special form required in your state.

Purchasers’ access to premises agreement

This agreement sets conditions for permitting the buyer to enter your home for activities such as measuring for draperies before you move.

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This current selection of Piedmont homes offers you a excellent choice of interior designs and classic architecture.  Be sure to contact me when you find the one that interests you.

Rare Opportunity To Enjoy A Private Estate In C...

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$6,950,000

  • 7 Beds
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  • 7 Baths
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  • 7,312 SqFt

Piedmont, CA

Rare Opportunity To Enjoy A Private Estate In Central Piedmont! Two Parcels Combine For Over An A...

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Only Rarely Does A Home As Beautifully Designed...

 

$5,685,000

  • 6 Beds
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  • 5 Baths
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  • 7,408 SqFt

Piedmont, CA

Only Rarely Does A Home As Beautifully Designed As This One Come On The Market, Even In Piedmont....

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Oakland Lake Merritt condominium building near downtown Oakland

Oakland has seen steady growth in condominium options, and that trend continues as more buyers look for lower-maintenance homes close to BART, restaurants, Lake Merritt, downtown Oakland, and the waterfront. Whether you are considering a classic building near Lake Merritt condos for sale, a historic condo near Jack London Square, or a newer building in one of Oakland’s changing neighborhoods, there are many different choices to compare.

Buying a condominium is similar to buying a single-family home in some ways, but there are several important differences. The unit itself matters, of course, but so does the building, the HOA, the reserves, the monthly dues, the rental rules, the financing requirements, and the long-term maintenance history. Before…

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At this time of year, especially, there is a strong competition among buyers in the Oakland and Piedmont housing markets to purchase homes. In fact, in some market areas, there have been multiple offers on available homes, often disappointing many buyers who felt that their ideal home slipped through their fingers.  

The best solution to this problem is to be ready to move ahead right away when you see the home you want. To do this, it is important that you have a pre-approved loan in place. This takes a bit of advanced planning.  You should know what it will take to have a lender consider you, and what elements are involved in setting your mortgage rates.  

Here are some of the major considerations that come into play:

1. Your Credit…

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