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We at TEAM VIP believe that a well informed buyer stands the best chance at making a great real-estate decision. Browse through the articles below and if there is something else you would like to know please ask us on our Facebook Page!

Before and After – A Condo Flip in Concord, CA

by craigbosse January 26, 2013 Featured
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Our clients bought this Concord condo from us (we represented them) as a bank owned property. It needed some work but we got it for them at a good price thanks to some aggressive and crafty offer writing by my partner Mickey.

We saw that the property wasn’t in poor condition but it had plenty of …

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7 Reasons Why Walnut Creek Lease-Options Suck for Home Buyers

by craigbosse June 7, 2012 Buyers

1. Bottom of the Barrel Homes

When you are looking for a lease-option you will find that most, if not all, of the Walnut Creek homes that are available are OVERPRICED or UGLY and have been on the market for a loooooong time. In the East Bay if you have a home that is at least …

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Can You Buy a Walnut Creek Home For Hundreds of Thousands Under Market Value?

by craigbosse April 30, 2012 "Team VIP Talks Real Estate" Videos

Can you really buy a home for $200-300k less than market value? Can you buy bank owned homes for 60% of market value? Are there really huge discounts on homes today? Find the answer to these questions and more in this edition of “Team VIP Talks Real Estate”

Call us Today at (925) 765 0808

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Is an FHA Loan Strictly for First Time Home Buyers?

by craigbosse April 27, 2012 "Team VIP Talks Real Estate" Videos

Is an FHA loan only for first time home buyers? If you are a first time home buyer do you have to get an FHA loan? What does FHA stand for? Do you have to live in the home if you buy it with an FHA loan? Can you buy investment properties with an FHA …

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Buying a Walnut Creek Home? Team VIP Will Juggle Chainsaws!!

by craigbosse April 3, 2012 "Team VIP Talks Real Estate" Videos

Are you considering buying a home in Walnut Creek or any of the surrounding communities? Team VIP will go to great lengths to find you the perfect home.. We will juggle chainsaws!

Contact us at (925)765 0808 or fill out the form below this video

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FREE – Contra Costa County Home Buyers Expo – Walnut Creek First Time Homebuyers

by craigbosse March 30, 2012 First Time Home Buyer

 

Stop by and say hi. I will be here from 9-12, look for the J Rockcliff Realtors booth.

This is a “no pressure” event, sales pitches are not allowed. If you are curious about buying a home, here is your chance to learn about it without any commitment. There will be industry experts covering all facets …

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Don’t Like Paying All Those Taxes? Own A Home!!

by craigbosse March 13, 2012 "Team VIP Talks Real Estate" Videos

What are the tax benefits of owning a primary residence? In this episode of “Team VIP Talks Real Estate” I am with Adam Miles CPA who will discuss the tax benefits of owning a home. You can contact him at adammilescpa@fastmail.fm .

TAX ADVICE DISCLAIMER: Any federal tax advice contained in this communication (including attachments) was …

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Short Sales: Are Short Sales Taking Less Time to Complete?

by craigbosse January 26, 2012 "Team VIP Talks Real Estate" Videos

Find the answers to these questions and more on this edition of “Team VIP Talks Real Estate” -

Are short sales taking less time to get approved?
Is it true that banks are accepting more short sales at faster rate now days?
Has the process of getting a short sale done improved?
Are short sales more common?

Find more Answers …

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What Appliances Stay With the Home When it Sells?

by craigbosse January 24, 2012 "Team VIP Talks Real Estate" Videos

When a home sells what appliances are automatically included? What stays with a home when it is sold? What appliances are considered personal property when a home sells? What appliances are considered part of a home?

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Who Pays for the Appraisal on the Sale of a Home?

by craigbosse December 19, 2011 "Team VIP Talks Real Estate" Videos

In this edition of “Team VIP Talks Real Estate” you will learn the answers to these questions-

When a home is sold who usually pays for an appraisal?
If I am buying a home do I have to pay for an appraisal?
If I sell my home to I have to pay for an appraisal?
Does the lender require …

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