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There is a lot to know when you are buying a home. Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned veteran, we have loads of tips for you.

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Understanding the Roles in Your Real Estate Transaction

September 18, 2017 By Ken Guthrie Leave a Comment

Hiring an inexperienced real estate agent can be a real mistake

Who’s Who? The Different Roles in Real Estate Transactions in California How many people does it take to complete a real estate transaction? It may be more than you think! Most people we ask say a half-dozen or so. How many do you think are involved? There are way more than a half-dozen or so! […]

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23 Costly Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Home

March 21, 2017 By Ken Guthrie 1 Comment

23 Insider Tips – How to Avoid Costly Mistakes When Buying a Home During our 23-years as real estate professionals, we at Guthrie Group Homes have observed many costly mistakes when buying a home that are commonly made by new home buyers. Here, we have compiled a list of 23 tips that will help you […]

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Home Buyers Guide – How to Avoid Costly Mistakes When Buying a Home

FREE Home Buyer’s Guide How to Avoid Costly Mistakes When Buying a Home Ready to discover our BEST tips on the worst mistakes to avoid when buying a home? “Home Buyer’s Guide – How to Avoid Costly Mistakes When Buying a Home” Simply enter your name and email address in the form below and get […]

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Ken and Libby Guthrie’s Home Moving Experience

July 18, 2016 By Ken Guthrie Leave a Comment

Do you remember the article I wrote in April advising people to “call the movers” when moving to a new home?  Well, there’s a follow-up to that story.  Libby and I are faced with that situation right now.  Am I going to take my own advice? Before getting to the moving part of this story, […]

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Help for Condo Buyers Is Half Way There

June 20, 2016 By Ken Guthrie Leave a Comment

Did you know that many first time home buyers and retirees seek to buy condominiums as a solution to more affordable home ownership? They do. Did you know that condominiums make up about 9% of U.S. home sales? How about FHA insuring a really huge percentage of U.S. home sales? I bet you knew that […]

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First-Time Home Buyers Tend To Finance

January 18, 2016 By Ken Guthrie Leave a Comment

That headline is not a big surprise at all. Of course, first-time home buyers tend to finance their home purchase! In fact, most buyers use bank financing to purchase a home, whether they’re first-time buyers or seasoned veterans. However, buyers purchasing their second or third home typically put a larger down-payment down. 14% is the […]

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“How To Pick Your Dream Home” or Is This Just a Real Estate Crush?

July 15, 2014 By Ken Guthrie Leave a Comment

Do you know how to choose your “Dream Home”, or is this all a nightmare?   Knowing what’s really important for you about a house is critical to know before you start shopping for a home. So, is it love at first sight or is it just a crush? Take a look at the infographic […]

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