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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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Should I Change the Locks on My New Home? [VIDEO]

June 19, 2020 By Libby Guthrie Leave a Comment

Question: Libby, should I change the locks on my new home? Answered by Libby Guthrie Video Transcript Hi, I’m Libby Guthrie with Keller Williams Realty in Northern California. And I’m going to talk today about whether or not you should get your locks changed when you obtain your new home, whether it be a brand new […]

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3 OTHER Frequently Asked Questions From Home Buyers

June 16, 2020 By Ken Guthrie Leave a Comment

A lot of questions come up when it’s time to buy a home. Whether it’s your first time, or you’re buying your second or third home, there is a lot to know and plenty to learn. Sure, we get lots of questions like; “Is this a good time to buy real estate?“, “How much home […]

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Is Now a Good Time to Buy or Sell Real Estate?

June 15, 2020 By Libby Guthrie Leave a Comment

Traditionally, spring is one of the busiest times of the year for real estate. However, the coronavirus outbreak—and subsequent stay-at-home orders—led many buyers and sellers to put their moving plans on hold. In April, new listings fell nearly 45%, and sales volume fell 15% compared to last year.1 Fortunately, as restrictions have eased, we’ve seen […]

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Questions to Ask Your Mortgage Lender [VIDEO]

April 20, 2020 By Libby Guthrie Leave a Comment

Question: Libby, what kind of questions should I ask my mortgage lender when buying a house? Answered by Libby Guthrie Video Transcript Hi, I’m Libby Guthrie with Keller Williams Realty in Northern California, and I’m going to give you some tips today about choosing your mortgage lender and questions to ask that mortgage lender and things […]

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Buying a Brand New Construction Home [VIDEO]

March 13, 2020 By Libby Guthrie Leave a Comment

 Question: Libby, we’re thinking of buying a new home from a builder rather than buying a resale home. Do you have any advice about that? Answered by Libby Guthrie Video Transcript Hi, I’m Libby Guthrie with Keller Williams Realty in Northern California. Today we’re going to talk about things to consider when you’re buying brand […]

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What NOT to Say When Buying a Home 🏡 [VIDEO]

February 14, 2020 By Libby Guthrie Leave a Comment

 Question: Are there any things I shouldn’t say when buying a home? Answered by Libby Guthrie Video Transcript Hi, I’m Libby Guthrie with Keller Williams Realty in Northern California, and I’m going to talk today about what NOT to say when you’re buying a home. At the end of this video, you can request our […]

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Top 10 Myths that Trip up First-Time Home Buyers

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