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Home buying is probably the biggest financial commitment you'll ever make. Buying a home is not just a dollars-and-cents investment, it's an investment in your life. It will create a sense of stability and identity for you and your family. Regardless of how times change, owning a home remains the cornerstone of the American dream.

To assist you in the process...Prudential California Realty has everything you need - from a basic step-by-step overview to a property comparison checklist. So whether you're a first-time homebuyer or need a brief real estate buying refresher, let us help you through it all.

Buyers Guide

    Rent or Buy?

    The advantages of buying a home versus renting.

    How Much Can I Afford?

    A quick look at your finances and what mortgage payments you can afford, the benefits of equity, what tax advantages you have as a home owner, and getting pre-qualified and approved for your home loan.

    Working With a Realtor

    Why buying or selling a home with real estate agents makes sense and how to choose a real estate agent who is right for you.

    Making an Offer

    What to know about making an offer on a potential property.

$8,000 Tax Credit

Aspiring home owners now have one more incentive to get into their first home this year: a government tax credit of up to $8,000! A home is one of the most important purchases many of us will ever make. And the costs of a new home do not stop at the closing table.
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First-Time Buyers

The Prudential California Realty First-Time Homebuyers Program will provide you with financial incentives, discounted services, expert guidance, knowledgeable realtors and information on the first-time home buyers tax credit.
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Relocation

Prudential California and our team of relocation specialists are confident that you and your employee will be pleased with all the aspects of our service. Our counselors take special care to match an appropriate Realtor to your employee after determining the area of interest and specific needs.
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News for Buyers

09.14.09
Clock Ticking on $8,000 Tax Credit
Time running out for home buyers, who must close by November 30, 2009

Irvine, CA, (September 14, 2009) – The government’s $8,000 tax credit for first-time home buyers has been extremely successful, but time is running out to capitalize on this unique opportunity.

The tax credit, available for first-time home buyers and individuals who have not owned a principal residence in the three-year period prior to purchase, expires November 30, 2009. Home loans closed past that date will not qualify.

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07.26.09
Should Buyers Use a Real Estate Professional?
By Jon L. Cook, President & CEO

With just the stroke of a few keys, you can find myriad resources on the Internet to help you in your search for a new home. Besides property listings, you can find out about specific communities, schools and mortgage options.

With this wealth of information at your disposal, do you really need a real estate professional to represent you? Absolutely.

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