CYNTHIA BERG Palo Alto, CA 94022 650.515.6493
Eichlers Sales Data Active Eichlers Eichlers Sold (1996+) Where are they found? Our Remodel Resources (New!) Eichler Links Search For Homes Thinking of Buying? Thinking of Selling? Schools Over 55? Single Story Overlay Gallery About Me Testamonials Home More coming soon. Please check back.	Buying a House - a 10-step program Loans/Credit How much can i afford? How much can i afford? (better article from Motley Fool) How much can i afford? (Worksheet from Smartmoney.com) Credit Education Understanding credit Understanding credit scores Buying a house with less than perfect credit Free annual credit report link (Select your state, then press 'go'. Beware of other sites which want you to sign up for a monthly plan.) You're entitled to one report from each of the three agencies every year because Discount points Current rates So you want to buy a fixer-upper? Washington Post Article (not that good) Remodeling Online Magazine Find a contractor (and other resources) (I included this link because I used to work here when they were in Redwood City and they used to have really cool calculators). Over 55? If you or your spouse is 55 or older, you may be able to move into a house of equal or lessor value and transfer your property tax basis. Read the articles (or call me for details). Good short article on Prop 60 Another article on Prop 60 Tax relief information for 'Senior' citizens Rent vs Buy - rather stupid calculator that doesn't explain assumptions Schools Schools Schools Star Reports Sales prices/county records Santa Clara County Assessor Home prices online (since 1987) Generic Neighborhood sold How can I help? I'll try to make the process of home-buying easier, more enjoyable and less time-comsuning. We'll meet and try to determine what your needs and desires are (number of bedrooms, locations, style of house, etc) and how much you are willing to invest in your purchase. I'll help you get pre-approved for a loan. This is necessary in today's tight market in order for your offer to be taken seriously. When we make the offer, it will include the letter from the lender indicating that you are pre-approved for a loan. I'll search the MLS to find homes that meet your criteria and try to preview them so you don't lose valuable time in looking at homes that are inappropriate. Many of these houses have virtual tours, so you'll also be able to preview them without having to visit them. I can also inform you about homes that may be coming on the market that I know about before they are listed. I can email you listings as soon as they become available. You'll also be able to search listings on my web site. I'll help you determine an appropriate price to pay based on recent selling prices for comparable homes. We'll fill out the purchase contract and all other required forms in order to maximize our chances of success. Once the offer is accepted, I can help you arrange financing and inspections and walk you through escrow and closing. And if your interested in buying an Eichler... If you decide you want to try to find an Eichler before it hits the market, I can possibly help with that as well. If we can pinpoint your needs and the types of Eichlers that you want (atrium? courtyard?) and the area(s) you wish to buy in, I can mail the Eichler owners in the neighborhood to see if they're willing to sell.