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Chad Shillady, Realtor
Keller Williams Realty

47-100 Washington Street
La Quinta, CA 92253

(760)702-5437
ChadCloses@kw.com
Lic Number: 01978055
Broker Lic Number: 01242139

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Things to Consider

This area will go over many aspects you the buyer should be prepared for. Remember this area is to provoke thought. WE will be able to answer and assist in the more advanced situations a buyer might face.
Are you ready for Home Ownership? These articles will help you understand the issues involved. You will also be able to learn something about lending and financing as it pertains to home ownership..

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  • Are you ready to buy a home?
  • Making the transition from renting to buying
  • Pros and cons of home ownership
  • How much home can you afford?
  • Calculate your income vs. debt
  • Understand your credit
  • How much do I have to save to buy a home?
  • Homebuying for young people: plan ahead

Looking
Finding your home is the most important and often the most challenging part of the home buying process! These reports will help you find the home of your dreams by assisting you with the house hunting process!

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  • Take charge when buying
  • How a realtor can help
  • What type of home do you want?
  • Wish list worksheet
  • House-hunting tips
  • A short guide to real estate lingo and acronyms
  • Don’t forget your pre-approval letter

Choose a home, make an offer
Even if you have found a home, making the final choice often involves weighing important criteria and prioritizing your wants and needs..

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    • How to choose a neighborhood
    • How to choose a home
    • Home comparison chart
    • Buyer Checklist
    • Home Offer Writing – Make an Offer

Get a loan
Because there are many different kinds of mortgages, it is important that you understand the different types available to you…

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      • What is a mortgage?
      • Mortgage basics
      • Types of mortgage loans
      • What are my mortgage options?
      • How to get a mortgage
      • Applying for a mortgage loan
      • Debt to Income Ratio

Inspection and final negotiation
The home inspection is an important final step. If you would like to learn more about this and other final procedures such as negotiations and terms and conditions, please read the following..

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      • Hiring a home inspector
      • Goodbye inspection, hello trouble
      • Inspection checklist
      • Safety Inspection Tips
      • Negotiating a Price
      • Negotiating to yes
      • About Credit History
      • After The Loan

Closing and possession
The ‘closing’ is the meeting where you take ownership of your new home. These reports will help you with closing and moving ito your new home, as well as the tax benefits associated with your new home purchase!

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      • Review and Inspect Your Home
      • Closing checklist
      • Closing Costs – Home Affordability
      • How much can you afford?
      • Escrow Advice
      • Closing Your Home Loan
      • Tax benefits of home ownership are almost too good to be true
      • Home sweet home: shelter from taxes
      • Oak Park River Forest Real Estate Site Map

About Call the Desert Home Real Estate

I have created Call the Desert Home as not just a real estate website but a website that will help you familiarize yourself with all the Coachella Valley has to offer. Whether you’re looking for fine dining locations or the best shopping the Desert has to offer. You can find it here, as well as a calendar of upcoming events, and believe me, there are a lot of them! While you’re looking for a home please take the time to get to know the area you’re focusing on with all the information I have provided on my website. If you can’t find what you are looking for please do not hesitate to fill out a contact form or call me directly. I’m here to help with your home buying and selling needs as well as answer any questions you may have about living the Desert life.

Sincerely,

Chad Shillady, Realtor

Contact Us

Chad Shillady, Realtor
Keller Williams Realty

47-100 Washington Street La Quinta, CA 92253

(760) 702-5437
Chad@callthedeserthome.com
Lic Number: 01978055
Broker Lic Number: 01242139

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