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Poway Real Estate Homes for Sale Presented by Eric Matz, Coldwell Banker Rancho Bernardo, Poway Real Estate   Each month we prepare several marketing brochures and advertisements to highlight our clients’ homes. If you are considering selling your home and want to see what sets Eric Matz Real Estate apart from other agents, call us … Read more

Are you a first time home buyer? Here is what you should know

Are you a first time home buyer? Here is what you should know

Presented by Eric Matz, Coldwell Banker Rancho Bernardo, Poway Real Estate

 

Source: CNN Money

 

Mike Valdez fits the profile of a savvy first-time homebuyer perfectly. A 34-year-old financial analyst from New Rochelle, N.Y., he and his family had grown sick of living the renter’s life. So two years ago he decided to test the market and find a townhouse for his growing family. But despite his financial aptitude, he quickly ran into a setback.

“We found a place we liked and ran the numbers,” he says, but the young couple soon discovered that they had underestimated the burden of their college debt. They were forced to back out.

Mike’s lesson goes to the heart of what every first-time homebuyer needs to know — buying a home means so much more than paying a mortgage.

Fix Your Credit

The first step toward buying a home takes place months before walking into your lender’s office. It’s crucial to check your credit score at least three to six months ahead of your mortgage application, says Rod Griffin, director of Public Education at Experian. You can request a free copy of the report from each of the three credit bureaus (Experian, TransUnion and Equifax) at annualcreditreport.com.

Even if you don’t have sterling credit (generally a FICO score of 720 or above), the most important thing to do is to take stock of what the figure means. “Every score is educational,” says Griffin. “It’s more about why the number is than what the number is.”

This is especially true since there are different proprietary scales used to gauge credit: the Vantage score, for instance, ranges from 501 to 990, while the FICO score runs from 300 to 850. Make sure to read the accompanying credit report to understand what your score actually means.

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Open House: 16974 Dominican Dr Rancho Bernardo

Rancho Bernardo Home For Sale Rancho Bernardo Real Estate, Eric Matz Rancho Bernardo Living – Are you looking for a single level home in a 55+ community? Look no further! Easy maintenence yard, single level, and views! Conveniently located to all Rancho Bernardo amenities. Saturday: 3/24/12, 1-4PM 16975 Dominican Dr Rancho Bernardo 1,510 sf, 2bed/2ba MLS: … Read more

Upcoming Open House: 12206 Fairway Pointe Row Rancho Bernardo

Rancho Bernardo Home For Sale Rancho Bernardo Real Estate, Eric Matz Rancho Bernardo Living-Imagine yourself in this dream kitchen! Or relaxing by the pool sipping on something good enjoying the views! Well, make it your reality and stop by the Open House this Sunday! Sunday: 3/25/12, 1-4PM 12206 Fairway Pointe Row Rancho Bernardo 4,680 sf, … Read more

Rancho Bernardo Real Estate Featured Listing and Open House

Rancho Bernardo Real Estate Featured Listing and Open House

Presented by Eric Matz, Coldwell Banker Rancho Bernardo, Poway Real Estate

OPEN HOUSE: Sunday March 11, 1-4PM

MLS: 120006788

Offered $1,175,000

12206 Fairway Pointe Row, Rancho Bernardo

 

Eric Matz is pleased to present  this outstanding custom home in the prestigious gated community of Fairway Pointe in Rancho Bernardo. The home has sweeping views enjoyed from every room facing east.  This expansive home is approximately 4,680 square feet and has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. The spacious master suite and 2 bedrooms are located upstairs and a large bonus/game room with 1 bedroom and full bathroom downstairs. This home has been completely renewed with quality upgrades! The kitchen has designer upgrades with Kitchen Aid Designer Series stainless steel appliances including an induction cooktop, double convections ovens, built-in refrigerator, automatic hot water dispenser, beautiful granite counter tops, tumbled marble and glass backsplash, custom cabinets with pull outs, specialty drawers, silent close mechanisms and under cabinet and interior cabinet lights….a dream kitchen! There is a

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Poway Real Estate Finish Chelsea’s Run 5K Run/Walk

Poway Real Estate Finish Chelsea’s Run 5K Run/Walk

Information Presented by Eric Matz, Coldwell Banker Rancho Bernardo, Poway Real Estate

This weekend thousands of runners and walkers are expected to participate in the 2nd Annual Finish Chelsea’s Run in San Diego’s Balboa Park. The run will begin at 7:30 am on Saturday on the west side of the Balboa Park. Last years’ inaugural run attracted more than 5,400 participants.

Date: Saturday March 3, 2012

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Trusted Real Estate Advice: Staging Secrets

Trusted Real Estate Advice: Staging Secrets

 Eric Matz, Coldwell Banker Rancho Bernardo, Poway Real Estate

 

Source: Coldwell Banker Blue Matter

I recently heard some great tips from Susanita de Diego, broker/owner with Coldwell Banker Your Calgary Home Selling Team; about simple staging tips that could help boost a home’s appeal and give homeowners a competitive edge when selling their home. Your own agent will likely suggest a lot of similar things, so I wanted to share so you would gain some insight into why these ideas make sense.

  • Stage rooms with one purpose.  Rooms that have many uses can confuse or even deter homebuyers, so staging rooms with one purpose is vital.  Determine who your most likely target market will be, whether it’s young professionals with no kids, families, or even empty nesters.  Then present your areas to fit their needs.  If you’ve been using a room as a guest room/kids playroom/home office, pick the one use that best suits your buyers.
  • Tackle the easy “do-it-yourself” projects. Spruce up your home by updating kitchen and bathroom fixtures and updating cabinet hardware.  Add a fresh coat of

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San Diego Farmers’ Markets

San Diego Farmers’ Markets

Eric Matz, Coldwell Banker Rancho Bernardo, Poway Real Estate

 

Poway Real Estate loves to support our local community. Do you buy fresh produce? Why not buy from our local farmers! San Diego has so many Farmers’ Markets and several right here in Poway, Rancho Bernardo, Scripps Ranch and Escondido to name a few. Farmers’ Markets provide a venue for local growers to sell directly to consumers. Most Farmers’

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Poway Real Estate Open House

Poway Real Estate Open House

Presented by Eric Matz, Coldwell Banker Rancho Bernardo, Poway Real Estate

 

 

Open House, Sunday January 29

1:00-4:00PM

15636 Oakstand Road, Poway 92064

$898,900

 

Poway Real Estate is proud to present this home for sale.  Custom, approximately 3,480 sq ft home with panoramic views sited on 1 acre. Formal living & dining rooms, gourmet kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, center island & Sub-Zero refrigerator. Spacious family room with fireplace & bar with icemaker/wine chiller. Master bedroom with dual walk-in closets & private balcony with views. Master bathroom

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