Loans 101 – Top Things To Know Before You Buy

Loans 101 “ Top things to know before you buy”

Presented by Eric Matz of Coldwell Banker Rancho Bernardo and Jim Endicott of Endicott Financial Services

So you want to buy real estate, you want to own the American dream….but where do you start? Understanding the loan process and knowing what is required of you before you even start looking at properties, will help you assess what you need to do regarding your credit, interest rates, what are the different types of loans available to you and what you can actually afford.

We at Eric Matz Real Estate want to make this process as straightforward as possible for you as a buyer; whether you are a first time buyer or you have bought and sold several properties. Many borrowers fail to ask the right questions or even know what

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Home Buying Tips

Top Things To Know

Courtesy of CNNMoney.com, Presented By Eric Matz

If you are considering buying your first home, here are a few things that will help you get started. I am always available to answer any home buying/selling questions that you may have. Real Estate is the largest, most important financial purchase most people to do in their life, be sure to hire an experienced Realtor that will represent your best interest. I have over 20+ years experience representing both buyers and sellers in the San Diego county, including Poway, Rancho Bernardo, Scripps Ranch, and Rancho Penasquitos, call me and I’d love to help you too. 858-676-6122

1. Don’t buy if you can’t stay put.
If you can’t commit to remaining in one place for at least a few years, then owning is probably not for you, at least not yet. With the transaction costs of buying and selling a home, you may end up losing money if you sell any sooner – even in a

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Top 11 San Diego Holiday Activities

Holiday Fun in San Diego

Couresty of About.com San Diego by Inigo Figuracion

Spending the Christmas holiday season in San Diego has its benefits: the weather is usually mild – in fact December is one of the sunniest months of the year. Which means unlike other parts of the country, we miss out on rituals like shoveling snow – although the nights can get pretty darn chilly this time of year. But that doesn’t mean San Diegans lose out on traditional holiday activities…San Diego has plenty of traditional things to do. Here are my top holiday season picks.

1. December Nights in Balboa Park

Traditionally, the holiday season kicks off with a grand celebration in Balboa Park. Balboa Park December Nights is a two-day gift to the community that brings out the holiday spirit in all, this year taking place December 3 and 4, 2010. The beloved San Diego event features sparkling lights, theatrical and musical entertainment, and exotic Food/Spirits throughout the Park.

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San Diego Sheriff’s Launch Holiday Watch

Crime Prevention in San Diego during the Holidays

Presented by Eric Matz, Coldwell Banker Rancho Bernardo

The hustle of holiday shopping is in full swing.  San Diego County Sheriff, William Gore announced a county-wide Holiday Watch Program.  The purpose of the Holiday Watch is to provide a safe, secure, crime free environment during the holiday shopping period.  The Holiday Watch will consist of education and enforcement.

Crime prevention will include patrols of shopping parking lots to deter crime and place notices on vehicles that warn drivers about car break-ins. Notices explain that all packages should be out of plain site and car windows need to be completed closed and of course, your vehicle should be locked. Criminals take advantage when given an easy target, but good crime prevention practices will help minimize becoming a crime victim. If you see suspicious activity, be sure to report it immediately to the Sheriff’s

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12 Tips to Make Your Move Simple and Stress-Free

A Few Steps to Help Take the Worry out of Your Move

Courtesy of RISMedia, Presented by Eric Matz

Let’s face it, any move is stressful. Moving is not on my list of fun things to do! But if you buy or sell your home, it’s inevitable that you will need to plan your move, whether you do it yourself or hire a full service moving company. With a little planning, your move doesn’t have to be painful. We at Poway Real Estate hope these tips give you sound advice when it comes to moving day.

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Lake Poway Trout Season to Open November 26, 2010

Trout Fishing at Lake Poway

Opening Day, 6:00 am, Friday November 26, 2010

By Eric Matz – Coldwell Banker Rancho Bernardo

Trout fishing at Lake Poway is just around the corner! Opening day is 6:00 am,  November 26th at Lake Poway and will continue through mid-May 2011. It is your chance to possibly catch “Trophy Size” Rainbow trout. Lake Poway has once again contracted with Chaulk Mound Trout Ranch for some of the finest trout shipped to all of Southern California. Fifty percent will be trophy size catches weighing up to 12-pounds. The lake will be stocked with 4,000 pounds of Rainbow Trout for Opening Day

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POWAY HOMES FOR SALE OPEN HOUSE

OPEN HOUSE – 14571 Budwin Lane, Poway Ca, 92064

Sunday 1 – 4 PM, November 14, 2010

Home offered by Eric Matz of Coldwell Banker of Rancho Bernardo. Updated & upgraded! Four bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and 3 car garage. Kitchen features beautiful granite counters, maple cabinets & large island. Spacious family room with stone fireplace. Fresh paint thru-out. All dual paned windows (except kitchen bay window). Large master suite with dual vanities. Huge bonus room could be 4th bedroom. Private backyard perfect for entertaining! Large covered patio with outdoor kitchen-bar

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Happy 235th Birthday United States Marine Corps

United States Marine Corps 235th Birthday November 10, 2010 by Eric Matz – Coldwell Banker Rancho Bernardo Happy 235th Birthday to the United States Marine Corps! I am proud to honor the Marines of past and present on this special day. Thank you for your tireless efforts to keeping our country safe. This isn’t the … Read more