Edgar Barraza with Ali & Associates

Happy Monday, Here is a quick reminder if you're planning on buying a home in the future. There are many people that when planning to buy a home only budget for the Down Payment and completely forget about closing costs. Closing costs are different fees that are necessary to close a transaction like the recording of title, title insurance, underwriting fees, etc... and they range from 1% to 3% of the purchase price. ... Closing costs can be negotiated in the sale and have the sellers pay for the home however every case is different and unique and it will take preparation to do this. As always, if you have any questions I'm a message away.

Join me in today’s Open House I will be hosting at 5575 Topa Topa Dr. in the Ventura Hills. Open 1pm to 4pm (10/27) - - Come enjoy this amazing custom contemporary re-build on almost 1 acre of land with amazing views -... - Listing courtesy of Fred Evans Team with RE/MAX @ Ventura Hillsides, Ventura See more

When you write an offer on a home, you're basically saying, "Dear Mr. Seller, I've seen your home, I like your home and I want to buy it, however my offer is contingent upon a few things... I'm not a contractor and I don't know a lot about construction, I'm not an electrician, I'm not a plumber, so I would like to get a home inspection to make sure all these things are in working condition.." The beauty of a home inspection is that it allows for a second round of negotiations if there are issues with the home. It's extremely important that you talk to an experienced agent to guide you through this negotiation process. If you have any questions please reach out to me!

Many buyers back away from condominiums because of the HOA cost. About 90% of buyers that I talk to want a single family home and run away from condos because of the HOA. Something to keep in mind is that an HOA can actually be a good thing depending on your life-style. Some HOA costs can be a little to expensive in my opinion, however, there are some complexes that have a very reasonable HOA cost and the condo purchased could be a very good real estate investment. An HOA w...ill take care of certain damages to the property like the roof and exterior paint. Also, it'll take care of the landscaping to keep the outside of your home always looking nice. A single family home is a lot of work to maintain if you are a busy person and specially if you're single. If you are a first time homebuyer and want to get your foot into real estate, give me a call!

Grateful to have represented the buyers of this beautiful home nested in Dos Vientos Ranch, Newbury Park. Just over 5,000 living square feet with amazing Mountain View’s. It’s its own private paradise. Sold for $1,950,000. - - Listing and Photos courtesy of Pinnacle Estate Properties, Inc. -... - #venturahomes #ventura #realestate #homesforsale #oxnard #property #oxnardshores #venturacounty #househunting #homesale #realestateagent #realtor #luxuryhomes #camarillo #southcalifornia #california #simivalley #thousandoaks #calabasas #dreamhome #socal #wow #lux #beautiful #picoftheday #design #southerncalifornia #renovated #805 @aliandassociates See more