Shokoofeh Nowbakht

My Happy First Time Home Buyers
March 22, 2009 · Shokoofeh Nowbakht · 4 Comments

I went to visit my clients who just bought their first home 2 weeks ago. They had bought new dining set, living room set, and a flat screen TV over the fireplace. They were very happy and their little toddler boy had the greatest time running around the house, climbing over the couch and the dining table. He hugged me so many times and blew kisses at me. I enjoyed watching them. We were so used to meeting several times every week especially since the loan was getting approved and funded, that it was hard to say goodbye.

I’m going to miss not seeing them as often.happy-home

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Halloween Foreclosed House
November 13, 2008 · Shokoofeh Nowbakht · 2 Comments

I know Halloween is over, but I just remembered to share the photo of an interesting and very creative costume with you. As you know our San Bruno Prudential participated in giving candies out to children at Serramonte and Tanforan Malls as before on Halloween. It was a lot of fun. I saw the “Foreclosed House For Sale” walking and just had to ask him for a picture. The turbulence in housing market has affected many aspects of our lives, including our holidays. I wonder what kind of real estate Christmas ornaments we will see this year.

 

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Ratified or Terrified?
October 25, 2008 · Shokoofeh Nowbakht · 1 Comment

My first time home buyers became terrified when their offer ratified! They had submitted few offers on other properties and were overbid every time. Is it the market we’re in today? Is it not expected for the first offer to get accepted?
What has been your experience?

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How much does it cost to make an offer?
October 2, 2008 · Shokoofeh Nowbakht · Comment here

“How much does it cost to make an offer,” my first time home buyer asked.  Nothing, but you do need to write a check for up to 3% of the purchase price, made out to a title company of your choice. This is the “earnest money,” or “good faith money.” This is not a down payment, but just a deposit to secure the offer or contract to show how serious the buyer is. In the simplest words, by default, buyer has 17 days, unless otherwise stated in the contract, to cancel the contract and get their deposit back.

 

 

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