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	<title>Patty Manzi's Tri-Valley Real Estate Blog &#187; Buying Real Estate</title>
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		<title>How long does a short-sale take?</title>
		<link>http://pattymanzi.com/2009/12/16/how-long-does-a-short-sale-take/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 04:03:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patricia Manzi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I get asked this questions several times a week and the short answer is that there is no exact time-frame. Whether you are buying Pleasanton Real Estate or anywhere else in California, every short sale is unique, therefore, the time lines to complete the transactions are unique.
Some short sales can be completed within 90 days, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>To inspect or not to inspect&#8230;&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://pattymanzi.com/2009/11/06/to-inspect-or-not-to-inspect/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:16:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patricia Manzi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I recently heard a horror story and though I would share it with you. 
A family made an offer on a property, it was a distressed property so they were dealing with the sellers bank.  After the offer was submitted to the bank, the bank came back with an addendum that said there was NO Inspection [...]]]></description>
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		<title>It takes more than a down-payment to buy a home.</title>
		<link>http://pattymanzi.com/2009/10/10/it-takes-more-than-a-down-payment-to-buy-a-home/</link>
		<comments>http://pattymanzi.com/2009/10/10/it-takes-more-than-a-down-payment-to-buy-a-home/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 05:40:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patricia Manzi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I talk to lots of people about buying homes.  Not long ago I was talking to a newlywed couple and they mentioned they wanted to buy a house and they were saving for a down-payment.  I then asked them what else they were doing to prepare for the home purchase.  They looked at me with [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ten Commandments for Buyers in Contract</title>
		<link>http://pattymanzi.com/2009/07/28/ten-commandments-for-buyers-in-contract/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 05:29:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patricia Manzi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I recently heard a story about a buyer who was in contract to buy a home, had received his loan approval, then went out and bought a car using a cash down payment!  Long story short, the loan was rejected in final underwriting review because the purchase of the new car had changed the debt to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Home Warranty Protection</title>
		<link>http://pattymanzi.com/2009/07/21/home-warranty-protection/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 04:25:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patricia Manzi</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Buying Real Estate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Home Maintenance Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Real Estate Info]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Homes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pleasanton Real Estate]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Here is a little information on home warranties for resale and new homes.
Resale Home Warranties-
When you purchase a resale home, you can purchase a home warranty plan that will protect you against most ordinary flaws and breakdowns for at least the first year of occupancy.  The warranty may be offered by the Seller as part of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Using a Realtor to Purchase a Brand New Home</title>
		<link>http://pattymanzi.com/2009/07/20/using-a-realtor-to-purchase-a-new-home-new-construction/</link>
		<comments>http://pattymanzi.com/2009/07/20/using-a-realtor-to-purchase-a-new-home-new-construction/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 05:06:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patricia Manzi</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Buying Real Estate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Real Estate Info]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Home Sales]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m often asked the question:  Why should I use a real estate agent to purchase a brand new home?
The advantages of having an agent help you purchase a newly constructed home are the same as those for purchasing a resale home&#8230;..knowledge of the market, help in finding the perfect home quickly, expertise in contract writing/negotiation, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Choosing the Right Neighborhood</title>
		<link>http://pattymanzi.com/2009/07/19/choosing-the-right-neighborhood/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 04:33:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patricia Manzi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Choosing the right neighborhood is almost as important as choosing the right house!  There are many factors to consider when selecting a neighborhood that is right for you.  Below are just a few of the many factors &#8211; You may think of others that are important to you.  Please write them on your &#8216;requirements&#8217; list [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Take Notes on Homes you Tour</title>
		<link>http://pattymanzi.com/2009/07/18/take-notes-on-homes-you-tour/</link>
		<comments>http://pattymanzi.com/2009/07/18/take-notes-on-homes-you-tour/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:48:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patricia Manzi</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Buying Real Estate]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you start looking for a home you will find that there are many beautiful homes on the market.  There are a few things I suggest you do before you start looking at homes.  If you do these two simple things, it will make your home touring a more productive process.  You will not waste time looking at things [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Real Estate Brokerage Relationships</title>
		<link>http://pattymanzi.com/2009/07/16/real-estate-brokerage-relationships/</link>
		<comments>http://pattymanzi.com/2009/07/16/real-estate-brokerage-relationships/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 01:33:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patricia Manzi</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Buying Real Estate]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here is a brief explanation of the responsibilities of the Buyer&#8217;s Agent and Seller&#8217;s Agent in a transaction.
In California,Real Estate brokers and their sales persons are required to disclose the type of working relationship they have with the buyers and sellers in a real estate transaction.  There are several types of relationships that are available to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Getting Pre-Approved for a loan</title>
		<link>http://pattymanzi.com/2009/07/15/getting-pre-approved-for-a-loan/</link>
		<comments>http://pattymanzi.com/2009/07/15/getting-pre-approved-for-a-loan/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:38:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patricia Manzi</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Buying Real Estate]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I was asked the other day about why someone would need to get &#8216;pre-approved&#8217; for a loan before looking for a home.  Here&#8217;s why:
If you are serious about buying a home, your next step is to get a &#8216;pre-approval&#8217; from a reputable Lender.  By doing this before looking at homes, you&#8217;ll save yourself time, energy, and [...]]]></description>
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