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Eleven top tips from 12 years of advice columns Original

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By Leslie Eskildsen
| The Orange County Register Verified
For 12 years, I’ve been moonlighting as a newspaper columnist. My day job as a real estate agent and state Realtor board member provided the fodder for my weekly missives to you, my readers. And for a dozen trips around the sun, it’s been my mission to guide you through the intricacies of buying and selling one of life’s most precious assets: a home.
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Consider ‘monthly nut’ as well as price before buying a home Original

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By Leslie Eskildsen
| The Orange County Register Verified
We all know market conditions have impacted the affordability of everything from steak to gas to housing. So, if you are looking to change your housing situation, make sure you know all of the pieces and parts that go into your total monthly housing expense – especially those costs that are charged on an annual or semi-annual basis. With that in mind, here are the things you should account for if you want an accurate picture of your monthly nut.
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Rising mortgage rates means lower expectations for sellers Original

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By Leslie Eskildsen
| The Orange County Register Verified
Navigating a shift in any market is difficult. No one wants to leave any money on the table by dropping their price too much. Nor do they want to overpay for something when buying. So, dressing up a disappointing deal requires a bit of finesse. For sellers, this means your house will be on the market for more than a single day. You’ll have to be prepared to show your home every day for weeks and even months. When you do get an offer, be prepared for it to be considerably less than your list price.
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