Information for Home Buyers

Just getting your feet wet in the wild world of Real Estate? A great way to get started is with this primer, "How to Buy Real Estate in Santa Cruz." It is divided into the following sections:

• Cash and Credit
• Loan Rates and Types
• Tax Benefits of Owning
• Example Purchase
• House or Condo?
• Mobile Homes
• Buying Land and Building
• Searching for Homes
• Properties To Avoid
• Where the affordable Homes are

Other Articles

First Time Buyers Programs : Information on First Time Home Buyer programs available in Santa Cruz.

Real Estate On-Line: An examination of other web sites on the internet for Real Estate information.

Property Types: A discussion of various types of property commonly found in Santa Cruz

Why use a Realtor?: Why you should use a Realtor.

Why Santa Cruz Real Estate Costs So Much: Why Santa Cruz Real Estate is so expensive!

Market Statistics: Market Satistics for Santa Cruz Houses and Condominiums, from Year 2000 onward.

Closing Checklist: Make sure you've got all of these done before Escrow closes.

Contingencies: The Buyer's Ultimate Weapon!