Posts with tag 'Bakersfield CA'

Although closing on a house may seem pretty straightforward, many things can happen that hold up this process. If you're looking at Bakersfield homes for sale, you want to be sure you understand the ins and outs of house closings. Our agents are ready to answer your questions and can ensure this process goes smoothly during the purchase of your home in the Bakersfield area.

Here are five things that can hold up your house closing.

1. Approval of a loan
   Most buyers depend on getting a loan to buy a house. Failure to secure this loan by the closing date can delay the closing. The reasons why a loan can be delayed are varied, including spikes in interest rates, which affect qualification for the loan if it is not locked in, or suddenly the buyer's credit score or income changes, so the underwriter rejects the loan. Often, the seller must agree to an extension to keep the contract from expiring or being canceled. To avoid these situations, get a preapproved mortgage loan before submitting an offer; you can also try to be pre-underwritten for a loan.
   
   

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If you've got some last-minute holiday shopping to do in Bakersfield, you'll have your choice of interesting shops to visit and find just the right gift.
  
Our agents are not only experts at Bakersfield homes for sale, they also know the area well and suggest the following five shops for last-minute gifts.

1. Sweet Surrender – 6439 Ming Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93309
   Sweet Surrender is a unique shop that combines a bakery with a sophisticated boutique and gift store, so you'll find many gifts to choose from. Friends, family, and business associates would all enjoy a gift basket that includes tasty yet distinctive products that go together. Or choose a single item that makes a delicious statement, such as the lemon white chocolate cake that was featured in Oprah magazine or the Matterhorn cake that was highlighted on the "Best Thing I've Ever Ate" on the Food Network. If you don't want to buy sweets, check out items from the boutique's popular lines including Lula n' Lee, Voluspa, and Tokyo Milk. The shop and bakery are open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and from noon-4 p.m. on Sunday.

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The holiday season might look a little different on the West Coast this year, but that won't stop us from embracing holiday cheer. Our real estate agents are excited to create new traditions with our families and friends by scouting out the best holiday light displays around Ventura County. Mix up some hot cocoa, bake some cookies, create the ultimate Christmas playlist, and take a drive to these dazzling holiday light displays around town.

• Bakersfield Christmas Town — 3801 Chester Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301
  While we do have plenty of amazing Bakersfield homes for sale, we wish that we could live in Bakersfield's magical Christmas Town. Located inside the Pioneer Village at Kern County Museum, Santa Claus will spend December making his toys at Christmas Town and invites you to stop by. Drive through the dazzling mile-long light display and snap a photo with Santa at the end!

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A home inspection is a critical step in taking your Bakersfield homes for sale from pending to sold.  But it can be an understandably stressful time for sellers. Someone is going through your home with an extremely detailed list while actively looking for defects. And often the process can turn up a surprise or two. Not only that, the sale of your home is usually contingent on the results. So it's easy to see why it's a good idea to prepare yourself and your home for this process.

• Talk to your real estate agent for advice.
  Our agents have been through the home inspection process many, many times with our clients. They can help you understand the types of issues that are common in your area, offer advice on planning for potential repairs and help you assess how much leverage you have based on the results of the inspection.

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