Tips for South Orange County First-Time Homebuyers

Thought I would share this article on Tips for First Time Homebuyers published in the O.C. Register.  It is very comprehensvie.

If you know someone considering buying their first home, give us a call.  First Time buyers are one of our favorite clients to work with.

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