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John & Yani Present 17788 Caminto Balata in Rancho Bernardo!

by John & Yani O'Rourke Realty

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John & Yani are proud to present our beautiful new 55+ listing at 17788 Caminito Balata located in the lovely gated community of Chapala in Rancho Bernardo. This incredible home is nestled on the 4th hole of the Oaks North-South Golf Course and offers indoor-outdoor living at it's finest. Sellers will entertain offers between $1,140,000 and $1,199,888. Check out our video to preview this Oaks North Beauty, and as always, give us a call when you or someone you care about would like a personal tour. We...

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Del Sur Real Estate Update!

by John & Yani O'Rourke Realty

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Find Active and Sold Homes in Del Sur, CA, 92127!

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4S Ranch Real Estate Update!

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Find Active and Sold Homes in 4S Ranch, CA, 92127!

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Santa Luz Real Estate Update!

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Find Active and Sold Homes in Santa Luz, CA, 92127!

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Rancho Bernardo Real Estate Update

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Find Active and Sold Homes in Rancho Bernardo California!

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Poway Real Estate Update

by John & Yani O'Rourke Realty

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Find Active and Sold Homes in Poway, CA, 92064!

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10 questions you must ask an agent before you list your home

by John & Yani O'Rourke Realty

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10 questions you must ask an agent before you list your home Currently, there are over 1.61 million Realtors in the United States alone. The number of people that have joined the real estate sales force over the last 10 years is more than a half a million.. No two agents are the same and less than 10% of the total number of Realtors to 90% of the business. In fact, the average agent has sold roughly 4.2 homes for more than five years now. In addition to that, not all agents are created equally....

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How to Beat Other Buyers to Hot, New Listings (Before They Even Know About Them)

by John & Yani O'Rourke Realty

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How to Beat Other Buyers to Hot, New Listings (Before They Even Know About Them) In today’s competitive real estate market, timing is everything. The best homes sell quickly, and in many cases, they’re already under contract before buyers even have a chance to schedule a showing. If you’re tired of missing out on the hottest listings, here’s how to gain an edge over the competition and secure the home of your dreams before other buyers even know about it. 1. Partner...

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How much you should put down to purchase your new home?

by John & Yani O'Rourke Realty

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How much should you put down to purchase your new home? Historically, home buyers seek to put down 20% when they purchase a home. However, according to a recent survey by The National Association of Realtors (NAR), the actual national average is much closer to 10%. When it comes to first-time homebuyers, the average down payment is at 4% as per the same survey. While down payment requirements vary based on the lender you choose to work with, the amount required will usually depend...

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Why You Should Get a Home Warranty When You List Your Home

by John & Yani O'Rourke Realty

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Why You Should Get a Home Warranty When You List Your Home Home warranties aren’t just for buyers anymore. In the past, buyers have asked sellers to pay for a home warranty to give them a year of protection after it sells on roughly 16 major systems in the house including things like the electrical system, appliances, hot water heater, furnace, etc. Overall, it makes sense because the first time claim on a home warranty for most buyers runs around $1,500 to 1,600 plus a deductible...

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