If you are a buyer looking for a house in the Antelope Valley, you can get a steal but its not easy! Be ready to jump through some hoops and then run a mile. With it being a great time for buyers to get a great deal, low interest rates and don't forget the $8000.00 tax credit, everyone (and I mean everyone) is a buyer! It has become a frenzy! Buyers with great credit and money in the bank for down payment are finding themselves writing multiple offers, some offers on homes they might not care for much. Investors from all over the world are noticing one of the most affordable Real Estate markets in California. We would all have to agree that Real Estate is not just a necessity but a fairly strong investment. Here is some tips for buyers:

1. Pick an experienced, local, full time Realtor. This is important! An agent with all of these qualities has a better chance getting you the home of your choice with less hassle.
2. Pick a direct lender with a short amount of underwriting time(72 hrs or less preferably). Not doing this could cost you hundreds of dollars in per diem fees.
3. When you find a home you like, be competitive! Make a full price or above offer, especially if the house has been on the market less then a week and/or has multiple offers.
4. If you can, pay your own closing costs. It gives you an edge over buyers who cannot. Sellers like this.
5. Give a large deposit. 1.5% -2% is typical so offer 2.5%.

So until we get more inventory, I hope this helps.

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