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Oct 5, 2026 · Brad & Karen Mattonen
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Zero Down Payment and Down Payment Assistance Programs in California: A Guide for San Diego and Riverside Counties
First Time Home Buyer Nov 29, 2025

Zero Down Payment and Down Payment Assistance Programs in California: A Guide for San Diego and Riverside Counties

Don’t let a lack of savings stop you from owning in San Diego County. Explore local and state progra...

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Choosing the Mortgage Term That is Right for You!
First Time Home Buyer Oct 19, 2025

Choosing the Mortgage Term That is Right for You!

Not sure whether to choose a 15-year or 30-year mortgage? Learn how term length affects your payment...

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Don’t Go It Alone – Why You Need a Professional When Calculating Your Mortgage
First Time Home Buyer Aug 25, 2023

Don’t Go It Alone – Why You Need a Professional When Calculating Your Mortgage

If you’re in the market for a new home, you may be tempted to crunch the mortgage numbers yourself t...

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Home financing: Tips on how to secure financing for your home purchase
First Time Home Buyer Mar 1, 2023

Home financing: Tips on how to secure financing for your home purchase

Home financing: Tips on how to secure financing for your home purchase, including information on mor...

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We made Top Realtor on Social Media in San Diego County for April
First Time Home Buyer Apr 21, 2022

We made Top Realtor on Social Media in San Diego County for April

Thank You #Roomvu for the acknowledgement, recognition and award!!! We hold it in high regard and es...

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Buying a Home in San Diego makes more sense than investing in the Stock Market Video
First Time Home Buyer Oct 19, 2021

Buying a Home in San Diego makes more sense than investing in the Stock Market Video

Financial Advisors Stockbrokers will always avoid sharing the universal truth that all renters are b...

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First Time Home Buyer Sep 27, 2021

What questions should I ask real estate agents?

Seven in 10 real estate consumers work with the first real estate agent they interview, according to...

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How to save money when you buy a home
First Time Home Buyer Sep 16, 2021

How to save money when you buy a home

If you’re considering buying a home, statistics say that one of the first things you’ll do is surf t...

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