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Thinking about a purchase?

Thinking about making a purchase but not quite sure where to start?  Feel free to contact me if you have questions about the  process or would like to schedule a consultation.

If you’d like to do your own initial research on the purchase process, you can start by going to the following posts/videos:

Key Questions to ask Realtors you are interviewing

The importance of meeting neighbors when you are in contract on a property

Credit score primer: What buyers need to know to get a loan

Why hiring a mortgage broker vs. working with a direct lender makes sense in today’s market

Finance options for first time buyers including FHA loans which require as little as 3.5% down (video)

Recognizing the bottom of the market (video)

Details of the March 2010 California Tax Credit for New Home / First-Time Buyers

Can I get a jumbo loan? (video)

The appaiser’s role (video)

Green Homes (Video)

Value of Green Homes (video)

A few tips when hiring a moving company

Moving Checklist

Basic steps with the offer process

What should I expect from my insurance agent/agency when I buy a new home?

The Paperless Real Estate Transaction is Possible

If you’d like to receive S.F. listings or Peninsula listings by email please contact me & I’ll create a search based on your criteria. This will save you time in not having to manually search the MLS (Multiple Listings Service) each day for new listings.


Cheryl Bower, Realtor , GRI, ABR
Cell 415.999.3450

cheryl@cbower.com
DRE #: 01505551

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Clients that Cheryl has helped:

Cheryl’s Buyer or Seller Represented Transactions

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S.F.

2445 Funston Ave.

Charming West Portal Mediterranean

Listed: $849,000

Sold: $865,000

2 beds | 1.2 baths

1,390 Sq Ft

Represented: Seller
Sold: 8/18/09
Don’t miss out on this spacious Mediterranean home in fantastic West Portal location (close to shops, restaurants, public transportation). Property is detached, …

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Pacifica 94044

1384 Madrid Court

Listed: $599,888

Sold: $550,000

3 beds | 2 baths

1,120 Sq Ft

Represented: Buyer
Sold: 7/22/09

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San Francisco

95 Stoneyford Avenue

Listed: $478,000

Sold: $530,000

2 beds | 1 baths

Represented: Buyers
Sold: 7/31/09

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S.S.F.

10 Felton Ave.

Listed: $508,000

Sold: $508,000

3 beds | 1 baths

Represented: Seller
Sold: 9/10/09

Move-in ready Winston Manor rancher! Features include new carpeting, recessed lights, double paned windows, stainless steel appliances, new kitchen flooring, …

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half moon bay

454 Cypress Ave.

Half Moon Bay REO Condo

Listed: $279,000

Sold: $267,650

2 beds | 2 baths

1,028 Sq Ft

Represented: Buyers
Sold 6.2.09

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San Francisco

286 Monterey Blvd

3-unit Edwardian near Fantastic Glen Park

Listed: $895,000

Sold: $880,000

4 beds | 3 baths

2,300 Sq Ft

Nicely updated 3-unit Edwardian near fantastic Glen Park location. Short walk to Glen Park Village
shops and restaurants, Glen Park Canyon & BART. Easy access to Highways 101 & 280. Two 2-bedroom …

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SAN FRANCISCO

1990 Green St. #302

Represented Buyer

Listed: $565,000

Sold: $556,500

1 beds | 1 baths

Pacific Heights Condo
Close of escrow: 9/22/09

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Daly City

1028 San Luis Cir #735

Downtown S.F. & Ocean Views Condo

Listed: $359,950

Sold: $350,000

2 beds | 2 baths

1,004 Sq Ft

Represented: Buyer
Sold: 3.25.09

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S.S.F.

74 Calvert Ave.

Listed: $478,000

Sold: $463,000

3 beds | 1 baths

Sold 1.16.09
Represented Seller

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San Bruno

764 Santa Lucia Avenue

Listed: $477,900

Sold: $477,000

3 beds | 1 baths

960 Sq Ft

Sold

San Francisco

1632 Pacheco St.

Listed: $689,000

Sold: $785,000

2 beds | 1 baths

SOLD!!! 25 offers

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santa clara

1232 Warburton Avenue

Listed: $599,000

Sold: $595,000

2 beds | 1 baths

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San Carlos

1723 Alameda de las Pulgas

Listed: $649,000

Sold: $649,000

2 beds | 1 baths

1,030 Sq Ft

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san francisco

250 King St. #1314

Listed: $749,000

Sold: $749,000

2 beds | 1 baths

962 Sq Ft

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San Francisco

440 Brazil Avenue

Listed: $699,000

Sold: $700,000

4 beds | 2 baths

1,500 Sq Ft

Sold

San Francisco

80 Jennings Court

Listed: $577,000

Sold: $565,000

3 beds | 2 baths

1,212 Sq Ft

Sold

san francisco

1362 8th Avenue

Listed: $789,000

Sold: $840,000

2 beds | 1 baths

Multiple offers!!

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San Francisco

1730 Sanchez Street

Listed: $799,000

Sold: $890,000

3 beds | 1 baths

1,575 Sq Ft

Multiple offers!!

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san francisco

38 Peralta Avenue

Listed: $779,000

Sold: $835,000

3 beds | 1 baths

Multiple offers!!

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San Francisco

478 47th Avenue

Listed: $745,000

Sold: $800,000

2 beds | 1 baths

1,134 Sq Ft

Multiple offers!!

Sold

San Francisco

67 Haight Street

Listed: $1,100,000

Sold: $1,000,000

2 offers

Sold

santa clara

1216 Carolyn Drive

Listed: $719,000

Sold: $730,000

2 beds | 1.5 baths