Want the Home Buyer Tax Credit?  Here’s the “Who, What, When, Where, and Why”

Want the Home Buyer Tax Credit? Here’s the “Who, What, When, Where, and Why”

Posted on 30. Jan, 2010 by Stacey.

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One of the most unusual — and generous — programs ever rolled out by the Federal Government is the recent $8000 and $6500 tax credits for home buyers.
Whether you’re a first-time home buyer, or you’ve bought and sold dozens of homes, it’s an amazing time to buy!  [...]

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FHA Increases Upfront MIP Fee; Raises Credit Score Requirement; Reduces Seller Concessions

FHA Increases Upfront MIP Fee; Raises Credit Score Requirement; Reduces Seller Concessions

Posted on 21. Jan, 2010 by Stacey.

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As promised in December, the Federal Housing Administration has announced the details of changes intended to strengthen its capital reserves which were reported to be headed into dangerously low territory late last year.  The changes are designed to increase the FHA’s income from customers while reducing its portfolio’s risk.
Read the full story here on Mortgage [...]

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Need to sell your house? Don’t wait for ‘Spring’ in February

Need to sell your house? Don’t wait for ‘Spring’ in February

Posted on 14. Jan, 2010 by Stacey.

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The busiest season for home sales traditionally begins the day after the Super Bowl.  But putting off getting the word out about your property would probably be a mistake, some experts say.
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What’s ahead for home prices?

What’s ahead for home prices?

Posted on 14. Jan, 2010 by Stacey.

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California remains ahead of the nation in market recovery with many first-time home buyers entering the market due to affordable home prices, low mortgage rates, and first-time home buyer tax credits from the state and federal governments. However, credit still is tight and unemployment remains high, which could hinder a full market recovery until 2011.
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CAR Fast Facts: January 6, 2010

CAR Fast Facts: January 6, 2010

Posted on 09. Jan, 2010 by Stacey.

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Fast Facts  
Calif. median home price: November 09: $304,520 (Source: C.A.R.)
Calif. highest median home price by C.A.R. region November 09: Santa Barbara So. Coast $750,000(Source: C.A.R.)
Calif. lowest median home price by C.A.R. region November 09: High Desert $124,710 (Source: C.A.R.)
Calif. First-time Buyer Affordability Index - Third Quarter 2009: 64 percent (Source: C.A.R.)
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Bay Area real estate investors snap up properties in Sacramento, Vegas

Posted on 18. Dec, 2009 by Stacey.

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Bay Area real estate investors have gone on a shopping spree, snapping up homes in low-cost communities outside the region as falling home prices and low mortgage rates make the economics of buying rental property far more appealing.
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