News Archives - Page 26 of 61

News

8 Tips to Take Advantage of the Home Buyer Tax Credit before Time Runs Out

The Federal Home Buyer Tax Credit, when used in conjunction with the California state tax credit, can deliver meaningful savings, but only for those who have a binding contract… Read more ⇢

From The California Franchise Tax Board: New Home Buyer Tax Credit Regulations

As you saw from my other blogs, you may have time to TRIPLE DIP on the tax incentives available now. But you must apply early; funds are expected to… Read more ⇢

Sound Off About Your Agent!

We all have heard the stories of real estate agents, good and bad, who either made the transaction happen, or made it a disaster. But in the past, other… Read more ⇢

CALIFORNIA’S TAX CREDIT MONIES MAY GO FAST

If you are planning to take advantage of the California Home Buyer Tax Credit, signed into law late last week, you’ll have to hurry. The $100 million allocated for… Read more ⇢

California won’t tax forgiven home debt

Governor Schwarzenegger on Monday signed SB 401 (Wolk) into law providing distressed homeowners with state tax exemption on debt forgiven in a short sale, foreclosure, or loan modification. WHAT… Read more ⇢

A Golden Opportunity to Triple Dip on Overlapping Homebuyer Incentives

If EVER there was a reason to get off the fence and buy your house in California, this is it. We’re talking a once in a lifetime, 24 karat… Read more ⇢

Ask The Expert: Speeding Up a Short Sale to Meet the Tax Credit Deadline; Per Diem; Rental Applications

Q. My fiancé and I are currently trying to purchase a short sale property. We’re first time home buyers , and we’re very nervous we will not be in… Read more ⇢

NO MORE STATE TAX ON FORGIVEN DEBT

Distressed homeowners no longer have to pay California state income tax on debt forgiven in a short sale, foreclosure, or loan modification. Enacted into law yesterday, Senate Bill 401… Read more ⇢

Jamba Juice BOGO Offer

Brentwood Jamba Juice San Vicente & Montana 11911 San Vicente Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90049-5086 Directions (MapQuest)… Read more ⇢

Attention Home Sellers: Bring Your Property to the Forefront during our Buyer Bonus Event

To help you sell your property after the First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit expires on April 30, we have created the Buyer Bonus Event. This program will assist you… Read more ⇢

Ask The Expert: What is a PUD; Plumbing problems; Pending assessments on short sales

Q. I’m looking at townhouse to buy, and it’s something known as a PUD. What is that, and how is it different from a regular townhouse? A. Read more ⇢

A good time to buy? Yes, but no need to rush

Many housing economists have said that for borrowers with stable incomes, good credit history, and FICO scores of at least 620, now is an opportune time to purchase a… Read more ⇢

Survey finds Americans prefer homeownership

A new national survey gauging attitudes toward housing finds that two-thirds of Americans (65 percent) still prefer owning a home, despite the challenging economic environment and the housing downturn. Read more ⇢

What do buyers want in a home? One survey offers clues

A recent study of more than 22,000 homeowners who bought their homes within the last nine years found that current homeowners plan to be “more practical” in their next… Read more ⇢

NONREFUNDABLE DEPOSIT IN ESCROW IS DEEMED INVALID

An agreement for a “nonrefundable” escrow deposit is invalid and unenforceable, according to the recent California case of Kuish v. Smith (2010 WL 373225). This case serves as a… Read more ⇢

Get your Instant Home Value…

Find out here