Fastest pace for O.C. home market since 2005
February 20, 2012 by Lisa Locke · Leave a Comment
This was posted by Jon Lansner on February 20th, 2012. Steve Thomas of ReportsOnHousing.com’s latest study of the Orange County housing market shows the early 2012 home shopping season is a curious mix of rising buyer activity as the number of owners willing to test the market shrinks. Snippets of the latest Thomas report, based [...]
What is happening to Foreclosures???
October 15, 2010 by Lisa Locke · Leave a Comment
No doubt you’ve heard the news recently that a number of major banks have volunteered to temporarily suspend foreclosures in 23 states and Bank of America is temporarily suspending foreclosures nationwide. The situation is changing daily, But here is what CAR knows as of 10/15/2010: In late September and early October some lenders and servicers [...]
Should I file a property tax assessment appeal?
August 19, 2010 by Lisa Locke · Leave a Comment
I want to appeal my property taxes. What do I need? Your property taxes are based on the “Assessor’s enrolled value of your property”. If similar sized homes in your area have recently sold for less than the “Assessor’s enrolled value” of your home, you may have a valid assessment appeal. You can locate the [...]
HAFA is Officially Underway
April 6, 2010 by Lisa Locke · Leave a Comment
By: Brittany Dunn at: www.dsnews.com The deadline for servicer implementation of the administration’s Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives (HAFA) program has arrived. HAFA, which is part of the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP), aims to help homeowners who are unable to qualify for a loan modification under HAMP by providing them with the option to pursue [...]
Gov. Schwarzenegger Extends $10K Homebuyer Tax Credit in California
April 1, 2010 by Lisa Locke · Leave a Comment
By: Brittany Dunn at: www.dsnews.com On Thursday, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed AB 183, which will provide a tax credit of up to $10,000 to Californians who are buying their first home or purchasing a newly-built home. “I have been up and down the state pushing this important housing bill that will get people off [...]
On the Fence about Buying a New Home?
February 24, 2010 by Lisa Locke · Leave a Comment
The wait is over! We can help you find the perfect home at a bargain price today. Oh, and by the way, mortgage interest rates have never been more competitive. November 6, 2009 – President Obama extends the $8,000 tax credit to first-time homebuyers and includes up to $6,500 for current homeowners. Details include: * [...]
Hot Buys:
February 17, 2010 by Lisa Locke · Leave a Comment
If you’re a seller in today’s changing market, you may be experiencing the frustration of a home that just won’t sell. Wouldn’t it be ideal if there was a proven system to sell your home more quickly, that not only offered a logical method to pricing a home properly, but also provided targeted marketing exposure? [...]
