by countyproperties | Apr 3, 2010 | Current Affairs
Holiday commemorating the Hebrews’ liberation from slavery in Egypt and the “passing over” of the forces of destruction, or the sparing of the firstborn of the Israelites, when the Lord “smote the land of Egypt” on the eve of the Exodus....
by countyproperties | Apr 3, 2010 | Current Affairs
A little history about Easter: Easter, which celebrates Jesus Christ’s resurrection from the dead, is Christianity’s most important holiday. It has been called a moveable feast because it doesn’t fall on a set date every year, as most holidays do....
by countyproperties | Apr 3, 2010 | Current Affairs, Real Estate news, Riverside foreclosure news, Riverside Short Sales, San Diego Short Sales
County Properties introducing their new division and website www.ShortSaleRealtors4U.com !San Diego & Riverside County Short Sale Realtor Experts! Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief for Homeowners. Keep your home with the free help from our services from Loan...
by countyproperties | Apr 3, 2010 | Finance, Real Estate news
Californians have a brief window of opportunity to receive up to $18,000 in combined federal and state homebuyer tax credits. To take advantage of both tax credits, a first-time homebuyer must enter into a purchase contract for a principal residence before May 1,...
by countyproperties | Apr 3, 2010 | Real Estate news
Not all real estate practitioners are REALTORS®. The term REALTOR® is a registered trademark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of REALTORS® and subscribes to its strict Code of...
by countyproperties | Apr 3, 2010 | Going Green
Can also save you money too. Every little bit is a step to help save the earth. If you want to learn more about the tip then just click on the link (if available) to go to a page that will elaborate on the topic. Change to Fluorescent Bulbs – If every house in...
by countyproperties | Mar 27, 2010 | Current Affairs, Finance, Real Estate news, Riverside Real Estate, Riverside Short Sales, San Diego Foreclosure news, San Diego Real Estate, San Diego Short Sales
To simplify all of the confusion, “Hope” and “Making homes afordable” programs are broad names that encompus the specific options listed below. The specific program options are the following: (click on specific program for details) HARP HAMP 2...
by countyproperties | Mar 27, 2010 | Finance, Real Estate news, Riverside Real Estate, San Diego Real Estate
Governor Schwarzenegger signed AB 183 providing $200 million for home buyer tax credits. The bill allocates $100 million for qualified first-time home buyers who purchase existing homes and $100 million for purchasers of new, or previously unoccupied, homes. Eligible...
by countyproperties | Mar 27, 2010 | Finance, Real Estate news, Riverside foreclosure news, Riverside Real Estate, Riverside Short Sales, San Diego Foreclosure news, San Diego Real Estate, San Diego Short Sales
Generally, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) treats debt forgiveness by a creditor as taxable income. However, under federal legislation that took effect in 2007, certain home mortgage debt cancellations–such as loan modifications, short sales, or...
by countyproperties | Mar 27, 2010 | Current Affairs, Finance, Real Estate news, Riverside foreclosure news, Riverside Real Estate, Riverside Short Sales, San Diego Foreclosure news, San Diego Real Estate, San Diego Short Sales
On March 24, 2010, Bank of America announced enhancements to the National Homeownership Retention Program to modify the mortgages of qualified homeowners who are experiencing financial hardship. The National Homeownership Retention Program is already available to...
by countyproperties | Mar 27, 2010 | Going Green
Green Tip of the Week: You don’t need a stinkin’ compost container Who needs a decorative pail on the counter to collect compost–and odors–when you can use a castoff container, such as a margarine container or a cardboard milk carton? Put the...
by countyproperties | Mar 17, 2010 | Current Affairs
Did you know: The world’s first St. Patrick’s Day parade occurred on March 17, 1762, in New York City, featuring Irish soldiers serving in the English military. This parade became an annual event, with President Truman attending in 1948. According to the...
by countyproperties | Mar 15, 2010 | Current Affairs, Finance, Going Green, Real Estate news
Take advantage of improved tax credits available for a number of energy-efficient home improvements. Find a professional remodeler in your neighborhood at www.nahb.org/remodel to get excellent advice – and your assurance of a project well done. The Existing Home...
by countyproperties | Mar 12, 2010 | Open House, Pacific Beach Real Estate
OPEN HOUSE, this Saturday March 13th from 10am-1pm 2999 Oceanfront Walk #3 Pacific Beach 92109. Beautiful condo right on the beach! Literally walk out your sliding glass door to the beach! Fully upgraded with top of the line kitchen appliances and stainless steel...
by countyproperties | Mar 12, 2010 | Chula Vista Real Estate, Real Estate news, San Diego Foreclosure news, San Diego Real Estate
Sneak Preview! 945 Gutay, Chula Vista, CA We have a home located in Chula Vista coming onto the market soon, that is a foreclosure. It is a 3bdrm/2bath, 1603 square foot home that has been remodeled. It has a large lot with a deck in the back off of the home. Plus a...
by countyproperties | Mar 12, 2010 | Finance, Real Estate news, San Diego Foreclosure news, San Diego Real Estate, San Diego Short Sales
The California Senate voted 21-15 today to approve legislation that would prevent homeowners who have had a foreclosure, loan modification or short sale from being required to pay state income taxes on the debt forgiven. The bill, SB32 (8X), by Sen. Lois Wolk...
by countyproperties | Mar 12, 2010 | Finance, Real Estate news, Riverside foreclosure news, Riverside Real Estate, Riverside Short Sales, San Diego Foreclosure news, San Diego Real Estate, San Diego Short Sales
In an effort to end the foreclosure crisis, the Obama administration has been trying to keep defaulting owners in their homes. Now it will take a new approach: paying some of them to leave. This latest program, which will allow owners to sell for less than they owe...
by countyproperties | Mar 12, 2010 | Finance, Real Estate news, Riverside foreclosure news, Riverside Real Estate, Riverside Short Sales, San Diego Foreclosure news
Home-Saving Loans Afoot Pressure is growing on U.S. banks to ease terms for distressed homeowners on home-equity loans and other second-lien mortgages. Rep. Barney Frank, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, last week sent a letter to the four biggest...
by countyproperties | Mar 12, 2010 | Finance
Homeowners wanting to pay off their mortgage earlier than planned can do so by making extra principal payments. One extra full principal and interest payment a year will reduce a 30-year loan to about 17 years, and adding the following month’s principal payment...
by countyproperties | Mar 12, 2010 | Real Estate news, Riverside Real Estate, San Diego Investment Properties
Affordable home prices, tax credits for home buyers, historically low interest rates, and a large number of distressed properties prompted many first-time home buyers to enter the market in 2009, according to C.A.R.’s 2009-2010 “State of the California...
