by countyproperties | Dec 26, 2009 | Current Affairs, Finance, Real Estate news
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released a list of several important tax law provisions for individuals and businesses making contributions to charity, including: Special Charitable Contributions for Certain IRA Owners: An IRA owner, age 70½...
by countyproperties | Dec 26, 2009 | Real Estate news, Riverside foreclosure news, Riverside Real Estate, San Diego Foreclosure news, San Diego Real Estate
Bank is working on ‘long-term fundamental alternatives’ to foreclosure Citigroup Inc. will suspend foreclosures and evictions for 30 days in a temporary break for about 4,000 borrowers during the holiday season. The New York-based bank said Thursday the...
by countyproperties | Dec 26, 2009 | Real Estate news, Riverside Real Estate, San Diego Real Estate
Home sales in California increased 4.7 percent in November compared with the same period a year ago, while the median price of an existing home rose 5.8 percent, according to a report released yesterday by C.A.R. The median price of an existing, single-family detached...
by countyproperties | Dec 26, 2009 | Going Green
Green Tip of the Week: Clean your fridge’s coilsCleaning the back of your fridge–the coils and electric circuitry–increases energy efficiency. A refrigerator with dirty coils works harder, and uses 25 percent more energy compared with a...
by countyproperties | Dec 26, 2009 | Riverside foreclosure news, San Diego Foreclosure news
Interest in buying foreclosed homes has dipped among average buyers, a survey by Trulia.com and RealtyTrac shows. But investors, homeowners looking to trade up and renters are more likely to think about buying a repo. About 43 % of Americans say they’re at least...
by countyproperties | Dec 19, 2009 | Current Affairs
On behalf of everyone at County Properties, we would like to wish you a Happy Holiday season and a happy new year! This was certainly a challenging year for our industry, but adversity is what separates leaders from followers. We are already seeing signs of recovery...
by countyproperties | Dec 19, 2009 | Real Estate news
A fourth-quarter survey conducted by HomeGain showed that 72 percent of HomeGain members believe that home prices will remain the same in the next six months, an increase from 69 percent in the third-quarter survey.According to the recent survey, HomeGain members said...
by countyproperties | Dec 19, 2009 | Riverside foreclosure news, San Diego Foreclosure news
A report by RealtyTrac shows that foreclosure filings, including notices of default, scheduled foreclosure auctions, and bank repossessions, decreased nearly 8 percent in November compared with the previous month, but were 18 percent higher compared with a year...
by countyproperties | Dec 19, 2009 | Going Green
Want an alternative to using disposable batteries, which leak toxic wastes into landfills and ground water? Switch to USB rechargeable AA batteries that do not require adapters or cables, but instead can be inserted into your laptop’s USB port–or other USB...
by countyproperties | Dec 19, 2009 | Real Estate news, Riverside Real Estate, San Diego Real Estate
Sales in new-home communities of 10 units or more in California rose 25 percent in October compared with a year ago, according to the monthly California Building Industry Association (CBIA)/HanleyWood Market Intelligence report. The increase marked the first...
by countyproperties | Dec 19, 2009 | Real Estate news
The credit is reasonably straightforward, but there are some tips for those who want to take advantage of it. Here’s what you should know: Homes: buying, selling & credits 1. Deadline: April 30, 2010 The most important tip is to be aware of the deadline....
by countyproperties | Dec 10, 2009 | Finance, Riverside foreclosure news, Riverside Real Estate, Riverside Short Sales, San Diego Foreclosure news, San Diego Real Estate, San Diego Short Sales
Are any of these making you toss and turn at night, affecting your everyday life? We have a streamline, easy way to help you thru these troubling times. Mortgage Payment Adjusting Up Income Going Down Home is worth less than your current mortgage Trouble with Bills /...
by countyproperties | Dec 10, 2009 | Finance, Real Estate news, Riverside foreclosure news, Riverside Short Sales, San Diego Foreclosure news, San Diego Short Sales
The U.S. Dept. of the Treasury last week announced the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program (HAFA), which provides financial incentives to servicers/lenders, borrowers, and investors for a closed short sale or a deed-in-lieu (DIL). Program goes into effect...
by countyproperties | Dec 10, 2009 | Finance
Investors Showing an Appetite for Bonds Backed Even by the Weakest Real Estate Sector and No Government Support The commercial mortgage bond securitization window that has been closed for nearly two years during this recession has reopened for business in...
by countyproperties | Dec 10, 2009 | Finance
Wells Fargo is one of County Properties business partners. I thought this would be useful if you have a Wells Fargo existing mortgage on your home.Wells Fargo Home Mortgage programs, including the new options available through the Home Affordable Refinance program,...
by countyproperties | Dec 10, 2009 | Going Green
Any plastic that does not fit into the other six well-defined categories of material earns a number 7. Ironically, this category also includes the new bio-based plastics that use corn, potato, or sugar derivatives. However, the most infamous type of number 7 plastic...
by countyproperties | Dec 4, 2009 | Real Estate news, San Marcos Real Estate
County Properties is having a open house Sunday 11am-4pm Dec. 6, 2009 at 1590 Hilcorte San Marcos, Ca 92069 New on market, normal sale not-distressed. 5 Bedroom 3 Baths 2 car garage Living area Est.SqFt: 1,787 Comments: Completely remodled home. Perfect home for...
by countyproperties | Dec 3, 2009 | Real Estate news
Sales of new homes rose more than expected last month to the highest level in more than a year as the housing market shows stability after its historic collapse.The Commerce Department says sales rose 6.2% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 430,000 from an...
by countyproperties | Dec 3, 2009 | Finance, Real Estate news, Riverside foreclosure news, San Diego Foreclosure news
Faced with sluggish progress in its foreclosure-prevention effort, the Obama administration will spend the coming weeks cracking down on mortgage companies that aren’t doing enough to help borrowers at risk of losing their homes. Treasury Department officials...
by countyproperties | Dec 3, 2009 | Finance, Real Estate news
As part of its plan to stimulate the U.S. housing market and address the economic challenges facing our nation, Congress has passed new legislation that: Extends the First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit of up to $8,000 to first-time home buyers until April 30, 2010....
