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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently issued new guidelines and clarified documentation that taxpayers must submit to successfully obtain the federal tax credit for home buyers.
The federal tax …
ShareThis post is long over due & is inspired by a first time buyer couple that I’m working with. We’ve been looking at a handful of pre-40’s homes with various interpretations of owners updating, renovating …
The economy’s improving but lending standards are not. Nationally, banks are making mortgage approvals harder to come by. Underwriting guidelines are tightening.
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ShareIf you are looking for that special place which offers ultimate, luxurious S.F. urban living & amazing S.F. Bay views, look no further than the Infinity Towers in S.F.
You will have to hurry since there …
ShareLooks like change is underway for FHA loans as the Federal Housing Administration prepares to raise fees this Spring. It doesn’t look like an exact date is in place at this time.
Currently, the upfront mortgage …
ShareDon’t you owe it to yourself to take the time to interview 2-3 agents to find your best fit; someone who is going to listen, have relevant and current experience and be your advocate throughout …
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Details are below on credit score basics. Credit scores continue to be a critical detail in determining what type of loan & interest rate one qualifies for. Lender criteria can vary.
As of 3/09 FHA lenders require …
ShareI know many of my buyers will be happy with this news, official as of Friday. Income limits were also increased for individual and joint buyers along with the extension running to April 2010.
For those …
ShareYeah!!! Good news for our very pricey market place. It’s incredibly challenging to find a single family home in San Francisco in the low-600’s (there are more choices if we’re talking condos); this $729+ number …
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Here’s the latest e-newsletter from my fantastic accountant. I highly recommend Pat Polo who I’ve been working with for the last 10+ years. Not the least expensive but you don’t want to …
ShareThe latest from Asset Exchange Company’s June Newsletter:
Clients have recently asked us what we are seeing in the market? Is it still slow? Have things been improving? What investors are exchanging? Some of our recent …
ShareThere are several excellent lawyers who specialize in landlord tenant law including Robert Peterson (415-586-7460).
So, how much could an OMI run? Robert’s best/worst case scenario pertaining to expenses with OMI are as follows (per a …
ShareSan Francisco definitely has market conditions unlike most markets in the Bay Area. With rent control & tenant rights alone, there are a host of nuances that one (I!) must be aware of when helping …
ShareI get the frequent question from buyers that I meet, particularly those that I meet at open houses,on where our market is at; has it reached the bottom? My response is that no one knows …
ShareHi V,
This is a brief overview of details with the offer process.
We’ll review the recent sales for the area to determine a reasonable offering price.
I’ll request from your mortgage broker/loan officer a pre-approval letter specific …
