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2013
Can you purchase a home with a reverse mortgage? If you are 62 years or older and meet certain requirements you can possibly purchase a home using a reverse mortgage. While the system may not work for everyone and there are specific goals to be met before accepted, many folks 62+ years may benefi...
02/27/2013
I want Land for Building in San Ramon California Buying land seems to be the American dream even more so than a family with 2.5 kids in a house with a white picket fence. Buying land to build your dream home is really the ultimate American goal. The idea of owning land may be scarcer the closer...
02/25/2013
How a 1031 Exchange Saves You Money The process of the 1031 tax exchange or 'like kind' exchange, alleviates the requirement for capital gains taxes to the government when exchanging one property for another that’s of equal or greater value. While many homeowners typically sell one property and p...
02/22/2013
Can I sell my short sale to a friend or relative? Homeowners that find themselves in a sticky situation with their mortgage, unable to make the payment each month, may benefit from a loan modification or refinance. But if those options are no longer on the table or if the banks have refused a loa...
02/20/2013
Appraisals Too Low for Today’s Market – Literally for Today! In order for a home to be sold under financing it must be appraised so that the bank or lender knows the home is worth however much the buyer is financing. But with today’s volatile market, many appraisers are coming into low because ...
02/18/2013
What is a CLUE Report and How it can Affect You A comprehensive loss underwriting exchange or C.L.U.E is a report that provides claims, types of policies, and whether a loss was related to a certain type of catastrophe or natural disaster. It also includes the amount paid and the cause of the los...
02/15/2013
FHA Loans – Frequently Asked Questions and Answers An FHA loan is sometimes one of the best options for first-time homebuyers are those with very little down payment. It’s not a government program but a private corporation from the federal housing administration, a specific agency of the federal ...
02/13/2013
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The real estate market is seeing low inventory for 2013 – No Space for You? It’s been all over the news; low inventory is the major story right now in the real estate world. Although this is in the case in every area, it certainly is to be seen especially in the San Ramon and Northern California ...
02/11/2013
Valentine’s Day is here again and whether you’re single or a couple there are many events, comedy shows, concerts and more happening around the San Ramon California area. Enjoy romantic wine tastings, fabulous dinners, family craft events and more. Here are some of the top things to do on Valenti...
02/08/2013
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Is there any alternative to walking away? If you own a home anywhere in the Tri-Valley area or San Ramon California such as Dublin, Danville, or Pleasanton, and you currently cannot make your mortgage payment or are considering walking away, you need to know that there are other options. There ar...
02/05/2013