I read an article in the Wall Street Journal this morning that talked about the Federal income tax credit for first-time homebuyers. Presently, first-timers are eligible to receive 10% of the purchase price of the home up to $8,000. There are limits though, based on income and the program is se
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07/02/2009
For many Marin homeowners, being underwater with a mortgage is the new reality. Recently, HUD announced plans to help homeowners who owe more than their home is worth the opportunity to refinance 105% of their home's value, provided they met certain qualifications. Now the option to refinance wi
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07/02/2009
An interesting trend has taken shape in recent weeks in Marin County. Sellers are disappearing! Take Novato, for instance. Sales right now are brisk, with half of all homes on the market in escrow. While that points to a return to a Seller's market, there are just 347 homes listed for sale cur
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07/02/2009
Marin County Foreclosures List - Condos and Single Family Homes For Sale "Your complete source for Marin foreclosure listings." July 1, 2009 Please click this link to view ALL bank-owned (REO) properties currently on the MLS. These are "active" status and listed as available for purchase. Thi
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07/01/2009
Novato Foreclosure List - Condos and Single Family Homes For Sale "Your complete source for Novato foreclosure listings." July 1, 2009 Check out our new All-Novato website, with the most complete look at Novato neighborhoods: www.BestHomesNovato.com Please click below link to view ALL bank-owne
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07/01/2009
The latest addition to Kevin's Steals and Deals List is new to market today, 6/27/09. These are homes we identify as priced close to or below market value. See this home! Contact Kevin at (415) 725-1911 or kmcginnis@fhallen.com 95 Sierra Vista in Novato - $287,100 (Listing Courtesy Gary Torretta,
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06/27/2009
Multiple offers. Overbids. Properties being snapped up the same day they are listed for sale. Remember those days in Marin County real estate? They're baaaaack! As of this writing, 47% of all homes (single-family residences and condominiums) on the market in Novato are in escrow. If you bre
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06/19/2009
((SCROLL DOWN for *all* bank-owned/foreclosure listings by area)) **Marin County Under $500,000 List** We've divided the search into 2 popular home search categories, see the links below. These are all AVAILABLE homes. We've weeded out the ones in escrow. These include "regular" sales as well
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06/18/2009
Marin County Foreclosures List - Condos and Single Family Homes For Sale "Your complete source for Marin foreclosure listings." JUNE 18, 2009 Please click this link to view ALL bank-owned (REO) properties currently on the MLS. These are "active" status and listed as available for purchase. Th
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06/18/2009