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Monthly Archives:: January 2013
San Joaquin County Single Family Home Sales Past 3 Month 32% Cash, 34% Contventional
The tight housing market has lead to a tougher market for buyers using FHA & VA financing. In the past 3 months 51% of single family homes sold in San Joaquin County were either REO or Short Sales. 32% of transactions were cash sales, 34% were conventional financing 29% were FHA and 3% utilized VA […]
2013 Real Estate Market Looking Up For Those Selling a Central Valley Home!
The Central Valley real estate market has been challenging for Central Valley home sellers the last few years. I’m thrilled to report that there is a very positive outlook in 2013 for those considering selling a Central Valley home. Factors leading to my optimism include: Decreased Inventory – Levels are at a record lows and […]
Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act Etended for Another Year!
Yesterday Congress finally reached a settlement in the fiscal cliff negotiations. The good news is that the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act has been extended through 2013. This means that the exemption from taxation for mortgage debt that is forgiven when homeowners negotiate a short sale, loan modification (including any principal reduction) or foreclosure will […]
How to Choose a Short Sale Agent
There are many nuances to a short sale transaction and every short sale is unique. Therefore the short sale agent you choose can make or break the deal, so choose wisely. When researching for a short sale agent, experience is very important. Research your local market and see who has the other local short sale […]