For all of you homebuyers out there, be mindful! Lenders aren’t handing out money like they used to a few years ago. You will be put through the ringer! Ask anyone who’s applied for a mortgage in the last couple years, they’ll tell you. It’s crucial to work with a competent lender who knows the […]
Oceanside Pier
Historic Oceanside Pier is one of the longest wooden piers on the West Coast, spanning 1,942 feet in length. Located on Pier View Way & The Strand North. Take a stroll & enjoy a meal at Ruby’s Cafe located at the end of the Oceanside Pier. For more details, check out Ruby’s website: http://www.rubys.com/index.aspx
Short sales approved in 10 days???
Can this be true? It may be starting April 5th, 2010. U.S. Treasury department is going to require that any bank receiving federal assistance will have only 10 days to respond to short sale offers presented to them. In order to be considered for the HAFA program: The home must be the principle residence of the […]
It’s official- 1st time buyers can get $18K!
$18,000 IN COMBINED HOMEBUYER TAX CREDITS FOR A LIMITED TIME Californians have a brief window of opportunity to receive up to $18,000 in combined federal and state homebuyer tax credits. To take advantage of both tax credits, a first-time homebuyer must enter into a purchase contract for a principal residence before May 1, 2010, and […]
1st time buyers getting $18,000*
Yes, you read that correctly. First time buyers who get into contract before April 30th will be able to double dip into both the Federal Tax credit of $8000 & the newly instated CA tax credit of $10,000. The loop hole has not been shut out & may not be since the window of opportunity […]
North County Short Sales approved in 7-10 days?
Did you know that the banks are streamlining short sales? Say what? Oh yes. Starting April 5, 2010 it’s going to get easier my friends. Well let’s hope so anyway. Each lending institutions will need to subscribe as participant in order implement the program. Bad news, the lender list is really short. In fact, still waiting […]
Needles in the haystack. Ouch! Short sales in North County
You may have asked yourself this question when it comes to short sales…. Should I bother with a short sale? I’ve heard they take forever to close. Well it depends. Sometimes you can get a better deal with short sales but be careful & patient. Most short sales are similar to bank owned homes, where […]
Is it your first time? Take ease with these steps toward homeownership.
So you’re thinking about buying a house? Now what??? There a few things to consider before taking the next step towards homeownership. Can you qualify for a loan? Most people think that if they have good credit, this part of the process is “in the bag” but don’t start your home search just yet. Did […]
