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It is a priviledge to work with Habitat for Humanity

March 3rd, 2010 · No Comments

Last summer, I was chosen by Habitat for Humanity to be their exclusive buyer agent for Habitat’s Neighborhood Revitalization Program. Coldwell Banker and I donate the majority of any commissions earned on these purchases back to Habitat.
This Habitat program has been funded in part by contributions from the City of Menlo Park.
The City has considered […]

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Tags: Habitat for Humanity · REO · Foreclosures · East Palo Alto real estate · Menlo Park Real Estate · Inspiration

Let’s keep things in perspective

April 1st, 2009 · No Comments

Many folks seem to be in a large degree of despair about the economy and the housing market.
Yes, things are a little rough right now - but we are nowhere near “the end of civilization or the world as we know it”.
We need to keep things in perspective.
Here is some historical data that may help […]

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Tags: First-time home buyers · Inspiration

Habitat for Humanity purchases their first REO in Menlo Park

March 27th, 2009 · No Comments

Habitat for Humanity just entered into contract to purchase a home in the Belle Haven area of Menlo Park.
With the price of bank foreclosure REOs being so low, Habitat has started a program to buy existing homes, rehab them with volunteer labor and turn them over to new owner occupants.
If you have any lender contacts […]

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Tags: Habitat for Humanity · First-time home buyers · Foreclosures · East Palo Alto real estate · Inspiration

Is the Market Turning?

March 13th, 2009 · No Comments

It is probably too early to tell but the market does seem to be picking up in the past few weeks.
Perhaps some of this is just the typical seasonal spring pick-up or perhaps prices have fallen far enough so that many buyers feel current prices represent good value.
I can tell you that I am working […]

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Tags: Redwood City real estate · San Carlos Real Estate · Sunnyvale Real Estate · Inspiration

All home-related stimulus info including loan mods and tax credits

March 7th, 2009 · 1 Comment

Curtis Van Carter of the Napa Valley Address provides and the information and relevant links to answer the questions many folks are asking.
Curtis and my Sonoma colleague Pam Buda of Wine Country and Horses indicate there are lots of good buys in their areas right now though market activity appears to be picking up.
Maybe a good […]

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Tags: Investment Real Estate · Helpful Sites · Vacation Property · Inspiration

Full details on CA Franchise Tax Board $10K credit for NEW home purchase

March 6th, 2009 · 1 Comment

Here is all the info you want about this credit directly from the proverbial horse’s mouth - The California State Franchise Tax Board including how much of the money is left and how many applications they have received - 173 to date!
http://www.ftb.ca.gov/individuals/New_Home_Credit.shtml

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Tags: Pending Legislation · Credit Information · Helpful Sites · Inspiration

The art of negotiation - a real life story…..

March 5th, 2009 · 2 Comments

I recently represented a buyer on the purchase of a property in a nearby local community.
This property had been on the market for some time and my buyers’ intitial offer was significantly below list price.
When I arrived at the listing agent’s office, I was told that another offer had just come in.
I called my clients […]

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Tags: Inspiration

Looking to take advantage of the CA $10,000 tax credit

March 4th, 2009 · No Comments

The $10,000 CA tax credit applies to NEW construction (never lived in properties) purchased as a primary residence.
There are several new condo/townhomes projects right now in Palo Alto and Los Altos and a soon to be released project in San Carlos.
Marrian Bennett Half Moon Bay Coldwell Banker has provided a list of new homes in the […]

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Tags: Pending Legislation · Cool Listings · Helpful Sites · Inspiration

More info on new California $10,000 tax credit

March 2nd, 2009 · 1 Comment

In an earlier post, i wrote about a recently passed California State Franchise Tax Board $10,000 credit for the purchase of a NEW principal residence. This credit is available to all purchasers of a NEW house or condominium.
Kappy Mann from beautiful Truckee Lake Tahoe area (where I will be going for a week of skiing […]

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Tags: Pending Legislation · Credit Information · Helpful Sites · Real Estate Finance · Inspiration

Regulations and Forms available for $8000 first time home buyer credit

March 2nd, 2009 · No Comments

Diane Tuman of Zillow provides all the latest info on this credit.
I have recently represented a young first-time home buyer who got into contract on an REO prior to the passage of the stumulus package but they closed after the package becoming law so they will receive the $8,000 credit. That was an unexpected and […]

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Tags: Pending Legislation · Foreclosures · Credit Information · Real Estate Finance · Real Estate Data · Inspiration