California Pacific Brokers

So Where Are These REO Listings?

So Where Are These REO Listings? You are ONE click away from finding some REO listings in the East Bay area. Click here to see them. Buying bank owned properties There is a lot of interest in buying bank owned properties these days. A lot of information, some good and some bad, is floating around about the subject.   Often the information offered is for sale, with the promise that you can make a lot... [Read more...]

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CONSUMER ALERT!! – FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS

If someone who is not your mortgage lender promises to save your home and asks for you to pay money up front, WATCH OUT. Fraudulent foreclosure consultants target homeowners who are behind on their mortgage payments.  Here’s what you can do to avoid becoming a victim: DON’T transfer title or sell your house to the foreclosure rescuer. Fraudulent foreclosure consultants often promise that if... [Read more...]

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Tax Credit for Homebuyers

First-Time Homebuyers (FTHBs): First-time homebuyers (that is, people who have not owned a home within the last three years) may be eligible for the tax credit. The credit for FTHBs is 10% of the purchase price of the home, with a maximum available credit of $8,000. Single taxpayers and married couples filing a joint return may qualify for the full tax credit amount.Current Owners: The tax credit... [Read more...]

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First-Time HomeBuyers

Your decision to buy a home is both a sound financial decision and a commendable achievement. As your real estate agent . . . I will lead you through every step of the exciting home buying process. I will help you define your “wish list” of features you want in your home, your neighborhood and your school district. I will walk you through the mind-boggling financial details associated... [Read more...]

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Selling One, Buying Another

In a perfect world, you sell your old home and buy the new one on the same day. Given that things rarely turn out perfectly, here are some things to keep in mind as you negotiate the sale of one house with the purchase of another. Time it right Fall and spring are the best times for homes to move and you want to consider the season of the year when buying and selling. And if the closing dates aren’t... [Read more...]

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The 9 Steps to Home Ownership

Step – 1 Make the Decision to Buy It seems obvious, but it’s good to note that the first step to buying a house is making the decision to buy. Consider the reasons you want a new house and write them down. Determine how long you want to live in the new house does buying still make good financial sense? Can you afford a house that will meet your list of requirements? A good rule of... [Read more...]

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