Shaun Donovan, secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, said that the Federal Housing Administration is going to permit its lenders to allow homeowners to use the $8,000 tax credit as a down payment. Donovan’s remarks came... (Continue reading)
Price Stabilization Is First Step to Recovery Home prices must stabilize before the broader economy can turn around, a panel of housing and economic experts said yesterday at a real estate summit hosted by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® as... (Continue reading)
Getting buyers off the fence isn’t easy. Listing agents from coast to coast say now is the time to think outside of the box. These tactics could help you get the property sold. 1. Organize a Raffle Partner with a... (Continue reading)
We’ve been seeing a small turn in real estate that some economist might say we are closing in on the recovery of the real estate market. Some areas have seen a small appreciation in the housing market but many areas... (Continue reading)
LIVING ROOMS Create a Focal Point “Pick out the most visible corner and put a large plant-I’ve found that silk trees work best. Set up a spotlight behind it so it lights up the leaves and throws an interesting shadow... (Continue reading)
It looks like sales of new homes have finally bottomed out. The Commerce Department reported Friday that after hitting a record low in January – 74 percent lower than they were in July 2005 – new home sales rose in... (Continue reading)
Loan Modification & Loss Mitigation Strategies A loan workout or loan modification is an agreement that is negotiated with your current lender that changes the terms of your current loan. Lenders are willing to negotiate when borrowers are facing financial... (Continue reading)
Did you hear about the California $10,000 Tax Credit for the purchase of a newly constructed home? The Legislature for State of California passed a revised budget plan today. Governor Schwarzenegger has promised to sign the historic legislation tomorrow. Included... (Continue reading)
Home prices still falling in S.D., but at slower rate By Roger Showley Union-Tribune Staff Writer 2:00 a.m. February 25, 2009 Related Stories January existing home sales fall by 5.3 percent Home prices in San Diego and four other cities... (Continue reading)
Michael Carter San Diego Real Estate Agent MTC Future Realty (619) 488-5774... (Continue reading)