Our February newsletter

Our February 2009 newsletter mentions the $8,000 first time homebuyer tax credit, our upcoming first time homebuyer workshop, and a big decrease in Ventura real estate inventory.

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The “Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan”

President Obama just concluded his speech in Mesa, Arizona, and announced another leg in the stool of attempting to curtail the housing crisis. Here are the salient points of the plan.

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“Contingent back up” in the MLS – what does that mean?

When people are looking on our site at the Ventura MLS, they will frequently see a home listed not as “Active” but “Contingent back up”. Can you really buy that home? Is it really for sale? Read the rest of this article »

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$8,000 for first time home buyers

I just hit the “Publish” button for this article moments after Obama signed the new stimulus package – it’s now law. But how is this $8,000 different than the $7,500 deal Congress passed last year? Read the rest of this article »

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Paying points for your loan – an urban myth?

I was just skimming an article at CNN Money and it raised a great question – should you pay points for your loan? Read the rest of this article »

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