New EPA Lead Based Paint Regulations In Place This Week
April 23, 2010 by fgregory · Leave a Comment
New EPA Lead Based Paint Regulations In Place This WeekContractors working at properties where lead-based paint is likely will soon have to abide by The Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule goes into effect Thursday and is geared at protecting individuals from harmful lead-based paint. (See EPA info on dangers)
The new rule was enacted after a [...]
No State of Calif. Tax on Forgiven Debt. Good News for San Diegans
April 14, 2010 by fgregory · Leave a Comment
NO MORE STATE TAX ON FORGIVEN DEBT
Distressed homeowners no longer have to pay California state income tax on debt forgiven in a short sale, foreclosure, or loan modification. Enacted into law yesterday, Senate Bill 401 generally aligns California’s tax treatment of mortgage debt relief income with federal law. For debt forgiven on [...]
Accurate National Home Price Index
March 11, 2010 by fgregory · Leave a Comment
I have available the complete Federal Housing Finance Agency quarterly report which delivers the actual home sales data based on historical and recent sales across the USA. This report is too lengthy to include in this blog but I will send on to anyone who responds and request it. The data represents a [...]
Any Tax Credits for me, a current homeowner??
February 24, 2010 by fgregory · Leave a Comment
Any Tax Credits for me, a current homeowner?
Recently there has been a lot in the news about the tax credit for first-time homebuyers but don’t think there is nothing in it for existing homeowners. Many sources have told consumers not to stop thinking “energy conservation” that the price of oil is down. In that light [...]
Best Pay Back on San Diego Property Remodels
February 23, 2010 by fgregory · Leave a Comment
Q: In your opinion, what home improvements (kitchen remodel, new front door, or wood floors) offer the best payback on investment when you are trying to sell?
A: It really depends on the condition of the house, what existing problems it might have, what your competition is in the neighborhood, what the price range is, and [...]
Back Up offers
February 23, 2010 by fgregory · Leave a Comment
I came across this article regarding Back Up offers and we thought it would answers some of the recent questions that we have received from Sellers and Buyers in San Diego.
Every seller’s dream is to receive offers from more than one buyer. Although multiple offers were scarce last year, in some markets and price ranges [...]
How to Make Your San Diego Real Estate Move Easy On the Kids
October 29, 2009 by fgregory · Leave a Comment
How to Make Your San Diego Real Estate Move Easy On the Kids
Most often, a move represents an important step forward for the adults in the family because of a new job, promotion, transfer to a different office, or financial success has allowed them to buy a more comfortable house in a different neighborhood.
Moving from [...]
Cash for Clunker Appliances Available for San Diego Home Owners
Cash for Appliances Rebate Program
By the end of 2009, San Diego Home owners and consumers nationwide will be able to take advantage of a federal “cash for appliances” program offering rebates on purchases of a wide array of home appliances certified as energy-efficient by the EPA’s Energy Star program.
Backed by an initial $300 million in funding [...]
New Proposals to help San Diego Homeowners.
October 7, 2009 by fgregory · Leave a Comment
New Proposals To Deal With Foreclosures- How It May Help All Owners.
On Capitol Hill, a new framework of legislation called The Preserving Homes And Communities Act (http://www.thomas.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c111:S.1731:) is making progress. The bill’s intent is to assist homeowners who are facing foreclosure. Not by delaying an eventual foreclosure, but by forcing the mortgage note holder into [...]
San Diego Real Estate Market will be boosted by President’s Proposal
October 7, 2009 by fgregory · Leave a Comment
President Proposes Extension Of Homebuyer Tax Credit
In light of the worsening unemployment numbers that just came out The White House has begun talks with Congressional Democratic leadership on moves to extend health insurance subsidies, the $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit and jobless benefits.
These moves were recently designed by White House economic advisers as an [...]
