Tips for Lowering Your Property Taxes

Great article from the Mercury News on how to get your property taxes lowered:
http://www.mercurynews.com/real-estate/ci_19829800

Help for Unemployed Homeowners

Fannie and Freddie are looking to give some assistance with delayed foreclosure for distressed homeowners, among other help.

For more info: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/22/realestate/mortgages-a-reprieve-for-unemployed-borrowers.html?_r=2&ref=realestate

Chase and Wells Fargo to Shorten Foreclosure Timelines

This is important info if you have a distressed loan with Chase or Wells Fargo.

For more info: http://realtormag.realtor.org/daily-news/2012/01/24/2-big-banks-slash-foreclosure-sale-timelines&WT.cg_n=RMO&WT.cg_s=RSSDaily?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+DailyRealEstateNews+%28Daily+Real+Estate+News%29&utm_content=FeedBurner

So Many Buyers So Little Homes

If you're a buyer, it's tough out there. If you're a seller and your home is priced right, you will receive multiple offers over asking price. We have 1.8 months of inventory, which is a sellers market. This means it would take only 1.8 months to sell everything listed for sale if nothing else came on the market. A neutral market for both buyers and sellers is between 3 and 6 months of inventory. Our inventory goes down each month.

This doesn't mean buyers aren't getting homes, they are. But, it's a bit of a challenge. If you're a buyer, be patient -- your house is out there.

Great Wachovia Fast Track Short Sale

98 Summer Rim Circle, Sacramento

Property in mid-remodel just waiting for your finishing touches. Home features recently remodeled kitchen with quartz counters, newer cabinetry, and all stainless steel appliances; recently installed laminate flooring throughout living/dining room and all bedrooms; newer dual pane windows throughout; 4 years new roof; and partially removed popcorn ceilings in hall, kitchen and bedrooms.


More info: www.ScottAndKimSellHomes.com

BofA Distressed Borrower Outreach

For homeowners who have a distressed loan with Bank of America, there is a free three-day workshop being held next Thursday to Saturday at the Sacramento Convention Center.

For more info: www.bankofamerica.com/outreachevent or call 855-201-7426

Caifornia has Money for Distressed Homeowners

For homeowners who need help, California wants to help. If you own or occupy your home and have suffered a hardship, Keep Your Home California can provide help.

For more info: http://keepyourhomecalifornia.org/