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Coto de Caza Home Sellers Find Staging a Huge Benefit
Saturday, December 5th, 2009 at 6:09pm. 403 Views, 0 Comments.
Professional Staging is a Secret Weapon for Coto de Caza Home Sellers
When it comes to Real Estate for sale in Coto de Caza, savvy home sellers know the benefits of professional home staging. According to Jill Cosby with Showhomes - countless Orange County home sellers who have enlisted her company to decorate their vacant homes have had massive success. Higher average sales price is the most obvious benefit. Add to that, faster average sales time. But home sellers who have partnered with Showhomes also have the peace of mind 1. that there is someone actually managing their home during the marketing and sales process, 2. their home owner's insurance premuims are not increased, and 3. any unfortunate leaks or breaks are dectected immediately.
Take a…
Lake Forest Home for Sale - The Big Game Room
Monday, November 16th, 2009 at 10:45am. 209 Views, 0 Comments.
As an extremenly active agent in the Orange County Real Estate market - I get to see some things that you would not believe. So every time I take out home buyers now - not only do I want to show them great homes for sale in Orange County cities like Laguna Hills, Mission Viejo, Irvine, Rancho Santa Margarita, Coto de Caza, Ladera Ranch, Lake Forest, and Laguna Niguel but I have my Flip Video recorder ready to capture what the MasterCard people call priceless moments. Let me share with you what Scott and Jillian and I saw today - take a look!
So if you want to learn more about taxidermy, wild animals, and how to mount heads on your wall - stick with me - I'll get you the best information available!
It is a great time to buy a home in Orange…
Attention ALL Orange County Home Buyers - Tax Credit Expanded
Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 1:18pm. 351 Views, 0 Comments.
Great news came from Washington D.C. today for all Orange County Home Buyers. The House approved a bill that would not only extend the current tax credit for first time home buyers, but also expand the benefit to additional home buyers too. You can read the Washington Post article which also discusses other items included as part of the bill expected to be signed into law by the President shortly. The main points for home buyers to note are:
New Home Buyer Program
- $8,000 Tax Credit
- Applies to buyers purchasing a home for the first time in three years
- Sign a contract by April 30
- Close by June 30
Additional Home Buyer Program
- $6,500 Tax Credit
- Applies to buyers who are buying a primary residence AND
- Have owned their home for five…
Orange County Home Buyers - Additional Benefits Await You!
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 at 7:53pm. 424 Views, 1 Comments.
When you buy a one of the homes for sale in the great South Orange County communities like Coto de Caza, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, Dove Canyon, Ladera Ranch, or Robinson Ranch you will get the opportunity to apply for a Homestead Tax Credit. The following is take from the Orange County Tax Assessors web site.
Homeowners' Exemption Overview
Q: What is a California Homeowners' Exemption?
A: A Homeowners' Exemption could save you at least $70 per year. If you own and occupy your primary residence on January 1, you may apply for a Homeowners' Exemption that will exempt $7,000 of your home's assessed value from taxation for that tax year.
Q: How do I get a Homeowner's Exemption?
A: New home owners will usually receive an exemption…
Selling Your Orange County CA Home for a Profit - What's That Mean to Your Taxes?
Monday, October 26th, 2009 at 10:11pm. 429 Views, 0 Comments.
So, you are selling your Orange County CA house and walking away with a boat load of cash. What are the Real Estate tax implications you need to be aware of? When you sell your home, you can realize up to $250,000 in profit if you're a single owner, $500,000 if you're married or joint tenants, and not owe any capital gains tax. Anything above that amount, consult your tax professional for more detailed information on your tax liability – as it depends on the length of time you’ve owned the home and your tax bracket. But wait – there’s more! There's no limit to the number of times you can use the home-sale capital gains tax exemption. If you plan and play the game according to IRS rules, you can make tax-free profits of $250,000 (or $500,000 depending on…
Orange County Real Estate Update: The Fed and Home Affordability
Friday, October 16th, 2009 at 5:27pm. 284 Views, 0 Comments.
Orange County real estate is on the move, and it is important to know there are several factors that are included when mortgage companies set their rates. Most recently, mortgage rates are higher after the Federal Reserve released the internal notes of its September 22-23, 2009 meeting.
Known as the "Fed Minutes", the report details the conversation and cross-currents that led to the Federal Reserve's decision to vote "unchanged" on the Fed Funds Rate after its last meeting.
The Fed Minutes are the lengthy companion to the more famous, succinct post-meeting press release.
As a comparison:
- Press Release: 383 words
- Minutes: 6934 words
The extra level of details is a big deal because Wall Street is perpetually in search of clues about what…
Joint Homeowners, Joint Accounts?
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 at 12:10pm. 313 Views, 0 Comments.
If you have been following me on Facebook, you know this issue has come up, but not in the way you think. I am toying with the idea of putting together a blog entry detailing some of my most "interesting" real estate transactions. Not to spoil it, but let's just say, opening a joint bank account for 2 days should never be part of the escrow process. Below is some good advice for any couple, not just homeowners, about how to handle their finances:
When you own a home with a spouse or partner, the issue of what's mine, what's yours, and what's ours can be a divisive one.
Each household has its own money management methodology and, according to financial talk-show host Suze Orman, most leave significant room for improvement.
In this 4-minute…
How to be a Succesful Home Buyer in Today's Orange County Real Estate Market
Saturday, October 10th, 2009 at 11:45am. 409 Views, 0 Comments.
Buying a Home in Today's Orange County Real Estate Market Takes Hard Work
It's a great time to buy a home in Orange County - are you up for the challenge? In today's fiercely competitive real estate market you can expect to experience the following situations:
- Multiple offers - this means there are other buyers who what the same house you want and may fight harder to win. You must know exactly what you are willing to do to get the home you want. This includes the amount you can spend, the cash on hand for an initial deposit, how quickly you can move, and how much of a down payment you can afford.
- Rejected offers - can you handle rejection? Maybe even 22 times? It can pay off to be persistent. But it takes time and effort.
- Paying more that list…
California Property Tax Transfer
Wednesday, August 5th, 2009 at 9:22pm. 479 Views, 0 Comments.
California home owners over age 55 can take advantage of the Proposition 60 or Proposition 90 provision to transfer their property tax basis. Here are the basics:
- At least one of the home owners must be 55 or over
- Must be selling and buying a home within the same county or moving to a participating county
- Must be buying a home of equal of lesser value than the California home you are selling
- One time only transfer
- Must be transferring to your primary residence
- Must set up before closing escrow on the purchase of the new home
- Can extend time from sale to purchase up to one year
These links will take you to the State Web Sites that will give you the detailed informtion:
ORANGE COUNTY
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
SAN DIEGO COUNTY
RIVEDRSIDE COUNTY
SAN…
