Home buyer tax credit extended, expandedSan Francisco Business Times – by Kent Hoover The House of Representatives passed legislation Thursday that would extend and expand the tax credit for first-time home buyers. The provision was included in a bill that also extends unemployment benefits by an additional 14 to 20 weeks and lets all [...]
The number of mortgage default notices filed against California homeowners fell last quarter compared with the prior three-month period, the result of lenders’ evolving foreclosure policies, an uncertain legislative environment and an uptick in the number of mortgages being renegotiated, a real estate information service reported. “It may well be that lenders have intentionally slowed [...]
Rates moved up slightly again in the past week. Freddie Mac announced that for the week ending October 29, 30-year fixed rates averaged 5.03%, up from 5.00% the week before. The average for 15-year fixed rose to 4.46%. Adjustables were also up slightly with the average for one-year adjustables rising to 4.57% and five-year adjustables [...]
Well, Berkeley is pulling it off once again. While the rest of the nation continues to see prices decline, and see houses not sell, our little mecca is holding its own. This article, posted today in the Daily Californian, explains this further. Several of my colleagues are quoted- kuddos to them for their part in this [...]
Google just released their newest jolt: real estate search. Listings can now be viewed on any Google Map by clicking on the “More” button, a position heretofore reserved for photos, transit information and other overlays. Read the full post from Google here: http://google-latlong.blogspot.com/2009/10/more-more-more-real-estate-in-google.html
A minute in the life of Berkeley Real Estate Agent and Business Coach, Krista Miller. Hold on tight and check back often! The real estate market in the East Bay is movin’ and shakin’ and will surely keep you on your toes…