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Transfer Taxes for Alameda and Contra Costa Counties

Many cities in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties impose a point of sale ordinance on real property.  The chart below will show which cities will impose a transfer tax. 
Both Alameda County and Contra Costa County have a county transfer tax of $1.10/$1,000.
Example: If the sales price of a house in Berkeley is $500,000 then the seller can expect to [...]

New Renovation Rule on Older Homes in the East Bay

It’s the law!
Federal law requires contractors that disturb painted surfaces in homes, child care facilities and schools, built before 1978 to be certified and follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination. Always ask to see your contractor’s certification.
Federal law requires that individuals receive certain information before renovating six square feet or more of painted [...]

Bank of America Makes a Huge Move : Principal Forgiveness

Bank of America announced today that it will introduce “principal forgiveness” program designed to help some troubled mortgage borrowers relief from the possibility of foreclosure.  The program will look to reduce loan balances of qualifying distressed homeowners with adjustable rate mortgages or subprime loans in an effort to make their payments more affordable.  The homeowners [...]

New Listing in El Cerrito

Hey everyone, I just listed a sweet house in El Cerrito- 5416 Barrett Ave.
http://www.5416BarrettAve.com

So Much for the Move-Up Tax Credit

There is so much mixed feelings about the market right now.  In the Berkeley and surrounding areas, one street is seeing multiple offers and the next isn’t.  The number of foreclosures has gone down drastically, although most buyers think there are buckets of bank-owned homes ready to come on the market.  I don’t think this is the [...]

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August 3, 2010
By Krista Miller
Transfer Taxes for Alameda and Contra Costa Counties
June 3, 2010
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April 2010 Price and Sales Report for California
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New Renovation Rule on Older Homes in the East Bay
May 26, 2010
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