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Home Sellers Slashing Prices, While Banks Mow the Lawn

Home Sellers Slashing Prices, While Banks Mow the Lawn That heady buzz from the home buyer tax credit is now turning into a grinding headache, as home sellers realize their very temporary, government-induced catbird seat has now fallen back to earth. As of July 1st, 24 percent of sellers on the market had cut their […]

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How to Short Sale a Home

What are Your Foreclosure Options?

When a person falls behind on their mortgage, there are options available to the borrower. Options include Loan Modifications, Reorganization of debt through Bankruptcy Protection, Short-Sales, Deed-in-Lieu of Foreclosure, or an outright sale of your property. Naturally more options are available to the person who seeks immediate legal advice. Here are a few options available […]

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The State of Real Estate

Housing Prices Have Risen?

More Incremental Gains for Southland Real Estate Market Sales Volume Median Price All homes Mar-09 Mar-10 %Chng Mar-09 Mar-10 %Chng Los Angeles 5,971 6,747 13.0% $300,000 $329,000 9.7% Orange 2,433 2,652 9.0% $385,000 $432,000 12.2% Riverside 4,409 4,156 -5.7% $187,000 $198,000 5.9% San Bernardino 2,897 2,955 2.0% $150,000 $152,000 1.3% San Diego 3,020 3,227 6.9% […]

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How to Short Sale a Home

California Approves Tax Forgiveness on Short Sales

Leading the Way…® in Real Estate Law NO MORE STATE TAX ON FORGIVEN DEBT “Qualified principal residence” indebtedness is defined as debt incurred in acquiring, constructing, or substantially improving a principal residence.  It includes both first and second trust deeds.  It also includes a refinance loan to the extent the funds were used to payoff […]