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2008
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In a 10-page contract, there are quite a few terms and conditions to cover with a buyer when they're writing one with the agent, or with sellers when they receive one from an interested buyer. If using a Realtor as your agent, then you should be using the standards forms with the California Assoc...
04/23/2008
The Mills Act was enacted in California in the 1970's, but is now much more widely known due to its 40-60% reduction in property taxes for qualified properties, and a greater interest in historic preservation.Effective March 7, 1973, Chapter 1442 of the Statutes of 1972 (also known as the Mills A...
04/19/2008
It's that time of year when the weather is warmer, and traditionally there is more market activity, so what's happening now in local area cities? How many properties are currently in escrow?For residential properties (houses, condos, townhomes, own-tour-owns, coop units) as listed in the MLS:Long...
04/18/2008
This is the time of year when thoughts turn to outdoor lawns and gardens. This year, some planning, and awareness of new laws, can save you some money.Water conservation is a growing focus in a land that used to be a desert before all the swimming pools were added. Los Angeles' Metropolitan Water...
04/10/2008
This is the time of year when thoughts turn to outdoor lawns and gardens. This year, some planning, and awareness of new laws, can save you some money.Water conservation is a growing focus in a land that used to be a desert before all the swimming pools were added. Los Angeles' Metropolitan Water...
04/10/2008
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The absorption rate is how long the current inventory will remain on the market at the current rate of selling. In all price ranges shown, there are more properties currently in escrow than have closed escrow in the last 30 days. Hopefully that means that the economic stimulus package and tempora...
04/09/2008
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Market samples:Zip code 90803 (Bluff Park, Belmont Shore, Belmont Heights, Naples) - Single family: 5 properties listed as short pay and/or pre-foreclosure, out of 109 single family listings, or 5.5% of the MLS listings are distressed. Condos: 6 properties listed as short pay/NOD (notice of defa...
04/02/2008