Category Archives: Buyers

Ripped Off by HOA Transfer Fees?

When you purchase a home in a Homeowner's Association in California, the law requires that the buyer be provided with all of the governing documents for the HOA.  Additionally, when ownership transfers, the new owner receives all the membership cards or keys, and all the HOA accounting records will be updated with the new owner's ...

Read the rest of this ..

Is It Too Late to Get the California Home Buyer Tax Credit?

The latest attempt to stimulate the housing market in California went into effect on May 1.  It offers first time home buyers, or buyers of brand new homes (never lived in) a total of $10,000 in tax credits if they buy before the money runs out.  They have it separated into 2 different budget categories ...

Read the rest of this ..

Lake Forest Homes Sell Fast!

The latest housing market reports are out, and once again, Lake Forest is reported as one of the fastest moving real estate markets in Orange County.  While there are many short sales offered on the MLS, the ones that are traditional sales, or bank-owned are selling quickly! Part of the demand for ...

Read the rest of this ..

New $10,000 Home Buyer Credit Signed by the Governator!

For California first time buyers, or buyers of new homes in California, the Governor signed today a bill that will give $10,000 in tax credits to home buyers. My friend, Kaye Thomas in Manhattan Beach, wrote a good explanation of how this will work. For those who want ...

Read the rest of this ..

Guide to Home Buying Tax Credits

Here is a quick overview of the current tax credits available to home buyers or remodelers. Click the image to enlarge Source: Fixr

Read the rest of this ..