In the summary of Fed's late-April meeting released yesterday, there were some important pointers to the economy:
Fed officials saw the economy contracting between 1.3% and 2% this year and the GDP was only expected to advance 2%-3% next year. The Unemployment rate is expected to end 2009 between 9.2% and 9.6%, higher than what officials expected in January. Note that for Santa Clara County the unemployment rate at the end of March 2009 was at 10.8% and for Alameda county was at 10.5%. (more…)
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Buying a foreclosed home in San Jose with an FHA Loan?
So are you planning to buy a foreclosed home in San Jose with an FHA Loan? Foreclosed properties can be sold by 2 entities: Directly by the Mortgagee (The bank that held the mortgage), or By entities that purchase foreclosed properties either singly or in bulk for resale FHA has a property flipping rule that says that the new owner has to own the property for 90 days before he/she can sell again. FHA on Friday 5/15/2009 extended it's Property Flipping Waiver to 5/10/2010. Meaning, a bank can foreclose on a property today…
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4 Cs of Home Loans in Bay Area
If you are planning to get a Home Loan in Bay Area, you should be aware of the 4Cs of Lending. Capacity Lenders usually look for a minimum of 2 years of work history in the same line of work. Any employment gaps or extended time off must to be explained. If you had a recent job change or if your income is derived from seasonal work, your income may be considered for qualifying purposes in certain situations. However, less than 2 years of work history may be acceptable if you have been…
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Are Foreclosure Properties a Good Deal in Santa Clara?
DataQuick said 43 percent of all homes sold in Santa Clara County was in foreclosure upon sometime in the previous 12 months. The number for Alameda county is 46.2 percent. Evidently, most of the current sale is being driven by foreclosed properties; that also explains the falling median prices in these counties. But before jumping on the bandwagon be cautioned that not all foreclosed houses are good deal. Most foreclosures sell at a discount, but the benefit of a lower sales price is often negated by the cost of repairs required to restore…
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$10,000 California State HomeBuyer Credit
A recently passed law established a personal income tax credit for purchasers of a qualifying principal residence. The tax credit is capped at the lesser of $10,000 or 5 percent of the purchase price for the purchase of a principal residence that has never been occupied made between March 1, 2009 and March 1, 2010.
The credit will be provided in equal amounts ($3,333 for the $10,000 credit) over the three successive taxable years beginning with the year in which the purchase is made.
Qualifying residences must never have been occupied and must be eligible after purchase, for the Homeowner's Property Tax Exemption. The taxpayer must live in the home as their principal residence for at least two years or be subject to payback for any tax credits received. (more…)
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$8000 First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit for San Jose Purchase
First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit for San Jose and rest of the Bay Area Who is Eligible? The $8,000 tax credit is available for first-time home buyers only. The law defines first-time home buyer as a buyer who has not owned a principal residence during the three-year period prior to the purchase. All U.S. citizens and residents (as defined by IRS) who file taxes are eligible to participate in the program. Payback Provisions The tax credit is a true credit. It does not have to be repaid. The only repayment requirement is…
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