So much to be thankful for! I hope you and yours have a wonderful and save Thanksgiving holiday!
California has turned the corner in the housing down turn according to the California Association of Realtors! Increased sales and increasing prices could lead to a Sellers Market. We are not there yet but click here to read the article by LA report Daniel Taub
The holiday season is a great time to find your new home! Many buyers will be preoccupied with finding the best bargains at the store. However, savy home buyers will find thier best bargains in the middle of the holidays. Inventory has decreased and there is still a lot of competition. Prices are starting to creep up but no significant changes at this time! Calculate the difference between higher prices or higher interest and you will see the time to act is NOW!
Vist my web site and search the listings to find your new home! The time to get started is today. If you would like to discuss your real estate plans give me a call at 949-275-6544. I look forward to hearing from you!
TAX CREDIT Currently the government is offering a first time home buyers Tax credit of $8000k! To qualify you must be a first time home buyer-defined as anyone who has not owned a home in the last 3 years! The Senate has just voted to extent this program until April 2010. Repeat buyers who have had their homes 5 years would also get an incentive. Senators agreed on Wednesday to extend the tax credit for first-time buyers while offering a reduced credit of up to $6,500 to repeat buyers who have owned their current home for at least 5 years. The tax credit will be available to buyers who sign purchase agreements by the end of April 2010. They would have until the end of June 2010 to close on there new homes. To see if you qualify click here!
If you are interested in taking advantage of the current low interest rates and low prices Irvine or Newport Coast please contact Mary either by phone 949-275-6544.. Or visit my web site and browse the many listings available on my Interactive Map Search program. I look forward to hearing from you!
Tree Lighting Ceremonies
November 20, 2009 -November 21, 2009
One of Orange County’s holiday traditions returns when Fashion Island lights the Christmas tree on Atrium Lawn adjacent to Santa’s House. The event will include a song and dance performance by students of the McCoy Rigby Conservatory of the Arts, plus a special performance by Island Inspirations and the arrival of Santa. The show begins at 6 p.m. and will be held in the adjacent Bloomingdale’s Courtyard.