$180,000 in Quailridge

Move in ready home features newer roof, newer flooring, vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace, large kitchen, 2 covered patios, a must see in Quailridge. – NOW PENDING – .

$99000 near Lake Shasta

Move in ready home in the shade of large redwoods and pines. Just one exit south of the Bridge Bay boat ramp and Lake Shasta. Newer central heat-A/C and roof, fireplace, large covered porch, fenced yard with extra storage, koi pond with waterfall, bbq area.- NOW PENDING-

No Time to Lose

The House voted 403-12 today to extend and expand the tax credit to include many buyers who already own homes. The Senate passed this by a 98-0 vote yesterday and President Obama is expected to sign asap. $8,000 for first-time homebuyers $6,500 for move-up homebuyers Must be in contract by April 30, 2010 and close [...]

Senate OK’s Homebuyer Tax Credit 98-0

The senate votes to extend and expand 1st time home buyer tax credit to include $8,000 for first-time buyers and $6,500 for move-up buyers. The House is expected to follow and President Obama to sign in a matter of days. Source: LA Times

Bank Owned often NOT “As-Is”

Just the other day I overheard an agent talking on the phone with a first time buyer client regarding purchasing an REO property. The agent explained to the buyer that in their experience it has been difficult for a first time buyers to get financing to purchase bank owned properties and was steering them away from this option. The agents [...]

Home Buyer Tax Credit Extension Likely

News coming from Washington is that the first-time homebuyer tax credit will be extended and expanded to include move-up buyers who have been in their homes at least 5 years. More at Forbes.com

No Savings? No Problem with CHF Access

With CHF Access financing Homeownership may be just around the corner. The CHF Access program provides 99.5% fixed rate financing by blending a 96.5% FHA first mortgage with a 3% CHF Access second. This program is limited to a primary residence but is not limited to only first time buyers. Just .05% (1/2%) minimum down [...]

Shop for best loan

One of the very most important decisions first time buyers need to make prior to buying a home is financing. Because the cost of borrowing can vary quite a bit from one lender to another buyers should start shopping for a lender early in the buying process. You should interview several lenders before deciding. Insist [...]

$122,500 – Move in ready with huge covered patio

Buy for as little as 1/2% down using CHF Access. Move in ready,fresh and clean. New carpet and laminate, tile work in bath, paint. Huge covered patio almost doubles the year around living space. Lots of cabinets in the large storage building for all the tools and toys. Pleasant neighborhood with great Walkability, close to [...]