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		<title>Tax Credit Update for Buyers</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 18:30:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The extension for the federal tax credit has been approved.  This means if you were in escrow by April 30 and your transaction did not close, you can still take advantage of the tax credit as long as you close escrow by September 30, 2010.  This is another break through for the buyers! 
State tax credit may [...]<p><a href="http://www.thechinohillsmls.com/tax-credit-update-buyers/">Tax Credit Update for Buyers</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.thechinohillsmls.com">Chino Hills Real Estate Resource Center</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>The extension for the federal tax credit has been approved.  This means if you were in escrow by April 30 and your transaction did not close, you can still take advantage of the tax credit as long as you close escrow by September 30, 2010.  This is another break through for the buyers! </p>
<p>State tax credit may not be available anymore.  As of June 15, $91 Million of the funds appropriated for the purpose have been used.   </p>
<p>Those who missed the tax crerdit have to remember that the interest rates are still at record low, plus more inventory of homes available and homes are priced lower.  It is still a great time to buy a home.</p>
<p><span style="COLOR: #333399">Elizabeth M. Eugenio </span></p>
<p><span style="COLOR: #333399">(909) 376-8615</span></p>
<p><span style="COLOR: #333399">Websites: www.HomesByLiz.com </span></p>
<p><span style="COLOR: #333399">Certified Distressed Property Expert, Certified Residential Specialist, Graduate Realtor Institute, Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource</span></p>
<p><span style="COLOR: #333399">DRE# 01126934</span></p>
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		<title>FHA changes you want to know about</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Jun 2010 22:51:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Federal Housing Authority (FHA)  may cut the seller concession a buyer may get from the seller from 6% to 3% mid summer.  FHA  is concerned that the higher seller concession causes an inflation of property values since the amount is usually added on top of the sales price.  Seller concessions have been very useful for buyers who had [...]<p><a href="http://www.thechinohillsmls.com/fha-cha/">FHA changes you want to know about</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.thechinohillsmls.com">Chino Hills Real Estate Resource Center</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>The Federal Housing Authority (FHA)  may cut the seller concession a buyer may get from the seller from 6% to 3% mid summer.  FHA  is concerned that the higher seller concession causes an inflation of property values since the amount is usually added on top of the sales price.  Seller concessions have been very useful for buyers who had limited funds and did not  have sufficient funds  for closing cost after putting a 3.5% down payment.</p>
<p>As of now, 6%  seller concession is still allowed so it is best for the buyers, especially those who will be needing that assistance to take action and buy a  home now.  The interest rates have been fluctuating slightly but in general, it is still around 5% and that is a plus for them.  An increase in interest rate of 1% decreases the sales price a buyer can qualify for by 10%.</p>
<p>If you plan to buy a home soon, my suggestion is to get off the fence and find your home as soon as possible.  For more information about<a href="http://http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-harney-20100530,0,463085.story"> this article </a> or help in finding a home, you can <a href="http://www.ThechinoHillsMLS.com">automate your home search </a>and receive new listings in your email box daily by logging in and registering your search criteria at:  <a href="http://www.TheChinoHillsMLS.com">www.TheChinoHillsMLS.com</a>.</p>

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		<title>What&#8217;s Ahead in 2010?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:19:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>elizabetheugenio</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here are some facts from data from the California Association of Realtors  (CAR):
1.  California remains  ahead among all nations in market recovery due to the  many first-time home buyers buying homes now that home prices and mortgage rates remain low and most of all,  the home buyer tax credits offered by the government.
2. High unemployment [...]<p><a href="http://www.thechinohillsmls.com/2010/">What&#8217;s Ahead in 2010?</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.thechinohillsmls.com">Chino Hills Real Estate Resource Center</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>Here are some facts from data from the California Association of Realtors  (CAR):</p>
<p>1.  California remains  ahead among all nations in market recovery due to the  many first-time home buyers buying homes now that home prices and mortgage rates remain low and most of all,  the home buyer tax credits offered by the government.</p>
<p>2. High unemployment rates could delay full market recovery until 2011.</p>
<p>3. Home sales hit the bottom more than 2 years ago.</p>
<p>4. Median home prices in California rose for the first time since August 2007.</p>
<p>5. The 2010 California Housing Market Forecast of CAR forecasts that median home<br />
price will rise 3.3 percent compared to 2009 home prices in 2010.<br />
$271,000 in 2009.</p>
<p>6.  Some economist forecast there will be more foreclosures in 2010 but the lenders will continue releasing the inventory at a pace that will not cause a decline in prices.  This is the reason why we are experiencing low inventory of homes on the market.</p>
<p>7. Mortgage analyst predicts interest rates will rise to 5.75&amp; to 6% by the end of the year.</p>
<p>With these in mind, buyers who are thinking that they can get a better deal by waiting for prices to come down, may need to reevaluate and rethink their buying strategy and take advantage of the current market now.  Interest rates and price are both equally important on the purchase of a home.   Keep in mind that a 1/2 % increase in interest rates is equal to a 5% change in price.  So while there is still time to take advantage of the first time buyer&#8217;s tax credit ending in April, it is best to seriously consider buying your home now.</p>
<p>I will be happy to give you more information on the home buying process.   As a Residential Financial Consultant, I help people understand the tax advantage, financing alternatives and investment aspects of home ownership and what makes now an incredible time to buy.</p>
<p>Elizabeth Eugenio, (909) 376-8615, Elizabeth@HomesByLiz.info</p>
<p>Certified Residential Specialist, Certified Distressed Property Expert, Graduate Realtor Institute, Residential Financial Consultant.</p>
<p>Century 21 Superstars</p>
<p>DRE# 01126934</p>
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		<title>Should You Buy The Home?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 08:02:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>elizabetheugenio</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As we see more and more distressed sales, most homes are being sold &#8220;AS IS&#8221;.  On a short sale, the sellers have to disclose material facts.  However, on a foreclosure sale, the buyers don&#8217;t even get a disclosure so it is more important than ever for buyers to hire a professional inspection company to evaluate the condition of the home [...]<p><a href="http://www.thechinohillsmls.com/buy-home/">Should You Buy The Home?</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.thechinohillsmls.com">Chino Hills Real Estate Resource Center</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>As we see more and more distressed sales, most homes are being sold &#8220;AS IS&#8221;.  On a short sale, the sellers have to disclose material facts.  However, on a foreclosure sale, the buyers don&#8217;t even get a disclosure so it is more important than ever for buyers to hire a professional inspection company to evaluate the condition of the home they are buying.</p>
<p>Most buyers ask their Realtor to recommend an inspection company and they recommend a company they have had dealings with in the past.  Most Realtors qualify the property inspector we refer to our clients based on experience.  It is a good idea though for the buyers to know what makes a good inspector.  These are some guidelines:</p>
<p>1.  Inspectors should belong to one or more of the three Property Inspection Professional Association.  These organizations are:  American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI), California Real Estate Inspection Association (CREIA) and National Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI).  Inspectors who belong to these organizations have earned their certification after undergoing advanced training and go through an annual continuing education.</p>
<p>2. A qualified general property inspector should be covered by an active Errors and Ommissions Insurance.</p>
<p>Should you attend the inspection?  Most definitely!  Ask questions.  The inspector will go over the report with you.  If there is something you do not understand, ask the inspector to point it out to you.</p>
<p>While there are costs involved for the buyer to hire an inspector, it is well worth the couple of hundred they will spend to determine the condition of the home.  Based on the results of the physical inspection, the buyers may back out of the transaction rather than get stuck with a home that will require thousands of dollars of work.</p>
<p>Elizabeth Eugenio</p>
<p>(909) 376-8615  Email: <a href="mailto:Elizabeth@HomesByLiz.com">Elizabeth@HomesByLiz.com</a></p>
<p>Certified Residential Specialist, Certified Distressed Property Expert, Graduate Realtor Institute</p>
<p>Century 21 Superstars</p>
<p>DRE# 01126934</p>
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		<title>Is it finally time to dive in the market?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 06:05:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to the National Association of Realtors, 41% of the buyers in 2008 were first time buyers. In California, 59% of first time buyers were able to afford a home in the last quarter of last year, compared to 33% in 2006.  As homes were staying longer on the market, homesellers were more willing to [...]<p><a href="http://www.thechinohillsmls.com/is-it-finally-time-to-dive-in-the-market/">Is it finally time to dive in the market?</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.thechinohillsmls.com">Chino Hills Real Estate Resource Center</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><span style="font-size: 12pt">According to the National Association of Realtors, 41% of the buyers in 2008 were first time buyers. In California, 59% of first time buyers were able to afford a home in the last quarter of last year, compared to 33% in 2006.  As homes were staying longer on the market, homesellers were more willing to drop the price providing more opportunities to the buyers. Will prices still decline?  Maybe.  You will need to look at the overall picture though.  Should the interest rates go up by 1%, that may be equivalent to the anticipated decline in price.  </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt">Don&#8217;t forget to factor in tax write off and the $8,000 federal tax incentive.  Just like your investments and the stock market, you need to look at the rate of return over at least 5 years especially if you are buying a home to live in.  Any gain or loss is just a paper gain or loss until you sell the home.  Besides, how do we know when the market hits bottom?  As a savy investor puts it, we will only know that the market has hit bottom when prices start to come back, then we are not buying at the bottom anymore.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt">Just last week, the State of California announced that they are offering a tax incentive to any buyer, first time or not, of any income level,  if they buy a home between March 1, 2009 to March 1, 2010 IF they buy a newly constructed home that has never been lived in.  This is a great boon not only to the buyers but also to homebuilders who are struggling to sell their inventory.  </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt">Given all these incentives, isn&#8217;t it time for you and your family to live in the home of you dreams?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt">Elizabeth M. Eugenio, (909) 376-8615</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt">Email: <a href="mailto:Elizabeth@HomesByLiz.com">Elizabeth@HomesByLiz.com</a>, Websiste: <a href="http://www.homesbyliz.com/">www.HomesByLiz.com</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt">Certified Distressed Propery Expert (CDPE), Certified Residential Specialist CRS), Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI)</span></p>
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		<title>$8,000 Credit to First Time Buyers!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 05:57:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s been approved!  First time buyers get a one time tax credit of $8,000 when they buy a home and close their transaction anytime from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009.  According to the IRS, a first time buyer is someone who has not owned a home in the past 3 years.  This time it [...]<p><a href="http://www.thechinohillsmls.com/8000-credit-to-first-time-buyers/">$8,000 Credit to First Time Buyers!</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.thechinohillsmls.com">Chino Hills Real Estate Resource Center</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>It&#8217;s been approved!  First time buyers get a one time tax credit of $8,000 when they buy a home and close their transaction anytime from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009.  According to the IRS, a first time buyer is someone who has not owned a home in the past 3 years.  This time it is a real credit and does not have to be repaid, unlike the $7,500 tax credit last year.    The income limitation is $95,000 for a single person and $170,000 for a couple.  The response has been very positive.  I have had calls from buyers who signified that they are now ready to take action and buy a home. </p>
<p>In the meantime, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and some major lenders have decided to suspend all foreclosure proceedings until next week when President Obama clarifies the details how the administration plans to improve the loan modification programs to assist homeowners with their loan.  Let&#8217;s hope that with the new plan, the lenders will also be able create a more effective and faster way when processing short sales so that buyers do not have to wait for 3-4 months before a short sale gets approved.   </p>
<p>Elizabeth Eugenio, (909) 376-8615</p>
<p>Email: <a href="mailto:Elizabeth@HomesByLiz.com">Elizabeth@HomesByLiz.com</a>, Website:  <a href="http://www.homesbyliz.com/">www.HomesByLiz.com</a></p>
<p>Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI).</p>
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