http://www.realestateeastbayblog.com Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:08:18 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In July's podcast we discuss the current market climate here in the East Bay for buyers as well as the $8,000.00 1st Time Home Buyers Credit.   http://www.realestateeastbayblog.com/?p=39 New home buyers could be eligible for up to $18,000 in tax credits under new federal and state programs. The federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 authorizes a tax credit of up to $8,000 for qualified first-time homebuyers. To qualify a home must be the principal residence of the ... http://www.realestateeastbayblog.com/?p=30 I’ve been fielding numerous calls from both clients looking to enter the home buying market as well as owners of properties here in the area wondering if, or when, they will be able to consider selling. The answer really depends on what type of property is being sold and what ... http://www.realestateeastbayblog.com/?p=24 Wachovia Savings and Loan ( a Wells Fargo Company) has unveiled a new program for mortgage holders that received their loans from World Savings Bank through the Pick a Pay Mortgage program.  A huge number of recipients of this program are now finding themselves under distress with regards to making the ... http://www.realestateeastbayblog.com/?p=18 How would you like to save 20 to 30 percent off your current mortgage payment? If you’re a homeowner who is behind in payments and facing foreclosure or with an adjustable rate mortgage and having trouble getting your loan modified there’s a way. It’s the Forensic Loan Audit. Here’s how it ... http://www.realestateeastbayblog.com/?p=13    Homeowners who are behind in mortgage payments and in danger of losing their homes now have a new tool to help them. It is called Forensic Loan Audits. It also can help those with adjustable rate mortgages who are having trouble getting their loans modified. Performed by mortgage industry experts ... http://www.realestateeastbayblog.com/?p=3