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2009
If you bought your home in the last 7 years you likely have reason for a property tax reduction. In November 1978 Proposition 8 passed, amending Proposition 13 to recognize declines in value for property tax purposes. "As a result, Revenue & Taxation Code Section 51 requires the Assessor to annu...
04/28/2009
First Time California Homebuyers have gotten another reason to buy now and not wait for home prices to increase. The California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.) has enhanced the home buying process. Now First Time Buyers can apply for their unique Mortgage Protection Program. This protection whic...
04/24/2009
On February 20th a letter went out to Suzanne Hutchinson EVP of Mortgage Insurance Companies of America from James Lockhart, III. (Director Federal Housing Finance Agency and Chairman, FHFA Oversight Board.) This letter outlined some much needed assistance for homeowners not delinquent on their ...
04/07/2009