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2010
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Since Congress passed the tax credit last February as part of the stimulus program, more than 1.4 million buyers have scrambled to take advantage of it, according to the IRS. All a buyer had to do was file an amendment to their 2008 tax returns, and claim their refund of 10% of the purchase pric...
01/22/2010
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Yesterday afternoon, about 4:20 pm, a call rang out to the Hemet fire and police agencies to respond to a fire in our HISTORIC "uptown" area of HEMET CA. Also, yesterday was the 100th birthday of HEMET CA. Ironic? Hmmm, maybe. Also, it was raining buckets, and I do mean buckets. This didn't s...
01/21/2010
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Foreclosures.....that word is beginning to leave a nasty taste in the mouths of so many homeowners. It's been about a year since the government began it's famous "HOUSING RESCUE PLAN" and we are still seeing FORECLOSURES in RECORD BREAKING NUMBERS. Many folks are simply WALKING AWAY from their h...
01/20/2010
I was out early this morning previewing homes to show buyers later today. Two our of the seven homes I went to were left unlocked. First of all, there are people just looking for a vacant house left unlocked, either to spend the night in, throw a party, or just steal what's left. Second, and wh...
01/10/2010
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I have to come out with it. I have not one, but THREE addictions (that we can talk about) in my life. When I start my day, I truly have to draw straws to see which addiction will get my first boost of energy for the day. Starbucks---the treadmill----or ActiveRain. It's a tough decision. I got...
01/09/2010
Not everything in his speech was real estate related, but here's what he had to say for our market: During his State of the State address, Governor Schwarzenegger today announced his 2010 proposals for California. Included in the proposals is a recommendation to set aside $200 million for a new ...
01/06/2010
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Almost a year ago, I left one of the major franchises to join a wonderful company called Allison James Estates and Homes. This company is an Internet-Based brokerage, and the benefits are astounding. First of all, I get to keep ALL of my commission, without giving the big franchise/corporation ...
01/05/2010
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Almost a year ago, I left one of the major franchises to join a wonderful company called Allison James Estates and Homes. This company is an Internet-Based brokerage, and the benefits are astounding. First of all, I get to keep ALL of my commission, without giving the big franchise/corporation ...
01/05/2010
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Jean Hanley
Specializing in Folks Who Want To Buy/Sell Homes