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Great News!  The Clark County, Nevada Assessor has released the 2010-2011 Property Taxes. You may be able to immediately lower your monthly mortgage premium..... Many Clark County residents have seen a substantial decrease in their annual property tax!!!  Lower property taxes mean less out of poc...
07/29/2010
July 1, 2010 Great News regarding the Home Buyer Tax Credit   Good News!  Congress has just passed legislation that extends the Federal homebuyer tax credit closing deadline from June 30 to Sept. 30. This bill has been sent to the White House for the President's signature. ************  FROM REUT...
06/18/2010
From The Wall Street Journal:   "Congress is considering an extension for would-be home buyers who are racing to close home sales in order to receive a federal tax credit.   The real-estate industry has warned that tens of thousands of buyers who rushed to buy homes to qualify might not close bef...
06/11/2010
FROM IRS.GOV:  The IRS allowance for the First Time Homebuyer tax credit has expired. However, the IRS has implemented special rules and extended the tax credit for first time homebuyers employed by the military, the foreign service and the intelligence community.    Members of the military and c...
06/04/2010
LVRealEstateLady Real Estate Update Video Stay current with Realty Times: ~Real Estate Outlooks ~Mortgage Advise ~Investor Reports ~HOA Questions and Answers ~And more.....    Julia St. Marie, Prof. Corp. RRG, ABR, RSPS  Certified REO Specialist Direct: 702-355-H-O-M-E (4663) LVRealEstateLady@yah...
01/01/2010
Regulation X RESPA REFORM-Mortgage Disclosure Improvement Act [MDIA]     Effective January 1st, 2010 A Summary:   HUD will require that lenders and mortgage brokers provide borrowers with a standard Good Faith Estimate (GFE) that clearly discloses key loan terms and closing costs. New Good Faith ...
12/23/2009
The extension of the first-time homebuyer's tax credit has been approved.... Home buyer Tax Credit ExtensionExtends the $8,000 credit through June 30, 2010 (must have contract by April 30, 2010). Expands the credit (capped at $6,500) beyond first-time homebuyers to those who have owned a home fo...
11/05/2009
Below please find the standard and customary docs needed upfront for a smooth, streamline, and successful presentation and acceptance of Purchase Agreement and a successful Close of Escrow for the purchase of Residential Property in the Las Vegas, NV Real Estate arena of today. IF All CASH TERMS,...
07/04/2009
July Real Estate Update from Julia St. Marie at Realty One   Here is a link to my "July Real Estate Update":http://realtytimes.com/128/JuliaStMarieThis Newsletter is full of interesting and useful information that I think you will enjoy whether you are a buyer, seller, homeowner, or renter.This m...
07/02/2009
INSURANCE MADE SIMPLE Below please find INSURANCE MADE SIMPLE:  This is an overall general view but not limited the insurances that a new owner may want or need to consider.  Hazard Insurance:  Also known as homeowner's insurance.  A policy that combines protection against damage to a dwelling an...
05/17/2009