May 2011 
There are 2 blog entries for May 2011.
Are you eligible for a City of Oakland Real Estate Transfer Tax Discount?
Wednesday, May 25th, 2011 at 10:19pm. 1245 Views, 0 Comments.
If you are planning on buying a home in Oakland, then you should know that you may be eligible for a discount on the real estate transfer tax (a tax that the city collects on every real estate transaction in Oakland). This can save you some cash at the closing table, so look into it to see if you meet the requirements.
4.20.080 - Exemption for low and moderate income first-time homebuyers.
Section 4.20.020 notwithstanding, the tax on all transfers of real property located in the city made on or after August 10, 1993 in which the buyers are low and moderate income first-time homebuyers shall be levied at the rate of one and one-quarter (1.25) percent of the value of consideration. For the purpose of this section, "low and moderate income first-time…
Quarterly East Bay Real Estate Market Report
Friday, May 6th, 2011 at 11:57am. 795 Views, 0 Comments.
The link below will take you to a video which was done by the Vice President of our company, it's outlines what the real estate market has done over the last quarter.
The Oakland Real Estate Market is HOT
I'm happy to say, that there is definitely a significant increase in activity compared to this time last year. Multiple offer... Add Comment Read MoreShort Sale Debt Cancellation Set to Go Away
Originally, when you did a short sale you were taxed on the amount that you were forgiven by the lender. This was a seri... 13Comments Read MoreChanges To FHA Mortgage Insurance Premium
The Federal Housing Administration recently announced an increase in the upfront Mortgage Insurance Premium. Mortgage insuran... 4Comments Read More
