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It Is Getting Harder to Buy a House

FHA to toughen rules for borrowers The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is proposing raising minimum credit scores for borrowers who receive FHA-backed mortgages, increasing down payment requirements, and limiting the amount of money sellers can provide Read More...

Posted Tuesday, December 08, 2009 7:59 AM by Liane Thomas | 0 Comments

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One in Four Borrowers is Underwater on their Home

One in four borrowers is underwater Despite recent indicators that the housing market is improving,a new report shows that one in four mortgage borrowers are underwater, meaning they owe more on their mortgage than their home currently is worth. According Read More...

Posted Sunday, November 29, 2009 2:04 AM by Liane Thomas | 0 Comments

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Do YOU Want $8000?

Would You Like $8,000? Buy a Home. Soon! To stimulate the economy, Washington juiced up the stimulus plan passed last year in February. Two benefits for FTHBs ( F irst T ime H ome B uyers) were that the amount of the tax credit was increased from up to Read More...

Posted Tuesday, July 14, 2009 6:05 AM by Liane Thomas | 0 Comments

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CNN Says Housing Market may be Stabilizing!

CNN is searching for a bottom in the housing market With consumer confidence rising in May to its highest level in eight months, housing starts increasing more than 17 percent in May compared with the previous month, and sales of existing homes climbing Read More...

Posted Sunday, July 05, 2009 1:20 PM by Liane Thomas | 0 Comments

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California Running Out of $10,000 Tax Credits for New Homes

First-time home buyers wanting to take advantage of the state's $10,000 tax credit may have less time than originally expected. California set aside $100 million to help home buyers purchase newly built homes, hoping to jump start the residential-construction Read More...

Posted Saturday, June 20, 2009 1:56 AM by Liane Thomas | 0 Comments

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New 90 Day Foreclosure Rule in California

Recent news headlines have caused confusion by mischaracterizing the new California Foreclosure Prevention Act as a 90-day moratorium and incorrectly stating that the lender must modify delinquent loans before it begins foreclosure. In reality, the foreclosure Read More...

Posted Wednesday, June 17, 2009 4:02 PM by Liane Thomas | 0 Comments

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Price Reduced on 12843 Prairie Circle in Eastvale, Corona

Eastvale, Corona - Announcing a price reduction on 12843 Prairie Circle, a 2,063 sq. ft., 2 bath, 4 bdrm single story "Hard to Find!". Now MLS® $325,000 - Approved Short Sale! Yes, the sale was approved and the buyers have found a different Read More...

Posted Thursday, June 11, 2009 5:45 AM by Liane Thomas | 0 Comments

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HOMEOWNERS BEWARE: Foreclosure Rescue Scams

Brought to you by your Realtor®, Liane Thomas, and the California Association of Realtors® With the recent rise in foreclosures, foreclosure-related scams have exploded onto the real estate scene. These so-called “foreclosure rescue companies” Read More...

Posted Thursday, June 11, 2009 5:28 AM by Liane Thomas | 0 Comments

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Local REALTOR(R) Earns Prestigious Designation to Help Homeowners In Danger of Foreclosure

Liane Thomas of The Thomas Group, Keller Williams Realty in Corona Ca. has earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation, having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance and short sales. This is invaluable Read More...

Posted Tuesday, June 09, 2009 11:03 AM by Liane Thomas | 0 Comments

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Home Sales Jump ~ April 2009

Pending US Home Sales Surge Pending US home sales skyrocketed to their highest number in 7 years, a sure sign that the bottom is forming and that bargain seekers have arrived. The National Association of Realtors reported that its seasonally adjusted Read More...

Posted Tuesday, June 02, 2009 11:02 AM by Liane Thomas | 0 Comments

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Why this may be the BEST time to upgrade to your dream home!

Here are the top five reasons current home owners should consider upgrading to their dream home: 1. Interest rates are at historic lows , which means you can buy more house than you could a year ago - for the same monthly mortgage payment. 2. Prices have Read More...

Posted Friday, May 01, 2009 7:04 AM by Liane Thomas | 0 Comments

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Do you qualify for an FHA loan?

So we had the joy of sitting with a really great couple over the weekend. This husband and wife were reviewing an offer that came in over the weekend on the home we are selling for them. We got to the part about the buyers loan, and they were really surprised Read More...

Posted Sunday, April 26, 2009 6:16 PM by Liane Thomas | 0 Comments

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CALIFORNIA HOMEOWNERS ARE BEING TARGETED BY CON ARTISTS OFFERING FORECLOSURE ASSISTANCE

CALIFORNIA HOMEOWNERS ARE BEING TARGETED BY CON ARTISTS OFFERING FORECLOSURE ASSISTANCE The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has issued a warning that California homeowners are increasingly becoming the target of con artists trying Read More...

Posted Sunday, April 26, 2009 5:56 PM by Liane Thomas | 0 Comments

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