California Offers New Tax Credits to Home Buyers

Become a Tehachapi homeowner and let your house foot part of the bill! If you thought you missed the opportunity to get in on the Federal Home Buyer Tax Credit, there's still time!  As long as you have a purchase agreement before April 30, 2010 and close escrow by June 30, 2010, you are eligible for … Continue reading California Offers New Tax Credits to Home Buyers

Tehachapi Homeowners and Wind Energy Projects are a Good Match

Why should Tehachapi homeowners care what's been going on in the Tehachapi Wind Energy Industry? If you've been down Tehachapi Willow Springs road lately you may have noticed the earth moving equipment near Oak Creek.  According to this March 3, 2010 press release, Terra-Gen Power, LLC broke ground for a major wind energy project installation. The … Continue reading Tehachapi Homeowners and Wind Energy Projects are a Good Match

Builders bet on home buyers before tax credit ends

Home builders are ramping up speculative construction to attract last-minute home buyers who want to tap a soon-to-expire tax credit. Fewer write-downs and new-home order cancellations along with improved order rates are some of the most positive signs from home builders since the housing market began to roll over four years ago. To read the full story, … Continue reading Builders bet on home buyers before tax credit ends

How's That New Neighborhood, Really?

How's that new neighborhood you're thinking about moving into?   One of the most important steps a home buyer can take when deciding which home to purchase is to conduct “drive bys” of the house and the neighborhood at various times of the day.  Don't forget to include both week and weekends too. Take the … Continue reading How's That New Neighborhood, Really?