The California Association of REALTORS® offers many benefits to its members. CAR also provides outreach to consumers in the form of Market Snapshots. This one is for May 2010. It offers a one page overview of what's going on in the real estate market. The CAR perspective is statewide. How do you think the statewide … Continue reading Real Estate Market Snapshot
How Long Before You Can Buy After Foreclosure?
After foreclosure: How long until you can buy again? The short answer is: it depends. If you are a Tehachapi or Kern County homeowner that is in foreclosure or has already lost their house, you may be able to purchase a home again is 2 to 7 years. Getting a mortgage to finance a home … Continue reading How Long Before You Can Buy After Foreclosure?
Is Your June Real Estate Closing Delayed by Someone Else’s Tax Credit?
Are you in the midst of buying a home in the Tehachapi area or elsewhere in Kern County? If you among those who simply were planning to move in June and didn't qualify for the Federal tax credit, you may not be moving when you intended. It appears that purchases like yours may get pushed … Continue reading Is Your June Real Estate Closing Delayed by Someone Else’s Tax Credit?