May 18, 2012

Banks Listing Fewer Foreclosures | Buying Real Estate Without a Mortgage in California Bay Area

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Fewer Foreclosures on the Market | Banks are Holding Real Estate Learn to be a Cash Buyer

I talk to Realtor’s and Real Estate Investors everyday throughout the SF Bay Area. Many believe that there are more foreclosures being held by banks than there actually are right now. You might be surprised that the banks on a nationwide level are not holding as many foreclosed homes as originally thought. In many cases they Foreclosuresarea simply letting people live in these homes for free without paying a mortgage.

I personally know several families and individuals that have been living without foreclosure proceedings and without paying their mortgage for 6 months, one year and even up to two and half years in Pleasant Hill California, and all over the Bay Area. However there will be another major wave coming throughout the next two years. The next foreclosure wave is inevitable. The real question is are you going to capitalize as a cash buyer or are you going to be stuck like millions of other Americans that don’t fit into the banking mortgage box?

The Wallstreet Journal Says

Banks have fewer foreclosed homes to sell than previously believed, but those holdings are likely to grow gradually over the next couple of years, a new study by Barclays Capital says.

The investment bank’s latest calculations support the view that the U.S. housing market is stabilizing but that a major recovery isn’t imminent and there are still risks of falling prices.

Barclays estimates banks and mortgage investors including Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac owned 480,000 homes at the end of February. Barclays has acquired more data on mortgages and refined its methods for analyzing foreclosure trends. Under the bank’s previous methods, the estimate for February would have been more than 600,000.

Barclays expects the inventory generally to rise over the next 20 months, peaking at 536,000 in January 2012, and then decline gradually.

Is There Still Time to Capitalize on Real Estate Investment Opportunities?

Absolutely! If there is any truth to the Wall Street Journal there will be more millionaires made in real estate investing right here in the Contra Costa Bay Area than ever before in the next two years. If you would like to learn how to get started and learn how you can buy property without qualifying for a traditional mortgage let us know. We have aligned ourselves with a source that let’s us buy property without the mortgage hassle! You can come to an educational networking event or attend a webcast. Just let us know if you would like to attend an educational networking event to learn.

What Do I Do to Become a Cash Buyer and Avoid the Mortgage Process?

There are more sources than you might think to purchase property and fix it without using a traditional conventional mortgage or a government mortgage. If you would like to learn about these recourses just subscribe to our news letter on the top right of this page or Contact Us and ask about buying property without a mortgage and without your own money. We don’t look at your credit and we will qualify you as long as you can show you can afford the payments we’ve worked out. You can also pick up a great book to get started by Mike Watson on how to Buy Without the Bank to the right

If you are serious about buying a home and you area tired of trying to fit into the Mortgage Lenders teeny tiny box you need to learn about this program as soon as possible. You can register for an event or just give us a call. We would be happy to chat with you and pre qualify you for this unique program right here in Contra Costa County East Bay Area.

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$10000 & $8000 Home Buyer Tax Credit Extension in California | Get Approved Today

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California Tax Credit Extension | What You Need to Do to Recieve the Extended Funds in 2010


Great News for home buyers! Despite declining home sales for the entire first quarter of 2010 The CA house has decided to extend the home buyer tax credits. The Governor signed the bill in Fresno CA.

New California First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Highlights How To Qualify

  • $200 million in funds available on a first come, first serve basis – could help over 20,000 home buyers
  • New homes for any taxpayer and new/existing homes for first time home buyers
  • “Qualified principal residence” means a single-family residence, whether detached or attached, that is purchased to be the principal residence of the taxpayer, is eligible for the homeowner’s exemption under Section 218, and has either never been occupied or is purchased by a first-time home buyer.
  • $10,000 tax credit or 5% of purchase price (whichever is lower)
  • Credit given in 3 payments to a taxpayer’s personal income tax returns over 3 year period

According to the San Francisco Examiner
The first-time home buyer tax credit extension and expansion has won Congressional approval and is on its way to President Barack Obama. He’s expected to sign the measure as early as tomorrow. The U.S. House of Representatives, this morning, voted 403 to 12 to pass the measure, following unanimous U.S. Senate approval yesterday. The measure was passed as part of unemployment benefits extension legislation H.R. 3548. The extension and expansion of the popular first-time home buyers tax credit gives both new and move-up buyers a tax incentive to buy a home until at least April 30, 2010, longer for military personnel.

So What Steps To Take in order to Receive the Home Buyer Tax Credit in California?

  1. Get in Contract on a Home – Before you can apply for the tax credit you must be in contract on a home. There are several steps you must take to be successful in finding and closing on a home in the California Bay Area and surrounding cities. The first step anyone should take in finding a home is find out how much you can afford without breaking the bank. Homes in the California Bay Area while very inexpensive relative to five years ago, are still very desirable and more expensive than many other places in the state or even in the entire country for that matter. The best way to find out what you can afford when buying a home is to get a referral or find a good qualified Mortgage Broker or Loan Officer in the local area that you plan to buy in. You can find a detailed how to step by step guide for buying a home at our 10 Essential Tips to Buying a Home in the California Bay Area!
  2. Apply For the State Tax Credit – You must fill out CA and Federal Tax Forms in order to receive the credit in a timely manner. You can learn more about and download the proper forms to receive the tax credit at the California Franchise Tax Board site.

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Concord California First Time Home Buyer Down Payment Assistance Program

First Time Homebuyer Program Concord CA

What is the First Time Homebuyer Program?

It is a second mortgage loan program to assist qualified low-income individuals with the purchase of their first home.

What are the maximum income limits and FTHB loan amounts?

Income eligibility is based on Household size. The maximum loan amount is determined by the income bracket of the household. Households earning at or below 100% of Area Median Income are eligible for up to a $40,000 loan. (Refer to household size at all income levels)

How much money can I borrow?

The maximum loan amount is 20% of the home sales price, or appraised value, whichever is lower, up to the maximum of $40,000 based on household income and household size.

Household Size 60% of Median* 80% of Median* 100% of Median*
1 $37,500 $46,350 $62,500
2 $42,840 $53,000 $71,450
3 $48,240 $59,600 $80,350
4 $53,580 $66,250 $89,300
5 $57,840 $71,550 $96,450
6 $62,160 $76,850 $103,600
7 $66,420 $82,150 $110,750
Maximum Loan Amount $40,000 $30,000 $20,000

* As of April 2, 2009

Who is eligible for a loan?

Borrower must be a first time homebuyer, which is a household that has not owned a home within the past three years. Borrowers must be able to qualify for a first mortgage from a participating lender. The homebuyer must provide a minimum of 3% of the purchase price.

What homes are eligible for purchase?

Homebuyers may purchase an existing single-family detached home, condominium, or townhouse located anywhere within Concord City Limits.

What are the loan terms?

  • Borrower’s Disclosure (currently being updated)
  • The loan is a zero-interest, 15-year loan. Loan payments are deferred, with the loan being due at the end of 15 years or earlier if the house is sold.
  • The City loan carries shared appreciation, when the home is sold. For example, if the original sales price is $200,000 and the City loan is $20,000, the City’s "share" of the appreciation is 10%. At the time of sale or refinance to pay off the City loan, 10% of the appreciation will need to be paid to the City. When the City loan is paid off the shared appreciation obligation ceases.

Inclusionary Housing

The FTHB Program may be used in conjunction with affordable units generated through the Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance to purchase a new home. The income eligibility is based on household size and is allowable up to 120% of Area Median Income cap ($107,150 for a family of 4). In cases where the FTHB Program is used to purchase an Inclusionary unit, the loan may be increased up to $50,000. This increase is intended to encourage low and moderate-income families to purchase inclusionary units, which are subject to the 45-year deed restriction. Although new inclusionary units are not for sale at this time, units are anticipated to be built over the next few years.

Are there any other requirements?

  • Borrowers must attend a City-approved FTHB Counseling Workshop. Schedule a free workshop online through www.Crediteducation.org Classes are typically held within Concord at least two Saturdays per month.
  • A home purchased under the FTHB program must be, and remain, the borrower’s principal place of residence. The property cannot be leased or rented during the term of the City loan.
  • Persons with ownership in most real estate assets are not eligible.
  • Funds are limited. Assistance is provided on a first-come, first-served basis, as long as funds remain available.

For First Time Home Buyer classes schedule on-line at: www.crediteducation.org.

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Weekly Real Estate Market Wrap-Up | Money Lending Sources That You Don’t Know About in CA Bay Area



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Since 2003 I have been helping people finance their real estate deals… over the past few years it is no secret that traditional bank financing has become more and more difficult. Instead of a borrower fitting into any given banks "box" the banks are having you fit into more of a sugar cube! Has this been a problem for you?

I have recently identified several sources for money lending that is available by non traditional means for Real Estate and other business endeavors. I you have not been able to get a loan from a bank you have to hear about these sources. If you would like to know about some of them then Email Me

I would also really like to share with you this week two books that were introduced to me. If you are driven to succeed? No matter what in, check these out and pick them up!

Will Smith has always been an entertainer since I was a kid. Growing up I never thought he would turn into the inspiration that he is today! I had to share this video that I found with you! I hope you enjoy it and pass it on. It is absolutely worth watching

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Must watch!

Here we are wrapping up Friday 1/29/2010. Mortgage trends are relatively flat for the week. You can still lock in loans under 5%

You can look at weekly rate trends Here.

If you have financing questions, or want to learn more about what we are doing as Real Estate Investors? If you are looking for new income or lending sources… Don’t hesitate to get in touch with me anytime!

Real Estate Investor Events This Week!

Investor Forum in Bay Area CA RSVP Here!

Join us and learn from a ton of Real Estate Entrepreneurs and Investors that are helping people like you create massive wealth in Real Estate TODAY!!. This will be a packed event where you will learn nuts and bolts Real Estate Investment knowledge to take advantage of what is happening in the market RIGHT NOW

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Mortgage Principal Reduction Programs can Solve Mortgage Modifications that Fail


 

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Keep Your HomeWith all this talk about Mortgage Modifications all over the United States why aren’t we seeing more success stories? The plain fact is that Mortgage Modification flat out do not work. Less than 1% of the applications are actually made permanent. So is there any solution to this problem?

Here is what the Wall Street Journal has to say about Mortgage Modifications

Since the program began, more than three million homeowners have become eligible for assistance. In turn, mortgage servicers have reached out to these borrowers, initiating the modification process. Roughly 760,000 homeowners have received loan modifications on a trial basis. But just 31,000 modifications have been made permanent.

That’s a success rate of just 1%. This means that up to 99% of eligible homeowners struggling with their mortgage payments have been unable thus far to modify their loans.

The fact is that the only party that benefits from a mortgage modification is the Bank itself! Here are the main reasons why Mortgage Modifications flat out do not work.

  1. The sad fact is that banks are simply debt collectors. They are not in the business of helping Americans. They will only modify your loan if they see a benefit.
  2. Most modifications don’t really relive a truly distressed homeowner. A fix of a few hundred bucks a month won’t usually help someone keep their home. In most cases once a modification is successful the borrower ends up defaulting less than 6 months later. Most modifications come with a clause that you only get one!

The great news is that Wall Street has found a way to make a profit from this mess and believe it or not the homeowner can actually benefit.

According to the New York Times

Wall St. Finds Profits by Reducing Mortgages with Principal Reductions!

Investment funds are buying billions of dollars’ worth of home loans, discounted from the loans’ original value. Then, in what might seem an act of charity, the funds are helping homeowners by reducing the size of the loans.

But as part of these deals, the mortgages are being refinanced through lenders that work with government agencies like the Federal Housing Administration. This enables the funds to pocket sizable profits by reselling new, government-insured loans to other federal agencies, which then bundle the mortgages into securities for sale to investors.

While homeowners save money, the arrangement shifts nearly all the risk for the loans to the federal government — and, ultimately, taxpayers — at a time when Americans are falling behind on their mortgage payments in record numbers.

The bottom line is that in many cases a homeowner can get a Mortgage Principal Reduction down to 60% of the current appraised value. That is right 60% of the current appraised value! This program if you qualify can

  1. Help a homeowner keep their home
  2. Lower payments
  3. Establish instant equity in their current property
  4. Give the homeowner the ability to SELL the home if needed.

Now there are guidelines and you must be qualified. If you would like to see if you qualify please get in touch with us anytime.

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3 Day Wealth Workshop Jan 28th – 30th Concord Holiday Inn

Wealth Summit 

If you are dreaming of time and financial freedom, what are you doing right now to make it happen? Start taking control of your future—be your own boss—and make your money work for you! Obtain your VIP status (Valuable Investor Potential) at the Wealth Summit!

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA WEALTH SUMMIT
Holiday Inn Concord
1050 Burnett Ave.
Concord, CA 94520
Jan 28-30, 2010
Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

The Wealth Summit is not your typical “guru”, get-rich-quick, real estate investing seminar. This content-rich, 3-day workshop teaches you not only the concepts of solid real estate investing strategies, but how to apply the information learned. Gain knowledge on everything from basic real estate investing principles to more advanced topics including:

* How to capitalize on money-making opportunities in Real Estate today.
* How to identify the hot deals and how to reach them before the competition.
* How to find people with money to fund your deals.
* How to prescreen sellers, buyers and tenants so that you only spend time with the serious and not the curious.
* When to get in and when to get out.
* And so much more!

Plus, you will receive additional benefits furthering your success such as:

– Association with Local Real Estate Community Members
– Exclusive Access to Community Benefit Companies
– Weekly Mastermind Coaching Calls
– Bi-Weekly Mortgage Calls
– Bi-Weekly Real Market Experts® Webinars

Don’t miss out on your opportunity to build a prosperous future!

Meet the Wealth Summit Trainers!

View upcoming Wealth Summit dates, times, and locations

Contact us for details on how to get your Wealth Summit VIP Pass!

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Federal Funding Released In January for First Time Buyer Programs in Contra Costa Bay Area


Popular Financing Programs in Contra Costa Bay Area Real Estate.

Presented by Jason Wheeler

If you are thinking about a purchase a new home you should know that the Federal Tax Credit of $8,000 to first time home buyers is due to expire in April of 2010. Get crackin and buy something! When was the last time in history you could buy a home at these prices get a loan under 5% and have the government pay you $8,000 to do it? These are truly unique times we are in.

Did you know that Contra Costa County is releasing 6 Billion dollars this month for the Mortgage Credit Certificate Program? This is s huge opportunity for your borrowers to take advantage of a little known government program that can save thousands each year!

Check out the newest and hottest loan programs and let me know if you would like to see if you fit into any of them. We were locking rates in this week at around 4.75% on a 30 Year Fixed with no points this week!

Hot Loan Programs at a Snapshot

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