Your Real Estate Company in Contra Costa California and Surroundings
Homeowners across the country are adding to their incomes by renting a guest house or a room or two in their own homes to travelers. Some charge several hundred dollars per night for a fully-equipped guest house. That could go a long way toward paying off a mortgage, and even paying it off early. Before…
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A couple of weeks ago I warned you that fewer mortgage loans were being granted this year, because credit score and down payment requirements have changed. Borrowers now need higher credit scores and more down payment. However, those aren’t the only issues facing would-be home buyers – or those who are seeking a refinance on…
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When Grandma – or any other family member – wants to provide the funds for the down payment on your new Pittsburg, CA home, you’re a fortunate individual. However, you and Grandma have rules to follow. These rules come from two sources: Your mortgage lender and the Internal Revenue Service. First, your lender: The rules…
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Ricky’s Story Ricky moved out of California two years ago. The state he moved to wasn’t what he expected. The weather was very cold, and he missed the California sun and hiking options to which he was accustomed. Ricky had moved when he retired. Being away from his children had been difficult. Ricky had used…
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