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Private Money Loans

Know Someone Not Qualifying for A Conventional Loan? We Can Help! Hard Money and Private Money loans are in much demand today and for a varity of reasons. Perhaps a property is available but the inside is in rough shape where a conventional lende... Read >

Private Money Loans

Before we discuss Private Money, did you see the forecast of home appreciation for 2010 in Money Magazine (see it on-line CNNMoney.com)? Santa Rosa's forecast is the highest in the United States. Money Magazine says we should have 6% appreciation in 201... Read >

Private Money Loans

Before we discuss Private Money, did you see the forecast of home appreciation for 2010 in Money Magazine (see it on-line CNNMoney.com)? Santa Rosa’s forecast is the highest in the United States. Money Magazine says we should have 6% appreciation in... Read >

Get a Home Loan Now!

As a Lender that is my continuing motto, but even more so now with the approaching April 15 Taxpayer deadline. Most people fret that date but Homeowners have numerous reasons to cheer. Tax credits for Buyers – Hooray! Mortgage interest deduction &nd... Read >

4 Ways to Buy a Home

1. Newly Built Home - There are still newly built homes on the market. In the Sunday section of the paper these are highlighted with a map. Sometimes there is special financing available through the builder. 2. Resale Home - These are homes for resal... Read >

Home Buyer Tax Credit is Back!

The federal tax credit is extended. Originally to end by November 1st, it has now been extended to help get you, families and friends into a home! There are new rules and actually two credits now: Credit #1: First-time home buyers can get the full $... Read >

Renting Vs. Owning

You may be wondering if buying a house is right for you. Why not continue to rent? There are 3 main reasons we all by a home: #1 reason is appreciation. Appreciation isn't too hot an item right now! If you bought within the last couple of years, ther... Read >

Buy Dirt,They Ain't Making Any More of It

Will Rogers, world famous humorist in the twenties and thirties, said, "buy land, they ain't making any more of it." Land back then was dirt cheap, especially during the Great Depression. History repeats itself and now you have the opportunity ... Read >

More On Short Sales

More than two years into the housing crisis, lenders are beginning to allow more troubled homeowners to unload their homes for less than they owe. The practice, known as a short sale, is gaining popularity as an alternative to foreclosure, but it rem... Read >

What Is A "Hard" Money Or "Private" Money Loan?

There are several types of loans you can use to purchase or refinance. This applies whether you are buying a home to live in; a home to rent out; or a commercial building. They include the standard 30 year fixed rate mortgage; the government FHA/VA loan... Read >

Making A Difference In The World

Scientology means knowing how to know. Scientology is an applied religious philosophy that makes the Able more able. It comprises a vast body of knowledge extending from certain fundamental truths, and prime among those truths: Man is a spiritual being ... Read >

What Is A Short Sale?

In these tough economic times, many homeowners are on the verge of losing their homes and ruining their credit and financial future for many years. The current reality (and this changes daily in the financial world!) is that there is one option that ... Read >