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Ready to File Your Tax Return?

Eva Bradley — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:19:54 +0000

Many of you bought your home in 2008 and 2009 using the $8,000 tax credit.

Here are some usefull links directly from the IRS to help you file the tax credit properly:

In case you do file your tax return your self and need help you can visit the official IRS website by clicking here.

February News Update

Eva Bradley — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 18:48:47 +0000

News you can use: February Newsletter is here and it is, as always, full of useful tips and information that you can use.

Topics included in this month’s Newsletter:

How to repair your home without damaging your wallet
Exterior remodeling proves best bang for your buck
Homebuyer tax credit boosts economy
Understanding the buyers mindset
View current mortgage rates
January round up: mortgage rate trends

If you have any ideas or tips on topics for next month please share it with me; I would be glad to research it and publish it.

A Big Step Forward for Tracy – Bow Tie Area

Eva Bradley — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:59:48 +0000

On Ferbruary 1st, the City Of Tracy celebrated the grand opening of the Tracy Transit Station. As part of the the Downtown Revitalization project, the Transit Station is a vital component in Tracy’s future.

Click here to read the full story

Watch the Opening Ceremony video here

Water Fountains – Decorative and Useful

Eva Bradley — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 15:42:02 +0000

Image by joiseyshowaa via Flickr

Do you live near intersection or high traffic areas? Here are some useful tips on how to reduce the traffic noise, enjoy your outdoor activities and have a nicely landscaped backyard, all at the same time: How to dampen traffic noise

Real Estate Market Conditions in Tracy, CA -January 2010

Eva Bradley — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 04:08:44 +0000

The sales details for the first month of 2010 are showing a slow down in Tracy’s real estate market, which is typical for this time of the year. Tracy’s inventory is still low; as of today we have 207 homes actively listed on the Multiple Listing Service for Tracy and surrounding country areas. The most important factor in purchasing a home is obtaining a loan. Government loans (FHA) are changing rules again; raising the amount of mortgage insurance premiums and raising the minimum down payment back up to 5% of the purchase price. On the other hand the tax credit is still available for qualified home buyers and California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is about to pass another incentive for Californians; a $10,000 tax credit for new and resale home purchases. If it passes, it will become effective hopefully by the end of this month….

Following are the statistics for the month of January, 2010:

Actively listed properties: 207

Almost the same as it was in December 2009 (208)

Homes that went “Pending Sale” for the last week of January: 34

This is just a bit lower than it was for the same period in December (27)

Number of homes “Sold” in the month of December: 92

This is a significant drop compared to the previous month when

the number of sold home was 148

The Average Days on the market of the Sold Properties: 46

In December last year this number was 62.

Average Listing Price: $296,75
Average Sale Price: $244,573

The charts below reflecting these numbers as well:

If you would like to have detailed statistics for other areas of the Central Valley, please feel free to call or email me – I would be glad to provide it for you.