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Deadline passes for California's new-home tax credit

They're gone – for now.

The California Franchise Tax Board announced the end Thursday to new applications for a $10,000 state tax credit that was snapped up faster than expected by buyers of new, unoccupied houses.

Sacramento Bee


Eligibility for home refinance program is expanded

Reporting from Washington and Los Angeles -- The Obama administration eased eligibility rules Wednesday for its Home Affordable Refinance program, lifting the maximum loan-to-value ratio to 125% from 105%.

Los Angeles Times



U.S. Mortgage Rates Drop to 5.32%, Freddie Mac Says

The average 30-year rate dropped to 5.32 percent from 5.42 percent, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac of McLean, Virginia, said today in a statement. The 15-year rate was 4.77 percent.

Bloomberg.com



The real estate short sale dilemma

In a Short Sale, the existing lender agrees to take less than the amount owed and then releases the mortgage lien so the house can be sold. If a homeowner falls behind in his mortgage payments...

The real estate short sale dilemma


Fannie, Freddie to Refinance Larger Underwater Loans

July 1 (Bloomberg) -- Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will begin refinancing mortgages with loan-to-value ratios of as much as 125 percent as the Obama administration seeks to boost participation in its anti-foreclosure programs.

Bloomberg.com


U.S. pending home sales rise 0.1 percent in May

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Pending sales of previously owned U.S. homes rose slightly in May, the fourth straight monthly gain, a real estate trade group said on Wednesday.

Reuters


Construction spending falls more than expected

The Commerce Department said Wednesday that construction spending dropped 0.9% in May, nearly double the 0.5% decline that economists expected. Adding to the signs of weakness, activity in the past two months was revised lower.

Los Angeles Times


U.S. MBA Mortgage Applications Index Fell 19 Percent Last Week

The Mortgage Bankers Association’s index of applications to purchase a home or refinance a loan dropped 19 percent to 444.8 in the week ended June 26 from 548.2 the prior week. The group’s refinancing gauge declined 30 percent, while the index of purchases fell 4.5 percent.

Bloomberg.com


U.S. home prices still falling, but not quite as steeply

U.S. home prices continued to fall sharply in April but are no longer doing so at a record-breaking pace, according to a widely followed index released Tuesday.

Home prices in 20 metropolitan areas were down 18% in April compared with the same month last year, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller home price index.


Los Angeles Times


Chase: 138k mortgages modified in past 3 months

The company started processing the modifications April 6, as part of President Obama's Making Home Affordable program.

Of the mortgage modifications approved, Chase said 87,100 were through Making Home Affordable. The program seeks to reduce mortgage payments to 31 percent of income, usually by reducing the interest rate or extending the length of the loan

Chase: 138k mortgages modified in past 3 months


New Online Educational Seminar Helps CalSTRS Members and Employees of California Public School Districts and Community Colleges Understand the CalSTRS 80/17 Home Loan Purchase Program

"This is seriously one of the most empowering loan programs I've ever worked with. CalSTRS was very careful to structure this loan with the flexibility of a low down payment option with the affordability and the purchasing power of utilizing a 17% second mortgage to help folks afford more home for their buck. To qualify for a CalSTRS home loan, you must be a member of CalSTRS and/or a California public school district or California community college employee. CalSTRS loans are available to any employee of a California public school," says Scott Schang, Branch Manager and Webinar Presenter.

MarketWatch


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When moving to Mariposa County or other Foothill/Mountain communities of California there are a few things that have to be taken into consideration.

(1)
Water- Make sure good water is available.
How deep the average well is in the area.
How much money to sink a well and install a pump and lines?
How fast does the well flow at the pump (Gallons per minute).
Is any other building going on in the area, thus possibly bringing down the water table and maybe forcing you to dig a deeper well.

(2) How water could flow over the property in the winter months,       possibly flooding areas or driveways of the property.

(3) When building, how much for PG&E to bring power in.
 
(4) When building, how much for a septic and does the ground pass a perk test. You possibly may have to install an engineered system.

5) If you have children where does the bus pick up and drop off. There is no guarantee of bus service.

(6) If any grading has been done on the property was it all done with permits.

(7) Are all buildings built with permits if they were needed at the time.

(8) Easements are very important to understand if you have property with easements or you have to cross over an  easement to get to your property.

(9) Insurance could be a factor in some areas that are high fire hazards.
 

 


 

Build It:
Ms. Builder Home Page

DIY network.com

HammerZone.com - Home Improvement Info -
Electrical, Plumbing, Kitchen, Bath, Workshop, Roofing, Siding, Windows, Doors And More.

Journal Light Construction: Home Page

Block Joist System Floors and Roofs

Lite-Form Technologies

Insulspan

BUILDER Online: Home Building News, Home Plans, Home Design Ideas and Building Products for Home Builders

Build.com - The Building and Home Improvement Network


Manufactured homes:
Manufactured Housing: Consumer Tips

The Complete Buyer's Guide to
Manufactured Homes and Land ::
The Grissim Report - Top 25


Dome homes:
Timberline Geodesic Domes

Dome Homes From American Ingenuity

Horton Dome


Solar:

NorCal Solar - Welcome

California Solar Center

Sun  Lit Systems

Alternative home energy-Discover alternative power sources for home electricity.


Wood Stoves and wood:
Woodheat home.org

Useful Links


Mortgage calculators:
Mortgage-Calc.com


Misc:

Iron County Wisconsin - It'll Work for You! - Quality of Life

Evaporative Coolers

The Small Tractor FAQ

Ariadne's Forest - Trees and Forests of the World, especially California


On line forums:

Google Groups : alt.home.repair

Google Groups : alt.building.construction

Google Groups : rec.woodworking


On Line Magazines:
Old House Journal Online


Regular Homes and
Panelized Homes:

Panelized Homes! Easy Financing! Fast
Construction! Kit Homes! Beautiful Homes!
Eagle Homes!

California Systems Built Homes

Prefab homes, Panelized home packages,
 prefabricated homes, manufactured homes


Services:
Pacific Gas and Electric Company

Northland Cable Television - Oakhurst, CA

Sierra Telephone

Sierra Tel Internet - Central California's Internet Provider
 


 

Have a tough cleaning problem?
Queen of Clean


Government:
Contractor License Status Check

U.S. DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Home Page

California's Emerging Renewables Rebate Program


Fix it:
How Stuff Works - Answers Most Questions

Popular Mechanics - How To Central

Air-conditioning Service and Repair Without Replacement

Air Conditioning Compressors

Appliance411 Question & Answer Forums

Repair help for dryers, washers, refrigerators,
dishwashers, microwaves, icemaker, and so much more. Repair Aid entrance.

Ice Maker Diagnostic Guide: How To Fix an
Ice Maker - ACME HOW TO.com

Appliance Help

Household Helper....Do it yourself, you can do it!

Handymanwire.com - Electrical Problems

Gas Range Diagnostic Help

Repairclinic.com

Sci.Electronics.Repair FAQ:
Main Table of Contents (ToC)

Mobile Home Repair.com

Household-Helper: Plumbing

How Water Softeners Work

McMaster-Carr parts

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