Some Good News For First-Time Homebuyers!

Gary Thomas, Senior VP of the National Association of Realtors told us in a meeting yesterday what he learned at the NAR Summit Meeting. One of the announcements at the NAR summit was the monetization of the $8,000 tax credit. Shaun Donovan, secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, said that the Federal Housing Administration is going to permit its lenders to allow homeowners to use the $8,000 tax credit for purchasing a home as a down payment. This means that first time homeowners who qualify for this tax credit can now use it towards their down payment on the purchase of a home. There are some other restrictions, so please give us a call for more details. Note: This tax credit is due to expire on November 30, 2009 and you must have closed escrow prior to the expiration date. NAR has requested an extension, however we will not hear their response until later in the year.

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The Louison Team
Raymond and Stephanie Louison
714-925-5361 or 714-307-2934
http://www.soldonhb.com

Altera Real Estate - Huntington Beach Office

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Surf City Condo For Sale - Huntington Beach, CA

Large 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo, In A Centrally Located, Gated Huntington Beach Condo Community, With Only 28 Units. Nicely Updated Kitchen and Bathrooms. Pergo Style Wood Laminate Flooring, Inside Laundry, Storage Cabinet Inside Gate Subterranean Garage W/Assigned Spaces. Seller Is Motivated And Can Close Quickly!

Fountain Valley Townhouse For Sale

Wonderful Tiburon South Townhouse With Extra-Large Private Patio Between Xtra-Large 2 Car Garage. Nicely Remodeled With Designer Colors And Hardwood Plank Flooring. Custom Walk-In Closet In The Large Master Suite. Currently Asking $423,000

715 Ashland Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92648

Taking back-up offer for this spectacular remodeled Townhouse.
The asking price is just $519,000
Only 1 mile from the beach and downtown Huntington Beach resort areas.
This is a short-sale property and all offers must be approved by seller's lenders.

15961 Redlands Ave., Westminster, CA 92683

This spectacular 5 bedroom pool home is located just outside the city limits of Fountain Valley and Huntington Beach. This home features an incredible gourmet kitchen that any chef would love to have. Plus one bedroom is located downstairs. Excellent room for a either a home office or visiting in-laws!

Asking the just $649,900 for this home. Not a short-sale!

Sellers are very motivated and do not have any contingencies. The owners can either move fast or take as long as you need.

Huntington Beach Home Security Vacation Checking Service

The Huntington Beach Police Department provides House Vacation Checks courtesy of the HBPD Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP).
Our trained RSVP’s will conduct an exterior security check of your home. If something appears suspicious, the RSVP’s shall call for the assistance of a police officer. The RSVP’s will also pick up any of the throw away newspapers/flyers (that tells criminals no one is home) that often gather when you’re away a couple of days or forget to check your front door area. Shortly after your return date they will mail you a print out of the dates and times of there visits and what they observed. Exterior areas of your home that are not accessible will not be checked.
There’s absolutely NO fee for this service and it’s easy to sign up; you may call the HBPD RSVP office at 714-374-1507 to complete the form over the phone or you can check out the web page at:
• www.surfcity-hb.org/government/departments/pd
• Scroll to “eServices” then scroll down to Vacation House Check (click)
• Complete the form then, click on Submit Data to RSVP Vacation Check Office

Please try to provide us with at least a 1 week notice (due to scheduling).
We do understand that in an emergency that may not always be possible.
If you have any questions or need more information about the HBPD RSVP Program please call the RSVP office at 714-374-1507, or Nilda Patiño de Berndt, HBPD Community Relations Specialist at 714-536-5933.

This Surf City Lifestyles Tidbit was provided to you by the Surf City Guru and the Surf City Kahunas of Real Estate:

The Louison Team
Raymond and Stephanie Louison
714-925-5361 or 714-307-2934
http://www.soldonhb.com

Altera Real Estate - Huntington Beach Office

All information deemed reliable, however not guaranteed!

July 2008 Surf City Lifestyles E-Newsletter

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