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Tuesday, November 24, 2009

The Real Estate Boom In Sacramento

Sacramento offers plenty of homes for sale. After acceptance of the contract the realtor gets to work. The escrow is opened generally by the selling agent during the period of listing. The real estate news will help a buyer to finalize after checking out whether the rates offered by the seller are competitive or not. Employment verification and loan application are the next steps which the recruiting realtors take. Also good realtors insist on a pest inspection.

There are many gay friendly realtors that you will find in Elk Grove, Yuba City which is also known as the Gateway to the Gold Fields, El Dorado County and Placer County. They will help you zero in on gay friendly properties. Among the local events in Yuba City area are the summer stroll and Maysville Peach Fest. The Sleep Train Amphitheatre is one of the main attractions for entertainment in this area.

The Great west Real Estate school has a good reputation for giving attention to all buyers placed in small towns. Their service is impeccable and they are competent. Tim and Diana have earned goodwill for their services. They will offer the local market statistics so know will get value for money when you buy homes for sale. Their active involvement in community events has helped them gain a deep insight into their respective fields. They are also popular as common sense realtors. Since they have a GRI CRS Accreditation you can be assured of quality service.

Real estate news will also help to find green homes in and around Sacramento. One also has options of buying condos, apartments, town homes, foreclosure homes, etc. The real estate news receives updated listings from owners, brokers, MLS, local agents everyday and hence is very convenient if one is looking for immediate purchase. Roseville is a good choice if one is looking to stay in a vibrant city and is a safe neighborhood. The city has outstanding parks and is good for business. It also has many philanthropic organizations that work for the community.

Staying in green homes or energy efficient homes is a rewarding experience. A green lifestyle speaks volumes about the people who stay in it and you will find green homes in abundance in and around Sacramento. Being helpful to the community and leading healthy lifestyle is what most of the green home owners do.

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Flu Vaccines

By Anna Tong
atong@sacbee.com

Published: Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009 - 7:16 am

Last Modified: Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009 - 2:20 pm

Seasonal flu vaccinations will be available at two more locations in the next few days.

Capital Public Radio will hold a vaccine clinic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at 7055 Folsom Blvd. in Sacramento.

Travel Med Inc. will administer the shots, which cost $25. Of that cost, $5 will support Capital Public Radio.

Another clinic, hosted by the Yolo County Health Department, will be 2-6 p.m. Monday at the Bauer Health Building, 137 North Cottonwood Street in Woodland. The department has limited amounts of the nasal spray vaccine and shots. The flu vaccines are free but the health department is asking asking for a $10 donation.

The two clinics will not be administering the H1N1 vaccine.

Though the seasonal flu has not spread yet, a high demand has been seen for the vaccine. Throughout the United States, 91 million doses have been distributed and about 20 million more doses coming in.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned this week that there might not be enough seasonal flu vaccine to meet this season's demand.

Articles above have been provided by the listed author immediately following the article. For additional resources and information to the authors, please visit the following sites.

Resource Links:

http://www.gmacrealestate.com

Bill Fields All Star Coaching Program: http://www.AllStarCoaching.net
GreatWest GMAC Search all MLS Listings: http://www.LocalHomeLink.com
GreatWest GMAC Consumer Buyer/Seller Blog: http://www.GreatWestBlog.com
T. Sami Siddiqui (Broker/ Owner) Buzz About Sacramento Blog: http://www.samisiddiquiblog.com
Brodie Stephens (Executive Vice President) One Stop Blog: http://www.brodiestephensblog.com
GreatWest Podcasts- Weekly Updates on new REO, Short Sale, Bank Owned Foreclosure Listings: http://www.HouseTalkOnline.com
GreatWest Videos: http://www.youtube.com/brodiestephens
Facebook Brodie Stephens Profile Page: http://www.facebook.com/brodiestephens
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MySpace Brodie Stephens Blog: http://www.myspace.com/brodiestephens
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GreatWest Real Estate Careers- GMAC is looking for Professional Realtors to Join Us: http://www.CareersWithUs.com
Global Employee Relocation: http://www.employeerelocation.blogspot.com
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Wednesday, November 11, 2009

GMAC Real Estate and Real Living

Date: November 11, 2009

To: GMAC Real Estate Sales Associates

From: Graham Badun, Managing Partner & CEO, Brookfield Residential Property Services

Re: GMAC Real Estate to be Re-branded ‘Real Living’

I am very pleased to let you know that Brookfield Residential Property Services has acquired Real Living Network Services, and as a result will now rebrand GMAC Real Estate as Real Living.

Real Living is a national, award winning company known for its innovation, customer service and track record of attracting results-driven brokers and sales professionals, along with a culture of partnership and collaboration. It brings a suite of innovative marketing tools, relevant training and a technology platform that when brought together with key GMAC Real Estate services like Premier Service, will position us for success for many years to come.

I am also excited to let you know that as a result of this acquisition, we are welcoming an additional 2,000 Real Living brokers and sales associates into our North American real estate network of almost 30,000 real estate professionals. By merging GMAC Real Estate and Real Living, under the Real Living brand, we are creating a very solid real estate brand that will become the foundation for future growth opportunities across the U.S. and into new markets internationally.

The Real Living acquisition is the culmination of several months work and satisfies all that we were looking for through the rebranding process. We considered many options including developing a brand from scratch and the Brand and Transition Councils were instrumental in guiding our thinking and reflecting the broad interests of our entire company. As well, our research pointed us toward creating a company that has great services to help you be more successful and a differentiated culture and brand promise that positions us to stand out from, and above, the competition. With this acquisition, we can take the best from what we have in our existing business, such as Premier Service, and combine it with the best that Real Living has to offer; allowing us to take advantage of the opportunity identified in our research and deliver a brand that meets your needs.

I am also pleased to announce the appointment of Real Living’s Harley Rouda, Jr., a long-time real estate industry broker, owner, operator and franchisor, as President of the newly combined operations. We believe that under Harley’s leadership, and with our solid, combined management team, the guidance of our Advisory Board which is chaired by Dick Schlott, and strong, successful brokers and sales professionals on the frontlines delivering exceptional customer service, we have a winning team with a proven track record for success.

We realize that you may have a number of questions about the new brand and transition, and we want to make it easy for you to get the answers you need. Accordingly, we are making available in the News > Transition News section of gmacmembers.com, a number of informational pieces including the Press Release, Sales Associate Q&A, Talking Points, Real Living Fact Sheet and a biography on Harley Rouda. Also included will be materials, such as a new video, and client and vendor letter templates, that will help you to communicate this great news to your clients, prospects and vendors. If this information does not provide answers to all of your questions, please speak to your broker or manager, or alternatively, contact the Real Living Help Desk at 866-208-6050. And, as always, we will continue to communicate with you on a regular basis.

Kindly direct all media enquiries to Hugh Siler, Siler & Company PR at 949-646-6966 or hugh@silerpr.com.

On a final note, it has been my pleasure to serve you as Interim President of GMAC Real Estate over the last few months, and to get to know many of you personally. I will return to my role as CEO of Brookfield Residential Property Services (the parent company to our real estate and relocation operations) and will remain closely involved throughout the transition and integration of Real Living. Thank you all for your commitment to GMAC Real Estate and your untiring service to our industry and clients. I hope you join in my excitement about our future, as we begin this great, new chapter for our company.

Graham Badun,

Managing Partner & CEO

Brookfield Residential Property Services

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Tuesday, November 10, 2009

What People are Saying About GreatWest GMAC

Below you will read from one of our valued partners, Cindy Holland of Costello and Sons Insurance Brokers. We are so Proud. Thanks Cindy!!

From: Cindy Holland [mailto:cholland@costelloandsons.com]
Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 8:33 AM
To: T. Sami Siddiqui
Subject: The difference between you and other brokers I have come to know or encountered

Is very simple;

Character, integrity, kindness, genuine concern for others....

I have a theory or personal conviction; We are all accountable for our own reputation.

With that said I for one hold you in the highest esteem, and just wanted you to know that!

And - you surround yourself with those that mirror those same qualities!!!

I am honored to serve your offices, but more important value the relationships I have had the privilege of developing!

With respect & gratitude - your friend & colleague,

Cindy

***Proudly serving the Real Estate Community as the:

"California Association of Realtors" endorsed Insurance Broker...

Cindy Holland
Personal Insurance Sales Executive
4564 Stoney Ridge Rd
Placerville, CA 95667
p: 415.257.2126 c: 916.919.3005 f: 916.932.1105
cholland@costelloandsons.com
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Voted one of the 25 Most Innovative Agents in the United States.
The National Alliance for Insurance Education and Research and The Rough Notes Magazine

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Friday, November 6, 2009

Tax Credit Extension

News Flash

Homeowners win big with extension and expansion of federal tax credit

The U.S. House of Representatives today voted 403 to 12 to extend and expand the home buyer tax credit. The bill passed the U.S. Senate late yesterday and now will go to President Obama for his signature, where it is expected to be signed this week.

The tax credit will be extended through April 30, 2010, with a 60-day extension if a binding contract is in place prior to the deadline. First-time home buyers will continue to receive a tax credit of up to $8,000, while existing homeowners will receive a credit of up to $6,500. Existing homeowners will be eligible for the $6,500 if they have lived in their current residences for at least five years. The bill also will increase the qualifying income limits from $75,000 for single tax filers and $150,000 for joint filers to $125,000 and $225,000, respectively. The purchase price of the home is capped at $800,000.

Under additional provisions in the bill, taxpayers can claim the credit on purchases completed in 2010 on their 2009 income tax returns. The bill maintains the provision that home buyers do not have to repay the credit, provided the home remains their primary residence for 36 months after purchase, and waives this requirement for active duty military personnel who move due to a military order.

For weeks, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS (C.A.R and its members have urged Congress and the U.S. Senate to extend and expand this crucial piece of legislation.

Nationwide, more than 1.4 million first-time home buyers were given the opportunity to become homeowners as a result of the Federal Tax Credit for First-time Home Buyers. According to C.A.R. research, nearly 40 percent of first-time home buyers surveyed said they would not have purchased a home without the federal tax credit, and approximately 70 percent said the tax credit was "the most important" or a "very important" factor in their decision to buy a home.

To read stories about the extension and expansion of this valuable home-buying incentive, please visit the following:

Aid for jobless, homebuyers clears Congress

To read the full story, please click here.

Congress Extends Jobless Benefits, Home-Buyer Credit

To read the full story, please click here.

Congress passes bill extending unemployment insurance, home buyer tax credit

To read the full story, please click here.

Articles above have been provided by the listed author immediately following the article. For additional resources and information to the authors, please visit the following sites.

Resource Links:
Bill Fields All Star Coaching Program: http://www.AllStarCoaching.net
GreatWest GMAC Search all MLS Listings: http://www.LocalHomeLink.com
GreatWest GMAC Consumer Buyer/Seller Blog: http://www.GreatWestBlog.com
T. Sami Siddiqui (Broker/ Owner) Buzz About Sacramento Blog: http://www.samisiddiquiblog.com
Brodie Stephens (Executive Vice President) One Stop Blog: http://www.brodiestephensblog.com
GreatWest Podcasts- Weekly Updates on new REO, Short Sale, Bank Owned Foreclosure Listings: http://www.HouseTalkOnline.com
GreatWest Videos: http://www.youtube.com/brodiestephens
Facebook Brodie Stephens Profile Page: http://www.facebook.com/brodiestephens
Facebook GreatWest Profile Page: http://www.facebook.com/searchmlshomesforsale
MySpace Brodie Stephens Blog: http://www.myspace.com/brodiestephens
MySpace GreatWest Blog: http://www.myspace.com/greatwest
Picasa Web Album: http://picasaweb.google.com/brodiestephens
GreatWest Real Estate Careers- GMAC is looking for Professional Realtors to Join Us: http://www.CareersWithUs.com
Global Employee Relocation: http://www.employeerelocation.blogspot.com
Apply for a Loan: http://www.choice1funding.com

Thursday, November 5, 2009

New First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Bill

Let’s all hope this bill passes. It will continue to spur the economic and real estate recovery.

WASHINGTON — Buying a home is about to get cheaper for a whole new crop of homebuyers — $6,500 cheaper.

First-time homebuyers have been getting tax credits of up to $8,000 since January as part of the economic stimulus package. But with that program scheduled to expire at the end of November, the Senate voted 98-0 Wednesday to extend and expand the tax credit to include buyers who already own homes. The House is expected to vote on the bill Thursday. Buyers who have owned their current homes at least five years would be eligible for tax credits of up to $6,500. First-time homebuyers — or anyone who hasn't owned a home in the last three years — would still get up to $8,000. To qualify, buyers in both groups have to sign a purchase agreement by April 30, 2010, and close by June 30. The credit is available for the purchase of principal homes costing $800,000 or less, meaning vacation homes are ineligible. The credit would be phased out for individuals with annual incomes above $125,000 and for joint filers with incomes above $225,000. The credit would be extended an additional year, until June 30, 2011, for members of the military serving outside the United States for at least 90 days.

The bill is H.R. 3548.
HOW THE HOMEBUYER TAX CREDIT WOULD WORK

Tax credit: 10% of the purchase price of a primary residence, up to a maximum of $8,000 for first-time homebuyers and $6,500 for repeat buyers. First-time homebuyers are defined as people who have not owned a home in the previous three years. Repeat buyers must have owned their current home at least five years. The credit cannot be used for houses costing more than $800,000.
Deadline for qualifying: Purchase agreements must be signed by April 30, 2010, and closings must be final by June 30.
Military deadline: The deadline is extended by a year for members of the military who have served outside the U.S. for at least 90 days from Jan. 1, 2009, to May 1, 2010.
Income limits: Individuals with annual incomes up to $125,000 and joint filers with incomes up to $225,000 qualify for the full credit. Individuals with incomes up to $145,000 and joint filers with incomes up to $245,000 qualify for reduced credits.
How to apply: Taxpayers can claim the credit on their federal income tax returns. If the credit exceeds their tax bill, the government will issue a payment. Taxpayers who want immediate refunds can amend their tax returns for 2008 to claim the credit.
Cost: $10.8 billion.
Source: Joint Committee on Taxation.

Articles above have been provided by the listed author immediately following the article. For additional resources and information to the authors, please visit the following sites.

Resource Links:
Bill Fields All Star Coaching Program: http://www.AllStarCoaching.net
GreatWest GMAC Search all MLS Listings: http://www.LocalHomeLink.com
GreatWest GMAC Consumer Buyer/Seller Blog: http://www.GreatWestBlog.com
T. Sami Siddiqui (Broker/ Owner) Buzz About Sacramento Blog: http://www.samisiddiquiblog.com
Brodie Stephens (Executive Vice President) One Stop Blog: http://www.brodiestephensblog.com
GreatWest Podcasts- Weekly Updates on new REO, Short Sale, Bank Owned Foreclosure Listings: http://www.HouseTalkOnline.com
GreatWest Videos: http://www.youtube.com/brodiestephens
Facebook Brodie Stephens Profile Page: http://www.facebook.com/brodiestephens
Facebook GreatWest Profile Page: http://www.facebook.com/searchmlshomesforsale
MySpace Brodie Stephens Blog: http://www.myspace.com/brodiestephens
MySpace GreatWest Blog: http://www.myspace.com/greatwest
Picasa Web Album: http://picasaweb.google.com/brodiestephens
GreatWest Real Estate Careers- GMAC is looking for Professional Realtors to Join Us: http://www.CareersWithUs.com
Global Employee Relocation: http://www.employeerelocation.blogspot.com
Apply for a Loan: http://www.choice1funding.com

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

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Tuesday, November 24, 2009

The Real Estate Boom In Sacramento

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Flu Vaccines

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

GMAC Real Estate and Real Living

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

What People are Saying About GreatWest GMAC

Friday, November 6, 2009

Tax Credit Extension

Thursday, November 5, 2009

New First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Bill

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

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