The new bill -VISIT-USA Act proposes changes to the visa policies that encourages foreign buyers who are able to afford a home here and also assist in obtain VISA. There are restrictions but this article covers the main points so it should be read in its entirety. It is short and direct to the point.
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BiPartisan Senate Bill introduced – to encourage qualified foreign buyers to purchase homes in the United States
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Luxury Home Purchase is up 3 times more than 2009 in Los Angeles County – includes Malibu, California
Luxury home sales in 2010 above $10 million has tripled in Los Angeles County as compared to 2009. In Malibu, California for the same period it has increased 30 percent.
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Los Angeles Times reports that “Deeds-in-lieu gain favor with lenders” on June 27, 2010
Los Angeles Times reports on June 27, 2010 that Deeds-In-Lieu gain popularity with the lenders as an alternative to foreclosure.
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It’s a Buyer’s Market When It Comes to Real Estate in Malibu,California and nearby communities
It is a buyer’s market in Malibu,California and nearby areas such as Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, Venice, Marina Del Rey, Calabasas, Agoura and other nearby areas. Factors contributing to this buyer’s market include low interest rates, home values and available inventory.
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Malibu California Real Estate: Malibu Gets New Planning Commissioner – Council Discusses City Hall Plans!
Great news from the Malibu Times, Malibu City Council has made an appointment to the planning commission of a new Commissioner and there is further discussion on the proposed plan of the multi-million dollar renovation of the new city hall. Malibu resident Roohi Stack is the new commissioner, Stack is involved in many local groups … Continue reading Malibu California Real Estate: Malibu Gets New Planning Commissioner – Council Discusses City Hall Plans!
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Malibu California Real Estate: IRS Release More Information on $6,500 Tax Credit
Tax, Tax and more tax! Not the most exciting topic we know…but all is not lost! – We all know that details on the $8000 first time homebuyer tax credit were readily available. But information on the $6,500 was always hard to come by. However, now the IRS has issued official guidance – several months … Continue reading Malibu California Real Estate: IRS Release More Information on $6,500 Tax Credit
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Malibu California Real Estate: Home Repairs – Start small for big rewards!
When it comes to home repairs, we all know that procrastination is the name of the game! These days with foreclosures and short sales many repairs are not carried out, so by spending a little money on the smaller jobs can reap rewards in making your home stand out when it comes to selling! Here … Continue reading Malibu California Real Estate: Home Repairs – Start small for big rewards!
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Malibu California Real Estate: BREAKING NEWS – Southern California housing market strengthens!
THIS IS DEFINITELY EXCITING NEWS! According to the Los Angeles Times the housing market has strengthened! December usually is a slow month for home sales, over the holidays the last thing on anyones mind is buying a home. However, not December 2009 for Southern California, where the median sale price rises 4% over the same … Continue reading Malibu California Real Estate: BREAKING NEWS – Southern California housing market strengthens!
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Malibu California Real Estate: Real Estate Market Update – Pending Home Sales Up AGAIN!
Things are certainly heating up in Real Estate right now, which is very, very exciting! The National Association of Realtors has the latest on Pending Home Sales, the news is again, fantastic! – The latest figures are the ninth consecutive month for a rise in the number of pending home sales in the pending home … Continue reading Malibu California Real Estate: Real Estate Market Update – Pending Home Sales Up AGAIN!
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Malibu California Real Estate: Drive For Green Homes Not Just Here Out West, But Nationwide!
Green Real Estate has always been Malibu’s thing – with the need for more efficient use of water to ensure a good water supply to the city - it is something which has been extremely popular here in the west coast, which has been leading the way with the general trend – the California Association of … Continue reading Malibu California Real Estate: Drive For Green Homes Not Just Here Out West, But Nationwide!
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