Here is an interesting article we came across on WSJ.com... “'Tis the season of giving. But if you're tired of the offerings at the mall, why not consider giving your children something grander, like the gift of a down payment to buy a home—or even a home itself? Uncle Sam encourages such generosity, at least within limits (the IRS site has details). You and your spouse are each allowed to give...
We have seen pending home sales activity remain strong- Calcagni has had 151 pending sales so far for the month of June. This shows a sustained uptrend, rising for four consecutive months with favorable housing affordability and the first-time buyer tax credit boosting activity. To learn more about the First-Time Buyer Credit, visit:...
If you've asked yourself lately, ”What can my country do for me?" ask no longer and call your Calcagni Associates REALTOR to make that home purchase you have been putting off. President Obama’s American Recovery and Investment Act signed into law on Feb 17, 2009 provided first time home buyers a unique opportunity to receive up to $8,000 in the form of a credit when purchasing a home between Jan 1 and...
People love to talk about real estate! Whether it's at my doctor's office, hairdresser or just visiting with friends, I get asked about real estate all the time. They know that I handle the marketing and do not sell, but they can't help themselves - they just have to ask. Especially now with all of the negative press about the housing market. I quickly remind them that they need to keep in mind that...
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