The second installment payment of property taxes was officially due on February 1. However, you have until April 10, 2014 (the delinquency date) to pay without penalties. Property tax payments must be received or postmarked by the delinquency date to avoid penalties. To understand postmarks and keep from paying late fees, to get copies of… Read more
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Theodore Payne Native Plant Garden Tour on April 5 & 6
If you are interested in saving on your irrigation water, converting your lawn to a natural habitat, or just love to see the spring flowers check out the Theodore Payne Native Plant Garden Tour. The tour is a unique adventure: a two-day self-guided journey through more than 40 of the Los Angeles region’s most beautiful and inspiring… Read more
Free Document Shredding Event On APRIL 5 — Today
E-waste/Document Shredding Event –Open to all Residents and Businesses. Free: On Site Document Shredding Limit: Five Legal Size Boxes April 5, 2014 The event will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Rose Bowl Stadium – Parking Lot I. Provided by City of Pasadena Public Works Recycling. For more information 626-744-7311 or recycle@cityofpasadena.net.
Cash Incentives for Home Buyers
Fannie Mae is offering cash incentives to some home buyers in an effort to reduce it’s inventory of foreclosed homes. It is offering qualified owner-occupant purchasers cash incentives toward closing costs of 3.5% of the purchase price on Home Path properties. … Read more »
Loan Programs to Suit Your Needs
Interest rates are expected to continue to stay low in the near term. Don’t delay, contact us to learn more about the many home financing programs we offer, including fixed rate, interest only and adjustable rate mortgages for: Conforming (up to $417,000) High Balance (up to $625,500) Jumbo FHA FHA Back to Work VA HARP… Read more
Happy Valentine’s Day!
As we celebrate Valentine’s Day, we think of our loved ones and our relationships with them. Often in real estate we have to consider how these relationships will be reflected in the ownership of property. For an overview of different ways you can take vesting, please click here. Wishing everyone a wonderful day of love and friendship… Read more
Avoid Penalties, Pay 2nd Installment of Property Taxes by April 10
The second installment payment of property taxes was officially due on February 1. However, you have until April 10, 2014 (the delinquency date) to pay without penalties. Property tax payments must be received or postmarked by the delinquency date to avoid penalties. To understand postmarks and keep from paying late fees, to get copies of… Read more
Understand Your Buying Power
The U.S. real estate market made a robust comeback in 2013, surpassing expectations of many economists, as the combination of low inventories and historically low interest rates caused home prices to rise and even helped fuel bidding wars in some markets. While positive trends, such as increasing home values, are expected to continue into 2014,… Read more
Tool to Evaluate your Withholdings — IRS Withholding Calculator
It is important to check withholdings, if you have had change in your filing status, the number of dependents you are claiming or other changes affecting your income since last year for example you got married, had a child or bought a home, etc. If you are an employee, the Withholding Calculator can help you determine whether you need to give… Read more
Last Day to Pay Property Taxes 1st Installment without Late Fees
Today is the last day to pay Property Taxes without incurring late fees. You can pay by: Mail Online Phone by making a payment form your checking account or Using a Credit or Debit card at http://ttc.lacounty.gov. The Los Angeles County Tax Collector reminds taxpayers that property tax payments must be received or postmarked by… Read more