Foreclosure Laws: California has specific laws and procedures governing the foreclosure process, including notice requirements and opportunities for homeowners to explore alternatives, such as loan modifications. The California legislature passed Assembly Bill (AB) 1837 and AB 2170, effective as of January 1, 2023. These two laws, which build on the groundwork laid by Senate Bill […]
We decided to present a short update on Reverse Mortgages. As our authority we selected David Gomer, Broker, Founder and Owner of Senior Funding, Calabasas, CA. He has been specializing in all types of Reverse Mortgages since 1989. He earned the prestigious Certified Reverse Mortgage Professional Designation Awarded by the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders, and a […]
17531167 – irs card on desck with tax files Read news release IR-2024-47, Feb. 21, 2024 – https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/interest-rates-remain-the-same-for-the-second-quarter-of-2024 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced interest rates will remain the same for the calendar quarter beginning April 1, 2024. For individuals, the rate for overpayments and underpayments will be 8% per year, compounded daily. […]
If I gift more than $17,000 to anyone in one year, will I owe taxes in that year? To find the answer click here: http://www.DuaneGomer.com/video
A couple of basic thoughts that are misunderstood by people in a Real Estate Transaction. First, an offer is never complete until there is an acceptance and that acceptance has been communicated to the other party. Sellers make a counter and give three days for a reply. One day later they get a better offer. […]
New applicants must now complete two hours of Fair Housing training and existing members must complete the course every three years. In addition to the now required Ethics training. (more…)
To me they will always be the Department of Corporations but their comments are licensed under their regulations. Check out their headline alert: Crypto Scam Tracker. Search the table below by company name, scam type, or keywords to learn about the specific complaints the DFPI has received. Use this information to protect yourself when engaging […]
What happens when there is an IRS lien on a foreclosure sale? Do they have any super extra rights? No, they have 120 days to buy the property from the winning bidder paying the price bid at the sale. https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/what-happens-my-home-if-i-dont-pay-income-taxes.html#:~:text=When%20an%20IRS%20lien%20gets,becomes%20the%20home’s%20legal%20owner.
The online dictionary definition states, “The joy derived from the misfortunes of others”. Have you ever felt a little pleasure when some athletic team loses? An election loss by someone you do not respect? Etc. Etc. One example from my past involves the Boston Celtics and Red Auerbach, their long time very successful coach. They made […]
To qualify to take the Brokers Exam, an applicant must show that they have two years licensed experience in the real estate field or a college degree with a major or minor in real estate or equivalent experience in real estate related occupations such as escrow or lending. The experience must be within the five […]
