Tag Archives: Property Taxes

Brace yourself: Your property tax bill is on its way

Foreclosures were a common sight in many towns, such as San Pablo (pictured), just two years ago. Now with fewer foreclosures and home values surging, many people who got a temporary property-tax reduction will see a bump up this year. … Continue reading →

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Brace yourself: Your property tax bill is on its way

Foreclosures were a common sight in many towns, such as San Pablo (pictured), just two years ago. Now with fewer foreclosures and home values surging, many people who got a temporary property-tax reduction will see a bump up this year. … Continue reading →

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Real Estate Apps From Android To Zillow

Buying a home is a nasty, arduous and blessed task. It’s further complicated by the glaringly obvious fact that nobody makes any money until you buy. The feeling that you are so much meat waiting to be ground into sausage … Continue reading →

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When Banks Walk Away, Homeowners Don’t Always Win

The trouble is, there are many borrowers who received delinquency notices or notices of default and thought they had to vacate. These were not notices of eviction or final foreclosure. Still, the borrower left before receiving the notice that the … Continue reading →

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What? It’s cheaper to buy than rent in the Bay Area

Earlier in the year, home buying was still considered to be the more pricey route to go when compared with renting in most parts of the Bay Area.  But the tables seem to have turned recently, as both the buying … Continue reading →

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