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Entries from August 22nd, 2008

What's happening in Santa Clara County?

August 22nd, 2008 · 5,850 Comments · Uncategorized

 
 
 
 
 
 
This is for single family homes comparing the first half of 07 and the first half of 08.  As you will see, some areas have lost a lot of value, some areas are stable, and some areas have actually increased in value!
 

City/Area

Average Sales Price Semi Annual 2008

Average Sales Price Semi Annual 2007

% Difference

Almaden Valley

1,122,893

1,181,134

-5%

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2008 Housing Stimulus Legislation – First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit

August 4th, 2008 · 6,135 Comments · Uncategorized

This is GREAT news for first time homebuyers. If you are a first time homebuyer, you will definitely want to read this. And, if you know a first time homebuyer, please pass information this along to them:

Who is Eligible
*The $7,500 tax credit is available for first-time home buyers only.
*The law defines a first-time home buyer [...]

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