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Rebecca Williamson

Video: Buying a Home Just for the Tax Credit? Think Again!

There has been a lot of talk lately about the extension of the first time home buyer tax credit, which is currently set to expire at the end of November. Law makers have said this credit will vital in buildling the economy. However, in San Mateo County we don’t see too many people buying homes [...]

Rebecca Williamson

Video – HUD’s New Condo Financing Rules Will Make Buying Uncertain

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced effective December 7, 2009 all condominium complexes must be approved directly by HUD to be eligible for Fannie Mae or FHA financing. What Does this Mean to San Mateo Buyers and Sellers? Buyers and sellers are going to have to be patient and allow realistic time [...]

Rebecca Williamson

Video: 5 Things to Know About Trustee Sales Before You Bid

A Trustee’s Sale is a public, open auction of the Trust Deed, or the loan, being foreclosed upon. Buying a home at a Trustee’s Sale is the most dangerous and potentially the most profitable way to buy San Mateo County real estate. 5 Things You Need to Know About Trustee’s Sales Before You Bid Here [...]

Rebecca Williamson

Video: 5 Short Sale Questions to Ask Before Making an Offer

Nationally about 80% of short sale requests are denied, meaning less than 20% of all short sales close in the United States. In San Mateo County, we are seeing a failure rate of about 70%, meaning about 30% of the short sale proposals close escrow. Not very good odds if you’re a buyer. How Can [...]

Rebecca Williamson

Video: What Determine’s My San Mateo Home’s Value

Every San Mateo County home owner wants to sell their home for all its worth, and rightly so. To help seller’s think through the question, “what is my home worth?” we’ve compiled a list of truisms about what your San Mateo County home is worth and what it is not worth. The Concept of Market [...]