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The Power of Local Websites For MLS Search of Homes For Sale

All the marketing experts nowadays are advocating the importance of getting ones business listed local on search engines because it saves web surfers  tremendous time and frustration . When it comes to real estate searches for homes for sale, local websites that provide MLS listings   are as important and powerful. My local site features  the Desert MLS for all Desert Cities, and is divided by city, by subdivisions, homes , condos, luxury homes and price range. Two days ago, I submitted an offer on a property for an out of state client . The seller countered with an offer for an amount higher than the listing price. My client  rejected it ,  and I went to check for him on other available properties , and I suggested that he should log on to my website and take a look  under the country club subdivision he is interested in and check the listings. Half an hour later, he called me and gave me a property address he saw on my website and  wanted to check it the next day.  I right aw

California Distressed Homeowners Debt Tax Forgiveness - WHO Qualifies ?

If you are a Californian who went through a ShortSale , Foreclosure or Loan Modification , the State of California yesterday passed the long Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief legislation . Who and What Qualifies For The California Mortgage Forgiveness Tax Relief ?  Debt can be forgiven by the State of California up to $500,000 for taxpayers who file as married/registered domestic partners (RDP) filing jointly, single, head of household, or widow/widower, and to $400,000 for taxpayers who file as married/RDP filing separately. Your total indebtedness limit is $800,000 for taxpayers who file as married/registered domestic     partners (RDP) filing jointly, single, head of household, or widow/widower, and to $400,000 for taxpayers who file as married/RDP filing separately. The debt must be secured by a Qualified Principal Residence. The debt can include 1st & second mortgages. The indebtedness incurred in acquiring the property, in constructing the property or by substantially im