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FHA to allow use of 8000 tax credit

05-12-09
Juan Cepeda
In a move that the NAR has been lobbying for, FHA today announced that it would begin allowing its lenders to let first time home buyers use the $8000 tax credit as a down payment on a home.


HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan made the announcement during his address at the 2009 REALTORS(r) Mid-Year Legislative Meetings and Trade Expo being held in Washington, D.C..


“We all want to enable FHA consumers to access the tax credit funds when they close on their home loans so that the cash can be used as a downpayment. So FHA will permit trusted FHA-approved lenders and HUD-approved nonprofits, as well as state and local governmental entities to “monetize” the tax credit through short-term bridge loans. We think the policy is a real win for everyone, ensuring that borrowers can tap into the numerous organizations that are already part of the FHA network to receive this additional benefit. FHA will be publishing the details shortly.”


This has enormous implications for the housing market

3030 Buckingham Road Los Angeles, CA 90016

05-08-09
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h1 class="adr">3030 Buckingham Road Los Angeles, CA 90016

Price: $289,00

This is a possible listing for the neighborhood stabilization program. More listings at http://neighborhoodstabilizationprogramlistings.wordpress.com/ reo*bank owned*foreclosure!! back on market, sold for over $300k, great potential. buyers lose is your gain. nice spanish style 4bd/1.5ba home on quiet street. this home features a nice kitchen with tiled counters, oak cabinets, tiled floors and a breakfast nook. the living rm has a fireplace and bay window. the large eating area overlooks the front porch. all the bedrooms are good sized and the yard has room for a pool! priced to sell fast! please see private remarks.isting Brought to you by

Rick Hartzler

Coldwell Banker Encino MLS #08-326233

Sales Price 289,000

818.325.8275

Approved Participant Lender to get Pre Approved

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First Security Lender

(818) 749 6858

3030 Buckingham Road Los Angeles, CA 90016
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3500 Somerset Dr Los Angeles, CA 90016

05-08-09
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3500 Somerset Dr Los Angeles CA 90016

Price: $269,00

This is a possible listing for the neighborhood stabilization program. More listings at http://neighborhoodstabilizationprogramlistings.wordpress.com/ ***SOLD FOR $615,000.00 IN 2007! BANK & OWN this deal! 3 BED / 2 BA HOME WITH 2 CAR DETACHED GARAGE! Great starter home for first time home buyers. With beautiful hardwood flooring in the living room, large size window, open and spacious floorplan. Kitchen has bright white ceramic countertops with lots of storage spaces. Home has generous size lot (5,040 sq.ft.) HURRY or MISS this great DEAL!

Listing Brought to you by

Marie Chung

REO Modern Realty Corp MLS #P684739

Sales Price 269,000

Contact Jose Nino

(562)544-4762

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Juan M Cepeda

First Security Lender

(818) 749 6858

3500 Somerset Dr Los Angeles CA 90016
3500 Somerset Dr Los Angeles CA 90016

3022 Chesapeake Ave Los Angeles, CA 90016

05-08-09
Juan Cepeda

3022 Chesapeake Ave Los Angeles CA 90016

Price: $269,900

This is a possible listing for the neighborhood stabilization program. More listings at http://neighborhoodstabilizationprogramlistings.wordpress.com/

Perfect starter home!! newer windows and charming 2 bedroom 1 bath spanish gem with generous sized lot. parking in driveway up to 3 cars. updated hardwood and laminate flooring throughout. nice size enclosed backyard pet and children friendly. property located near rancho cienega sports center park and high school. bonus unfinished master bath. needs some work in the kitchen. (tax roll shows 2 bed/2 ba but subject has 2 bed / 1 ba. buyer to verify all!!) hurry!!! come and see this great deal!!!

Listing Brought to you by

Marie Chung

REO Modern Realty Corp MLS #P668760

Sales Price 269,900

Contact Jose Nino

(562)544-4762

Approved Participant Lender to get Pre Approved

Juan M Cepeda

First Security Lender

(818) 749 6858

3022 Chesapeake Ave Approved for NSP

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Los Angeles Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP)

04-30-09
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The City of Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) has started to offer a purchase assistance financing to eligible low- and moderate- income homebuyers seeking to purchase a foreclosed home in a NSP Priority Area in the City of Los Angeles. The first step should be a buyer to get pre-qualified by a Participating Lender (In case you didn't know I am one of those Participating Lender) Visit my website The city will not allow reservations from non participating lenders. Then hire a Real Estate Agent to help you search for eligible properties. Then just read below for the rest.

How do you qualify for the NSP? 1. The property must be foreclosed

2. Property must be vacant at time of listing

3. The property can be any type of permanent residential dwelling unit, such as detached single family structures, townhouses, condominium units

4. Properties must be appraised by a state certified residential or general appraiser. The appraisal must be done within 60 days of the final offer to purchase.

5. When buying foreclosed homes from lenders or other mortgagees, the purchase price must be at a discount from the appraised value. HUD requires that the home buyer must seek the “maximum reasonable discount” from the seller. The minimum discount is 5% for each NSP property.

6. Properties must be located within an NSP Priority Area of the City of Los Angeles. Please visit the Los Angeles Housing Department’s (LAHD) website atto view maps of the NSP Priority Areas and to determine whether the house is in an eligible area.

7. Households whose incomes are at or below 120% of area median income are eligible for this program. The following chart shows the maximum income limits. 2009 Maximum Income Limits for NSP

8. Home buyers must not presently have an ownership interest in any real property.

9. Home buyers must attend and complete an eight (8) hour Homebuyer Education Class certified by HUD that is taught by one of LAHD’s approved home buyer education providers. (see the end of the blog)

10. Home buyers must occupy the property as their primary residence.

11. At its own expense, LAHD will inspect every property to be purchased under this program and determine if rehabilitation repairs are required. If repairs are required, LAHD can provide a loan up to $50,000 for those repairs. Homes requiring rehabilitation that is estimated to cost more than $50,000 are not eligible.

Side Note LAHD APPROVED HOMEBUYER EDUCATION PROVIDERS All Applicants applying for the LAHD Purchase Assistance Programs are required to attend an eight (8) hour homebuyer education course given by an LAHD Approved Homebuyer Education Provider. ACORN 2010 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 604 Los Angeles, Ca 90057 (213) 484-1475 Languages: English and Spanish Website: www.acornhousing.org

Korean Churches for Community Development (KCCD) 3550 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 922 Los Angeles, Ca 90010 (213) 955-1500 Languages: English and Korean Website: www.kccd3300.org

New Economics for Women (NEW) 303 South Loma Drive Los Angeles, Ca 90017 (213) 483-2060 ext. 106 Languages: English and Spanish

East LA Community Corporation (ELACC) 530 South Boyle Avenue Los Angeles, Ca 90033 (323) 269-4214 Languages: English and Spanish Website: www.elacc.org

LA Neighborhood Housing Services (LANHS) 3926 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 200 Los Angeles, Ca 90010 (213) 381-2862 Languages: English and Spanish Website: www.lanhs.org

Shalom Center 2975 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 415 Los Angeles, Ca 90010 (213) 380-3700 Languages: English and Korean Website: www.shalomcenter.net Website: www.neweconomicsforwomen.org

West Angeles Comm. Dev. Corp. (WACDC) 6028 Crenshaw Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90043 (323) 751-3440 ext. 29 Languages: English Website: www.westangelescdc.org