Stimulus increases loan limits
Limits for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac jumbo-conforming loans
have been increased to $729,750 in 2009 for homes bought in Alameda, Contra
Costa and San Mateo counties under a provision of the Obama stimulus bill signed
into law last week. Read more
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As the Population Ages, Brokers Discover A New Specialty - N.Y. Times
Senior Real Estate Specialists are Realtors® (SRES) qualified to meet the special needs and concerns of maturing Americans and now Canadians as well. A national program since 1998, The Senior Advantage Real Estate Council® (SAREC®) offers a specific designation, SRES®, to identify those members who have successfully completed its education program along with other prerequisites. By earning the SRES® designation, your Realtor® has demonstrated requisite knowledge and expertise to counsel senior clients through the major financial and lifestyle transitions involved in relocating, refinancing, or selling the family home. Your Realtor® has received special training, regular updates, and is prepared to offer the appropriate options in making life changing decisions.
A REALTOR® holds a real estate license from the state and is a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, C.A.R., a local board or association, and has pledged to abide by NAR's Code of Ethics.
GRI / Graduate, REALTOR® Institute is a nationally recognized educational institute dedicated to furthering the fundamental knowledge and skills of REALTORS® with less than five years experience. The GRI series is also available to more experienced real estate practitioners to help them stay current on timely issues and to freshen and reinforce their basic skills.
The GRI designation is earned by completing a national program of specialized and advanced education for the licensed REALTOR®. It involves intense study, covering many special aspects of real estate such as residential marketing, cost basis, appreciation methods, investment real estate, construction, real estate tax concepts, exchanges, capital gains, and various types of mortgage programs.
This designation may only be earned after successfully completing a rigorous educational program. This program requires 92 hours of live course instruction from a statewide faculty selected because of extensive experience in their own areas of expertise.
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| e-PRO / e-PRO is a new training program presented entirely online to certify real estate agents and brokers as Internet Professionals. This designation may be earned after successfully completing 5 areas presented entirely online.
Realtor®MLS designates that the Realtor belongs to the Multiple Listing System. It is the Multiple Listing System that allows all Realtors to share property information so they may know what properties are being offered for sale or lease.
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Free Senior Real Estate Referral
From www.ContraCostaSenior.com
It's important to have a qualified area specialist Realtor® help you process through your real estate goals. Someone who knows your neighborhood well enough to help you make informed decisions.
It is our goal to make sure only qualified Realtors® contact you personally at the time you want. Only Realtors® who are committed to provide you excellent service and local expertise will be considered. Qualified agents are evaluated by their transaction history, National Association of Realtors affiliations, good standing with their local Realtor Board and licensed by the California Department of Real Estate.
For a no obligation, free consultation with a professional Realtor® please complete the information box below to have a qualified area specialist Realtor® contact you at your convenience.
Please indicate the city in Contra Costa in which your property is located and tell us if you are interested in purchasing, selling or leasing a property.
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