Have your property taxes risen as the market climbed to new heights?

Well what goes up must come down. As property values decline so  should your property taxes. Click this link to apply for property tax relief, and you could get a temporary reduction in your property taxes.

Happy Earth day!

“Going green” doesn’t have to be a daunting task that means sweeping life changes.

Here are a few suggestions to help you save some money and take a little load off of the environment: 50waystohelp.com

President Bush on Monday signed off on the $170 billion stimulus packaged approved by Congress last week, which, in addition to tax rebates for millions of working Americans and business owners, includes a vital, but temporary increase in the conforming loan limit.

The economic stimulus package will allow the Federal Housing Administration, as well as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to offer mortgages above the current conforming loan limit of $417,000 to as high as $729,750 in high-cost areas for loans originated between July 1, 2007 and Dec. 31, 2008.

Source: California Association of Realtors®

With all the talk about global warming and the need for conservation these days have you ever wondered what your part is in all of this?

Well here is a calculator that will help you see what your footprint on the planet is:

Mortgage Debt Cancellation Relief - H.R. 3648 - Public Law 110-142: General Information and Provisions

Individuals who are relieved of their obligation to pay some portion of a mortgage debt on a principal residence between January 1, 2007 and December 31, 2009 will not be required to pay income tax on any amount that is forgiven.

You can read more on Realtor.org