Monthly Archives: March 2008

Some Perspective

Posted on March 27, 2008 by Mirjam

Realtytrac, a company that compiles data on home foreclosures, showed in recent data that foreclosures are not a national crisis, but more of a regional problem. There are pockets, places such as Stockton, CA and Las Vegas, NV where the … Continue reading →

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Yep, he did it again!

Posted on March 19, 2008 by Mirjam

Mr. Bernanke is a very busy man nowadays. Working weekends to make the J.P. Morgan Chase & Co/Bear Stearns Cos deal happen and a 1/4 point rate cut this Sunday is unprecedented. And then yesterday an other rate cut for … Continue reading →

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Are we in a recession?

Posted on March 10, 2008 by Mirjam

In USA Today published an article “How’s the economy in your hometown?” With charts by, by way of Moody’s Economy.com. Although not mentioned, Sonoma County is in a recession. Recession and foreclosure go hand in hand… On a positive not: … Continue reading →

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Barrel Tasting !

Posted on March 6, 2008 by Mirjam

Yes, last weekend was the first weekend for this years Russian River Wine Road barrel tasting. Coming weekend will be the second. But last weekend was great and there were some great wines to taste. Make sure you pick up … Continue reading →

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Refinement in 1031 exchange

Posted on March 5, 2008 by Mirjam

Good news for all you folks  who own investment property for appreciation purposes in a ‘vacation’ area (Lake Tahoe, Hawaii). Exchanging this property will be a whole lot easier. Per March 10, 2008 the IRS officially allows limited personal use … Continue reading →

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Your biggest nightmare when buying a home

Posted on March 3, 2008 by Mirjam

Anybodies worst nightmare: you have worked on keeping your credit just perfect and by the time you find yourself ready to finally buy your first home (or for that matter refinancing your home) and you have to deal with Identity … Continue reading →

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