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As printed in the OC Register / Saddleback Valley News
Written by Jim E. Flynn, Century 21 Beachside Realtors, Mission
Viejo
What's
the story about the recent mailings I received about reducing my property taxes?
March 2, 2009 - Thanks for asking, just don't respond and get involved with
any of these private company mailings. I have had several calls and questions from readers
and other friends asking about these mailings.
I
heard that FHA limits for California borrowers will be decreasing by more than $100,000
starting in 2009. Can that be true?
Nov. 19, 2008 - The FHFA (Federal Housing Finance Agency) has announced
"new" conforming loan limits for 2009.
With
home prices continuing to fall, do California homes still rank any where in the top 10 most
expensive markets?
Oct. 30, 2008 - Along with the reduction in California home prices, real
estate markets in many of the other parts of the country have adjusted commensurately.
Is
a new FICO scoring system in the works?
June 3, 2008 - Experts predict it could reduce default rates by between 5 and
15 percent
Consider
low ball offers as a starting point
Aug. 26, 2008 - South County Realtor answers reader's questions about the
local housing market.
Clients
must be sold on city before buying into it
Sept. 3, 2008 - Mission Viejo Rose Parade entry will pique viewer's interest
in the local real estate market.
Do
you think falling home prices help anyone?
July 7, 2008 - Real estate columnist says the 'spread' works in buyers'
favor.
Four
views on short sales, foreclosure reforms.
Aug. 11, 2008 - South County Realtor answers readers' questions.
How
do we make money if we sell low and then buy low?
July 31, 2008 - Columnist answers readers' real estate questions.
Lake
Mission Viejo draws a diverse crowd
Sept. 25, 2008 - Columnist learns more about his neighbors while polling them
on a recent morning.
Have
we hit the bottom of the housing cycle?
Aug. 26, 2008 - Yes, most Realtors and brokers are encouraged at the report
by Data Quick.

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