Sonoma County Early Spring!

As I was out and about travelling Sonoma County this past week (before the rain), I noticed the Mustard fields are blooming again!

There are a lot of folks who don't live in our area that have never seen these beautiful fields, so I wanted to share a picture with you.

Here's the Home buyer's Tax Credit!

O.K., so we didn't get the $15,000 full credit the Senate originally asked for, but it's definitely improved. Here's the details of the package that is contained in the new Stimulus Bill that just passed;

First Time Home-buyer Credit: First time home-buyers may qualify for a tax credit of up to $8000 up from $7,500 currently.
Removes the requirement under current law that the credit be payed back as long as the buyer stays in that house for at least three years.
Extends the credit's expiration date to Dec. 1,2009 from July 1.
Purchase must have been made after Jan 1, 2009 and before Dec 1, 2009.
Full credit available for those making $75,000 or less ($150,000 for joint filers)

So now there's no repayment and it's had a slight increase. If they will now work on the banks loosening up some of that TARP money for these first time home buyers, and let the interest rates adjust down like they should, I think people may have a real opportunity to purchase a home and take advantage of these great low prices!!!

Lance Armstrong in Santa Rosa Sunday!

All right, this post is for all you fans of bicycle racing.
The AMGEN Tour of California stops in Santa Rosa this Sunday, and includes the very famous Lance Armstrong, just coming out of retirment.
Unless you reside on Mars, you know Mr. Armstrong as the winner of Seven consecutive Tour De France titles from 1999 through 2005.
Local favorite Levi Leipheimer, chasing his third straight TOC title will of course be one of the Santa Rosa favorites, but Lance is definitely the story.
Get your spot on the race route early as Santa Rosa should be almost shut down for this race. Have a great day, rain or shine!

The New Home Buyers Tax Credit

O.K., get ready to buy that first home! There is a bill that should be signed soon, that is going to allow for a $15,000 tax credit to anyone who purchases a home as a primary residence in 2009. The incredible part of this bill, unlike the current $7500 tax credit?
You do not have to re-pay this money!!!
This could be just what you've been waiting for given the fact that home prices are so low and interest rates will certainly fall even lower.

Call me for details on this incredible opportunity, and if you've been sitting on the fence waiting for a reason to buy a home, get ready to jump!