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THE WORLD UNITES FOR WWF’S EARTH HOUR 2010

by jasonimprota March 29, 2010 Calabasas Blog

CITIZENS ON ALL SEVEN CONTINENTS TURN OFF LIGHTS IN SINGLE, LARGEST PUBLIC CALL TO ACTION IN HISTORY

WASHINGTON – March 28, 2010–In what was the largest public demonstration in history, hundreds of millions of people around the world turned out their lights for one hour yesterday in support of World Wildlife Fund’s Earth Hour, calling for …

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Governor Schwarzenegger Signs $10,000 Homebuyer Tax Credit Legislation

by jasonimprota March 26, 2010 Calabasas Blog

Recently, Gov. Schwarzenegger signed Assembly Bill 183, the Homebuyer Tax Credit legislation, into law.

AB 183 will provide $200 million for home buyer tax credits, allocating $100 million for qualified first-time home buyers of existing homes and $100 million for purchasers of new, or previously unoccupied, homes. The eligible taxpayer who purchases a qualified personal residence …

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Why Did He Work With The Improtas?

by jasonimprota March 26, 2010 Calabasas Blog

Missy and Jason,

I just wanted to thank you for your excellent work in selling the Benefit condominium. It was a pleasure working with you and I was very impressed with your professionalism, industry expertise and courtesy. You were very supportive throughout the process and made it all go extremely smoothly. I …

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Bank of America to Reduce Mortgage Principal for Some Borrowers

by jasonimprota March 25, 2010 Calabasas Blog

Amid increasing government pressure to stem foreclosures, Bank of America Corp. said Wednesday that it would offer to erase as much as $3 billion in principal owed by thousands of severely delinquent borrowers who owe more than their homes are worth.

The bank’s plan is by far the most ambitious and systematic effort by a major …

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This One is For The Sellers

by jasonimprota March 25, 2010 Calabasas Blog

This one is for the sellers. If you are selling your Calabasas home or your Santa Monica home or somewhere in between, please watch this video about pricing. It could make or save you a lot of money depending on how you look at it.

Calabasas & Santa Monica Homes & Real Estate for Sale

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Santa Monica JAYCEES Announce 18TH Annual Easter Celebration, Known Locally as “Peter Rabbit Day”

by jasonimprota March 25, 2010 Latest News

SANTA MONICA, CA – The Santa Monica Junior Chamber (Jaycees) announced that on Saturday April 3rd, 2010 they will be presenting the 18th annual Peter Rabbit Day at Douglas Park in Santa Monica (NW corner of Wilshire Boulevard and 25th Street).

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Vin Scully Salutes the Heroes of 911 in Calabasas

by jasonimprota March 22, 2010 Calabasas Blog

Hey Dodger fans. Once again, Vin Scully proves what a class act he is. As he began his 61st season as Dodgers announcer (that’s right SIXTY ONE YEARS), Vin Scully took a moment to apologize to his fans, at an exhibition game between the Dodgers and the Indians, for scaring them after being taken to …

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Short Sale – Bank Approval But What About Deliquent HOA Dues?

by jasonimprota March 21, 2010 Calabasas Blog

So picture this. The owner of a condo unit who is attempting a short sale owes the home owner’s associated many months worth of dues, say around $8000. The owner’s lender has approved the short sale (where it will accept less than full payment to satisfy the mortgage). The bank has even offered to pay …

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Mortgage Rate Update for March 19, 2010

by jasonimprota March 19, 2010 Calabasas Blog

Terms: (A+ paper)
Purchase money, Owner Occupied, 60 day rate lock, Full Doc.

ALL RATES ASSUME 1 POINT
JUMBO
30 yr Fixed 5.375% (unchanged)
5/1 ARM 4.875% (unchanged)
CONFORMING (up to …

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Wanna Tour LA on Foot This Sunday?

by jasonimprota March 19, 2010 Calabasas Blog

So the LA Marathon is happening this Sunday and it is following a new course. It is called the Stadium to the Sea course that will begin at Dodger Stadium and finish on Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica. The new course will run outside the City of Los Angeles (the race’s first-ever title sponsor) for …

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