Make An Offer on It...Today!!

Today I was showing homes and it has been going well.........I believe 2009 will be an EXCELLENT & OUTSTANDING YEAR to purchase a new piece of real estate.
Maybe your primary residence, maybe a rental/investment property.
Whatever the case, be sure that when you see the one that you like, and that feels
right, that you jump on it. Don't hesitate, unless a voice in your head, or something
in the bottom of your stomach says, "Wait, don't do this!!"....then L I S T E N .

As a real estate professional, it's important to take heed and listen to my clients'
gut instincts....ultimately it will be them who are living in the property and making
the monthly payments. That's why I let them do the deciding.

Sure, I will help figure out which one of the homes is the better buys, along with
analytical documentation showing why and how.....it's important to all my clients
as well as myself, to ensure they are getting the most for their money. If not, why do it?

So, next time you are looking, and find the right home....JUMP, JUMP, JUMP....
(ESPECIALLY IF IT FEELS RIGHT)

Call on me anytime.....for Professional, Friendly Service.

Todd Picconi
Stapp Home Realty
909/908.7376

NEW TAX CREDIT.....

HOT OFF THE MEDIA PRESSES & DELIVERED FOR YOU.....Today!!!

Last evening the United States Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan amendment, offered by REALTOR® Champions, Senators Johnny Isakson (R-GA) and Joe Lieberman (ID-CT) to the Economic Stimulus Bill creating a $15,000 tax credit to individuals who purchase a home in the next year.

Specifically, the Isakson-Lieberman amendment to the pending economic stimulus bill would provide a direct tax credit to any homebuyer who purchases any home. The amount of the tax credit would be $15,000 or 10 percent of the purchase price, whichever is less. Purchases must be made within one year of the legislation's enactment, and the tax credit would not have to be repaid.

The amendment would allow taxpayers to claim the credit on their 2008 income tax return. It also seeks to prevent misuse by only allowing purchases of a principle residence and by recapturing the credit if the home is sold within two years of purchase.

The amendment would sunset the current $7,500 housing tax credit on the date of enactment.While the final details of the Stimulus Bill are still being debated, this amendment represents a tremendous step forward in NAR's efforts to stabilize housing markets around the nation. Because of the efforts of REALTORS®, we expect the final Economic Stimulus Bill will contain several major housing provisions.

We will continue to update you as the bill progresses through the legislative process.

**Taken from the Inland Valley Association of Realtors Bulletin, dated February 5th, 2009.

REDC AUCTION SELLS PROPERTIES!!

Morning !!!

HOPE that all is well your end....Things are going well here....Just finishing up some work and headed to the Upland Caravan to hear about a First~Time Homebuyer Program that the City of Upland is sponsoring.

And how are you?

Let me know when you're ready to buy??

Here's an article about a recent auction...VERY COOL!!!

HAVE AN EXCELLENT DAY!!!

SEE LINK BELOW:

http://www.dailybulletin.com/ci_11629642

Crashing The Girls Lunch @ The Yard House in Victoria Gardens

You can tell from the picture, we are having a terrible time today!!
Season's Greetings!! I am thrilled to tell you, it's been a great week.
My clients are finding EXCELLENT DEALS with BEAUTIFUL FLOORPLANS
& FIXERS FULL OF POSSIBILITIES!! THIS is one of my favorite
parts of the real estate industry.
Hope that you are ENJOYING A HAPPY, HEALTHY HOLIDAY SEASON!!
Looking FORWARD to working with you into the New Year!
My Best,
Todd