Local Resources
Take a look at some of the great things San Francisco and southern Marin have to offer. These resources are designed to help you move and get settled, and to acquaint you with the area after your move.
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| Short Sale-Related Articles | |
| CAR Short Sale Q&A - Questions and answers about short sales from the California Association of Realtors. Again, not to be construed as legal advice. Consult an atorney if you have any questions. | |
| How to Close a Short Sale - Article from Broker Agent News by Steve Stovall with general information for buyers, sellers and agents involved with a Short Sale. | |
| Taxation of Foreclosures, Deeds in Lieu of Foreclosure, and Short Sales - California Association of Realtors article about possible tax ramifications. The information contained herein is believed accurate as of September 10, 2007. It is intended to provide general answers to general questions and is not intended as a substitute for individual legal advice. Advice in specific situations may differ depending upon a wide variety of factors. Therefore, readers with specific legal questions should seek the advice of an attorney. | |
| Can Bankrupty Affect a Short Sale? - How does a bankruptcy affect a short sale? Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 are discussed. | |
| REO/Foreclosure Info and Articles | |
| Avoid Foreclosure Scams! - BRAND NEW CAR Article TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Introduction II. Foreclosure-Related Scams (Questions 1 to 11) III. Foreclosure Consultant Law A. General Overview of the Foreclosure Consultant Law (Questions 12 to 16) B. Applicability of the Foreclosure Consultant Law (Questions 17 to 30) C. Requirements of the Foreclosure Consultant Law (Questions 31 to 47) IV. Additional Information (Questions 48 to 50) | |
| Pros and cons of investing in real estate foreclosures - Article from Inman News with Bob Bruss. | |
| Foreclosure filings up 120% - CNNMoney.com article July 25, 2008: 8:02 AM EDT | |
| 3 paths to take when facing foreclosure - Bob Bruss gives you several options to choose from when facing foreclosure. | |
| Loans enter foreclosure process at record pace in Q2 - Loans enter foreclosure process at record pace in Q2 | |
| Local Events | |
| This Month's Fairs & Festivals - A comprehensive list of fairs and festivals throughout the entire Bay Area. Links to the events are provided for additional info. | |
| Schools | |
| San Francisco Public Schools - | |
| State Dept. of Education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
School Information - free school profiles
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| General Real Estate Info | |
| Spotlight with Tom Sinkovitz - Learn more about buying, selling and financing real property. Click on the link to view video features on contemporary real estate subjects. | |
| Mortgage | |
Mortgage 101 - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more.
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| Tax Information | |
| First-time homeowners - | |
| Homeowner deductions information - | |
| How to report moving expenses - | |
| Selling your home - | |
| Area Information | |
| City of San Francisco Website - TONS of information and service links from the City and County of San Francisco. | |
Community Information - free community profiles
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| Local Information - research local area info, stats, and events | |
| Relocation Links | |
| San Francisco Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
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| Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world! | |
| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
| Maps | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
