News from Carla Griffin, Broker, B & A Realtors

Volume 10 March 2010

Greetings from B & A Realtors

Greetings!

A Condo for $159,900?

What is happening to these prices??? Unheard of just a few years ago in The Villages Golf & Country Club. Prices may never be lower! This is for an owner occupied buyer NOT investor...

This is a fantastic buying opportunity in this Resort-Style Active Adult Senior community in the Silver Creek/Evergreen District of San Jose. Villas and homes range in size from 650 - 2490 sq. ft. The current offering prices are from $159,900 to over $1 million. CALL today at (408) 274.8766 for your tour of this "hidden find" in Santa Clara Valley.

Evergreen Senior Parcel Tax Exemption

DEADLINE May 31, 2010

If you are 65 or older as of June 30, 2011 and own a parcel as your principal residence within the Evergreen School District, you are eligible for an exemption from the district's parcel tax of $90 per year. Click here for Request If you are housebound or unable to print this form, please contact the school district office at (408) 223-4680 and ask to speak with Pearl or Yolanda.

New IRS forms to claim extended tax credit!

DEADLINES are approaching...

April 30, 2010 - Purchase Contract in Escrow.
June 30, 2010 - Escrow CLOSED

Claim form available to file for any home purchase after November 6, 2009 and to be used by first-time Homebuyer for up to $8000 credit and repeat buyers for up to $6500 credit.

Form 5405 (Rev. 12-2009)

Become a FAN of B&A Realtors. I welcome you, your family and/or friends to become my new neighbors in this beautiful community.

Sincerely,

Carla

I LOVE REFERRALS!

Client Testimonial:

Carla Griffin is one of the finest Brokers with whom we've had the privilege to work. Her attention to detail and ability to communicate information about a real estate transaction are both outstanding. She was a joy to work with on the Sale of our Villages villa and her valuable assistance made for an effortless transaction. If your looking for a Villages property, you're in the right hands with Carla because she has a thorough knowledge of the community in which she lives. And in addition to her professional abilities she is a delightful person! - Geoff and Melene Smith (former GM of The Villages), Village Glen Arden, The Villages

Quote for the month:

"As I grow older, I pay less attention to what people say. I just watch what they do." - Andrew Carnegie