News from Carla Griffin, Broker, B & A Realtors

Volume 11 April 2010

Greetings from B & A Realtors

Greetings!

A SPECIAL OPENING! Edit Image

The Villages Golf & Country Club will be open to the public on Saturday,
May 1 from 10am to 2pm.
Guests MUST register online: villagescommunityopenhouse@yahoo.com
for admittance.

There will be raffles, entertainment, wine
tasting, art show, food, mini golf clinic, chocolate demonstration, fitness demonstration, flower... arranging,
and so much more to see and experience.

This is "Where every day can be a weekend".

California Homebuyer Tax Credit Legislation

Governor Schwarzenegger signs AB 183 for an up to $10,000 tax release. Read Press Release for the complete bill.

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 found the perfect home for me when my daughters and I had given up on my being able to afford a home and live in Santa Clara County." - Mary Carroll, Village Cribari, The Villages

Quote for the month:

"Once you choose hope, anything's possible."
~Christopher Reeve