The Hidden Northbank Condos
1 Comments Published by Brian W. Barringer on Tuesday, April 25, 2006 at 5:47 PM.
I did a story on the Northbank condo conversions about a week ago(story). The hidden Northbank condos are on the MLS as re-sale and in the same subdivision but cheaper! I call them hidden because you will never see them if you go into the sales office.(they wont tell you about them, they will lose a sale). Here is a link to the "hidden Northbank condos" featured on the MLS. Starting at 159,000 instead of in the 170's might give you some extra money each month in a lower payment, every $10,000 will lower your payment by $80, so the money you save each month can cover the 180 HoA dues, perfect...............................OK whats a Condo Conversion...................... (define condo conversion)
There are about five units available that you will not see for sale if you went to the Main Office and all five re-sale units are Cheaper. You should look at all the inventory before making a decision. From the pictures one of them for 159K looks like its been remodeled. It pays to have a buyers agent who can look at the market objectively and find you and your family the best deal.
Brian Barringer
Real Estate Buyers Agent
209-613-8945
800-894-7282
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What $200,000 will get you in Tracy, Ca.
223 W South St, Tracy, CA
223 W South St, Tracy, CA
Here is an interesting listing, its listed with Dean C Souza at Re/Max in Motion in Castro Valley, I am not the listing agent I am a buyers agent. I have not seen the inside but I did walk of this property about six months ago when I first saw the for sale sign. This house is a lot split with the home next door. The home next door is 200 sq.ft bigger, remodled and listed for $90,000 more, details below. This is a house in one of the oldest parts of Tracy with lots of mixed use zoning. Its zoned for a duplex but with the small lot size it would be dificult. Not very attractive but pretty cheap and very interesting that its zoned for a duplex. No Garage
Zoning: Duplex
Year: built in 1928 and Remodeled in 2005
Sq.ft: 410
Style: Description Cottage/Bungalow
Foundation: Raised Foundation(yes it has a foundation)
Exterior: Stucco, Wood
Roof:Comp Shingle Stories 2 Story
Floor Covering(s): Carpet, Linoleum/Vinyl, Wood Floors
Laundry: 220 Volt Hook-Up
Year: built in 1928 and Remodeled in 2005
Sq.ft: 410
Style: Description Cottage/Bungalow
Foundation: Raised Foundation(yes it has a foundation)
Exterior: Stucco, Wood
Roof:Comp Shingle Stories 2 Story
Floor Covering(s): Carpet, Linoleum/Vinyl, Wood Floors
Laundry: 220 Volt Hook-Up
Listing # 60037877
Click here to see the Google map and Satellite overlay
Home for sale next door (lot split) same agent:
229 W South St Asking: 290,000Beds: 2
Baths: 1
Sq.Ft Living Space: 660 City
Year Built: 1938
Lot Sq.Ft: 3485
Newer Roof.
Newly Up-dated with new flooring thought out the home, and new kitchen appliances.
Call or email me for a showing or more pictures.
Newly Up-dated with new flooring thought out the home, and new kitchen appliances.
Call or email me for a showing or more pictures.
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Capital Gains Tax Laws and Loopholes
1 Comments Published by Brian W. Barringer on Monday, April 24, 2006 at 7:19 PM.
What is Capital Gain?
Simply capital gain is the taxable profit on the sale of an appreciated property.
Who Pays capital gains?
Mostly this is a tax for real estate investors when selling a rental property or other investment that would not be there primary home. The other way one can end up paying capital gains tax is when selling a home that has been lived in for under 2 years, however there are exeptions to these rules which I will explain below. The IRS bases the capital gains tax on the capital gain(just the profit). When you sell your primary residence, you can make up to $250,000 in profit if you're a single owner, $500,000 if you're married(good reason to be married), and not owe any capital gains taxes.
Capital gains Tax Test:
A test you can do to tell wether or not you will have to pay capital gains taxes:
A test you can do to tell wether or not you will have to pay capital gains taxes:
1)Ownership Test: During the 5-year period ending on the date of the sale, you must have owned the home for at least 2 years.
2)Use Test: During the 5-year period ending on the date of the sale, you must have lived in the home as your main home at least 2 years.
2)Use Test: During the 5-year period ending on the date of the sale, you must have lived in the home as your main home at least 2 years.
Keep in mind:
~There are exemptions to the 2 year rule below.
~Members of the military also get special home-sale consideration.
~I am a Realtor not a CPA. Please consult your taxman for solid adivce regarding taxes
~Members of the military also get special home-sale consideration.
~I am a Realtor not a CPA. Please consult your taxman for solid adivce regarding taxes
Capital Gains Exemptions:
Avoiding capital gains before 2 years: There are also a few loopholes if you have not lived in your primary residence for 2 years yet and you would like to sell. If you did not meet the requierments of the ownership test above maybe you fall into one of these exemptions:
1. Employment loophole: The sale of your main home is because of a change in place of employment if your primary reason for the sale is a change in the location of employment of a qualified individual. The new place of employment has to be at least 50 miles farther from your home than the former place of employment was (or, if there was no former place of employment, the distance between your new place of employment and the home sold is at least 50 miles).
What is pretty interesting is that it can be just about any member of your household and also employment is also defined as Self-employed, interesting indeed.
2.Health Reasons Loophole: The sale of your main home is because of health if your primary reason for the sale is to obtain, provide, or facilitate the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, or treatment of disease, illness, or injury of a qualified individual. For purposes of this reason, a qualified individual includes, in addition to the individuals listed earlier, any of the following:
~Parent, grandparent, stepmother, stepfather.
~Child, grandchild, stepchild, adopted child.
~Brother, sister, stepbrother, stepsister, half brother, half sister.
~Mother-in-law, father-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, son-in-law, or daughter-in-law.
~Uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, or cousin.
3. Unforeseen circumstances Loopholes:The sale of your main home is because of a circumstance that is out of your control. If your primary reason for the sale is the occurrence of an event that you could not reasonably have anticipated before buying and occupying your main home. There are a few interesting ones that I did not even know about:
~An involuntary conversion of your home.
~Natural or man-made disasters or acts of war or terrorism resulting in a casualty to your home, whether or not your loss is deductible.
~In the case of qualified individuals (listed earlier under Change in Place of Employment):
~Death
~Unemployment
~A change in employment or self-employment status that results in your inability to pay ~reasonable basic living expenses*
~Divorce
~Multiple births from one pregnancy.
Amounts spent for clothing.
Housing and related expenses.
Medical expenses.
Transportation expenses.
Tax payments.
Court-ordered payments.
Expenses reasonably necessary to produce income.
www.irs.gov refferances:
Topic 701 - Sale of Your Home
Publication 523 (2005), Selling Your Home
Frequently Asked Tax Questions And Answers about capital gains
Other capital gains and losses
If you have a gain that is not excluded you must report it on Form 1040, Schedule D (PDF).
Other resorces:
A capital gains Tax calculator from www.for1031.com
More infomation
Topic 701 - Sale of Your Home
Publication 523 (2005), Selling Your Home
Frequently Asked Tax Questions And Answers about capital gains
Other capital gains and losses
If you have a gain that is not excluded you must report it on Form 1040, Schedule D (PDF).
Other resorces:
A capital gains Tax calculator from www.for1031.com
More infomation
With highest Regards,
Brian Barringer
Real Estate Buyers Advocate
Real Estate Buyers Advocate
209-613-8945
800-894-7282
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Talking on the cell phone while driving
0 Comments Published by Brian W. Barringer on Saturday, April 22, 2006 at 7:03 PM.
Driving on the highway can be tricky and if you are like me you spend hours driving on the phone. I am a big fan of headsets. Cell phone headsets have made many advancements over the years making them more comfortable and easier to use( so you no longer have to use the rubberband 
technique). If you have a cell phone and make calls while driving, you should consider using a headset. In some counties and New York State it is now illegal to drive while on a cell phonel. If you obtain a cell phone and an earpiece that are Bluetooth® enabled, you won't even need a wired connection with your handset. Learn more about bluetooth here. Many cell phones now offer voice recognition. Also if you are board of traditional radio stations its time to consider podcasts. Podcasts are basicly internet radio you can download to an mp3 player and play in the car. With highest Regards,
Brian Barringer
Real Estate Buyers Advocate
209-613-8945
800-894-7282
3 new listing today 4/21/06
0 Comments Published by Brian W. Barringer on Friday, April 21, 2006 at 5:06 PM.
Check out our three new listings in Tracy, Ca:
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@ 629,900
@560,000
@ 460,000
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NEW HORIZON BUSINESS PARK OF TRACY, attention business owners!
0 Comments Published by Brian W. Barringer on at 2:29 PM.
$360,000 1,966 SF
Only 4 of 12 Units left for Sale.
Artist's Rendering Provided by TMW and Associates This is a New Constructioncommerciall property listed with Thomas E. Kennedy
With , LLC. Check out there website here
*1 Open Office/Reception Area (255-265 Square Feet)
*1 Private Office (110-114 sq.ft),
1 Bathroom (60-63 Square Feet),
Flex Space/Warehouse (1510-1516 Sq.ft)Zoned M-1, Light Industrial.
*Other use permitted with Conditional Use Permit
The flex space of each unit has a roll-up door and skylight and can be used for: further offices, deliveries, storage, inventory, showroom, call center, classroom or meeting hall, work studio, manufacturing, fabrication, mezzanine. Estimated completion of the North Building is May 2006/ South Building late July 2006. Investors are welcomed under the CC&Rs. Close to Freeways and within 1 minute to City Hub of Tracy.
The Process:
If you are interested then step one is to give me a call or email. The next step is to submit a Profile Sheet for yourbusinesss or to state that this is a pure investment and it will be reviewed against any other offers on the table at the time directly from individual buyers. If accepted, then the next step would be to set up an appointment the listing agent to sign our Purchase and Sale Agreement along with disclosures and other documents. At the time of signing would need to present an initial refundable deposit of $5,000 for each unit. At this time or any time we can check out the construction site, the address is - . We would then have up to 15-days to accept the terms and conditions of the Agreement and if we do, we will need to sign a form of acceptance and deposit the deposit an additional $15,000 per unit. There will also be an inspection period after the Notice of Completion as well. If they do not accept, then their $5,000 will be refunded by Alliance Title.
Learn more about the Project:
Other Recent Industrial Openings (or in the planning process) in Tracy, Ca from:
Chabot Commerce Center buildings (Trammell Crow approx. 300,000 sq. fIndustrialial building located on the southeast corner of Chabot Ct. and Grant Line Rd. (currently under construction) as well as approachrox. 400,000 sq. fBuildinging adjacent to the UP rail lines at the end of Chabot Ct. Both buildings will be completed within the next 30-45 days.
Mark III Developers have completed construction of six buildings on MacArthur DDirectlytly south of Surtec Inc.The buildings are for lease or sale. Professional Machinery Group and Tri-Valley Stair, both from Livermore, will occupy two of the spaces while two more are in escrow and the remaining two larger spaces are in consideration by tenants.
Pacific Medical has approved Bldg. Plans and should begin construction this spring. South Tracy Business Park located near the ACE rail station continues with strong client interest. All of the existing buildings have been leased and a fourth building, approx. 10,000 sq. ft., is currently under construction on the southeast corner of Whispering Winds Entranceance to the project. 5,000 sq. ft. of the new 10,000 sq. ft. building is in final sale negotiations with an office user and the remaining 5,000 sq. ft. is under consideration by a few other tenant prospects.
With highest Regards,
Brian Barringer
Real Estate Buyers Advocate
209-613-8945
800-894-7282
Condo-conversion Deal
0 Comments Published by Brian W. Barringer on Wednesday, April 19, 2006 at 8:41 PM.
Condo-conversion near UOP in Stockton, Ca:
870 Sq.ft
2bd/1ba
Prices Starting at $159,000
2bd/1ba
Prices Starting at $159,000
Owning your own home might be more affordable then you think. Get in contact with my lender to see how low the payments would be. Homeownership can be a reality. As I have been documenting, in this type of market there are deals for entry level buyers. When its a sellers market the first time buyers are sometimes priced out. If you had a hard time in the last 3 years finding a house Now is the time to buy.
First time home buyers now is your time,
Carpe diem.
Two Swimming Pools for the Summer. Right across the street from UOP. Bachelor Pad?
Click on Floorplan to enlarge:
- New Carpet & Vinyl Flooring Throughout
- New Vertical Blinds Throughout
- New 2-Tone Designer Paint
- New Entry Light
- New Entry Door
- New Kitchen, Bath & Vanity Cabinets with Granite Countertops
- New Kitchen, Bath & Vanity Sinks & Faucets
- New Garbage Disposal
- New Dishwasher, Electric (self-cleaning)
- Range, Hood w/Microwave
- New Bath & Vanity Mirrors & Light Fixtures
- New Toilet & Shower/Tub Trim Kit
- New Designer Electric Outlets & Switch Plate
- New Medicine Cabinet, Towel Bar & Paper Holder
- New Mirrored Closet Doors in Bedrooms
- New Smoke Detectors, Digital Thermostat & Vent Covers
These condos are a great way to get into your first home in Luxury. Give me a call I would be happy to meet with you anytime and discuss your options.
Brian W. Barringer
800.894.7282
Brian W. Barringer
800.894.7282
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MERITAGE HOMES starting @ $496,000 in Lathrop
1 Comments Published by Brian W. Barringer on at 2:14 PM.
Price Sheet as of 4/18/06
The Sacramento
If you are looking for quality this is it. Check out the different floorplans and options at Meritages website here. Meritage Homes Corporation is one of the nation's largest homebuilders and is well known for quality. Meritage offers homes mainly to move-up or high-end buyers, but it has been expanding its entry-level offerings and its "active adult" division for retirees.
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The SacramentoMERITAGE HOMES
RIVERSTONE AT MOSSDALE LANDING
RIVERSTONE AT MOSSDALE LANDING
The Kern: 4 beds, 2.5 Bath
Starting@$496,000
Approximately 2314 Sq. Ft. 2 Car Garage
The Calaveras: 3 Beds, 2.5 Bath, Den
Starting@$550,990
Approximately 2593 Sq. Ft.
The San Joaquin: 4 Beds, 3 Bath, Den
Starting@$576,990
Approximately 2947 Sq. Ft.
3 car garage
The Stanislaus: 5 Beds, 3.5 Bath
Starting@$641,990
Approximately 3714 Sq. Ft.
3 Car Tandem Garage
The Sacramento: 5 Beds, 4 Bath,
Starting@$667,990
Approximately 3969 Sq. Ft.
3 Car - Split Garage
Starting@$496,000
Approximately 2314 Sq. Ft. 2 Car Garage
The Calaveras: 3 Beds, 2.5 Bath, Den
Starting@$550,990
Approximately 2593 Sq. Ft.
The San Joaquin: 4 Beds, 3 Bath, Den
Starting@$576,990
Approximately 2947 Sq. Ft.
3 car garage
The Stanislaus: 5 Beds, 3.5 Bath
Starting@$641,990
Approximately 3714 Sq. Ft.
3 Car Tandem Garage
The Sacramento: 5 Beds, 4 Bath,
Starting@$667,990
Approximately 3969 Sq. Ft.
3 Car - Split Garage
If you are looking for quality this is it. Check out the different floorplans and options at Meritages website here. Meritage Homes Corporation is one of the nation's largest homebuilders and is well known for quality. Meritage offers homes mainly to move-up or high-end buyers, but it has been expanding its entry-level offerings and its "active adult" division for retirees.
Its smart to shop for new homes with a buyers agent.
Its free to shop for new homes with a buyers agent.I get paid a referral fee by the builders.
Call me and we can discuss how I can help you find your next home.
Brian Barringer
Real Estate Buyers Advocate
209-613-8945
800-894-7282
Its free to shop for new homes with a buyers agent.I get paid a referral fee by the builders.
Call me and we can discuss how I can help you find your next home.
Brian Barringer
Real Estate Buyers Advocate
209-613-8945
800-894-7282
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4383 Lindsey Ln. To hit the market this Weekend
0 Comments Published by Brian W. Barringer on at 11:17 AM.
lot: 6534 sq.ft
*Click on floorplan to enlarge
kitchen boosts granite countertops, Maple cabinets, Gas range, & Breakfast nook.
Landscaped backyard fully landscaped with shed and overhang
Huge master bathroom with two sinks, custom tile, and whirlpool bathtub
Game room or optional bedroom upstairs.
Spiral Staircase
Master bedroom
Laundry room Upstairs with sink basin and plenty of cabinets.
Plus a full bedroom and bathroom downstairs!
Call me today and lets get started!
PERFECTION PLUS If you like comfort & charm, you'll love this sparkling 4 bedroom 3 ba 2 story home in perfect condition. From the gleaming tile entry to the romantic curved staircase& the shining kitchen, It's been well cared for. Custom paint.
Priced to sell take a look at the comps
Brian Barringer
Real Estate Buyers Advocate
209-613-8945
800-894-7282
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2Homes/1lot asking 350,000, Stockton& blog update
0 Comments Published by Brian W. Barringer on Thursday, April 13, 2006 at 3:27 PM.
BLOG POST UPDATE: Price Reduction of 100K to 999K for
865 S Constitution Way
Good Deal in Stockton, Ca:
Two Homes on one lot in Stockton, Ca
830 W Vine St.
Main house is 1307 sq.ft, Beds 3, 1 bath.
Second home is 1bd, 1ba
Lot Acres (approx) 0.110
DOM 38
Back on the Market: 2 homes on 1 lot in Stockton. This home got picked up pretty quickly when it hit the market a month ago. Unfortunately for the sellers the contract fell thru and today it went back on the market at 350K. It It should get picked up pretty quickly at that price.
Rents:$1250.00 and $650.00 prior to being listed.
Last 24 hours market watch from Metrolist for San Joaquin County:
New Listings 61
Back on Market 14
Price Increases 3
Price Reductions 41
pending 31
Solds 29
Brian Barringer
Real Estate Buyers Advocate
209-613-8945
800-894-7282
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460,000
3 bd 2 ba
Lot size: 5600
Sq Ft:
1,266
3 bd 2 ba
Lot size: 5600
Sq Ft:
1,266
Built in 1992
List of UPGRADES:
hardwood floors
granite kitchen counters
marble fireplace
French doors
upgraded bathrooms
ceiling fans in every room
custom garage
This home will officially hit the MLS next week. The home is located in South Tracy in a really nice friendly subdivision that is nicknamed "Christmas tree village". We will be pricing the house at 460,000 which is a rock bottom price for this area........................ Give me a call I would be happy to arrange a showing. Most of the listing I feature on our blog are not our listing, they are just for sale with other listing agents that are listed on the public MLS. I am a buyers agent and I can represent your interests in purchasing any home. Because putting this blog together is a very time consuming process I like to present only the best deals on the market to my clients. That's why I am always happy to promote one of our own Barringer Team listings. BTW: Email me if you have a good deal in the Tracy area.
Brian Barringer
Real Estate Buyers Advocate
209-613-8945
800-894-7282
CalHFA Interest only Loan Program
0 Comments Published by Brian W. Barringer on Monday, April 10, 2006 at 5:51 PM.
This is a great program for first time buyers.........................................
The 
Interest only Plus
Loan Program
for
San Joaquin County
Interest only PlusLoan Program
for
San Joaquin County
CalHFA’s interest only PLUS is a 35-year conventional loan with a below market fixed interest rate. Borrowers pay only the interest on the loan for the first five years. After that, borrowers pay principal and interest at the same low interest rate for the remaining 30 years. This program is intended for first-time homebuyers who meet specified low and moderate income limits and who are purchasing a new or existing home anywhere in California.
Program Requirements:
1) First Time Buyers only - Can not have owned property in the last three years.
2) Income Limits for San Joaquin County:
1-2 Person Household $68,520 a year
3+ Person Household $79,940 a year
3)Purchase Price Limits for San Joaquin County:
New Construction $525,000, Re-Sale $429,620
4)Must be U.S citizen
Other CalFHA Programs:
1)30-Year Fixed Mortgage
2)40-Year Fixed Mortgage
When you are ready give me a call and we can go over your situation and evaluate your needs.
Brian Barringer
Real Estate Buyers Advocate
209-613-8945
800-894-7282
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Entry Level Condo near UOP in Stockton, Ca:
870 Sq.ft
2bd/1ba
Prices Starting at $159,000
2bd/1ba
Prices Starting at $159,000
Owning your own home might be more affordable then you think. Get in contact with my lender to see how low the payments would be. Homeownership can be a reality. As I have been documenting, in this type of market there are deals for entry level buyers. When its a sellers market the first time buyers are sometimes priced out. If you had a hard time in the last 3 years finding a house Now is the time to buy.
First time home buyers now is your time,
Carpe diem.
Two Swimming Pools for the Summer. Right across the street from UOP. Bachelor Pad?
Click on Floorplan to enlarge:
- New Carpet & Vinyl Flooring Throughout
- New Vertical Blinds Throughout
- New 2-Tone Designer Paint
- New Entry Light
- New Entry Door
- New Kitchen, Bath & Vanity Cabinets with Granite Countertops
- New Kitchen, Bath & Vanity Sinks & Faucets
- New Garbage Disposal
- New Dishwasher, Electric (self-cleaning)
- Range, Hood w/Microwave
- New Bath & Vanity Mirrors & Light Fixtures
- New Toilet & Shower/Tub Trim Kit
- New Designer Electric Outlets & Switch Plate
- New Medicine Cabinet, Towel Bar & Paper Holder
- New Mirrored Closet Doors in Bedrooms