Tax Relief on Mortgage Debt Ending

January 31, 2012  |  No Comments  |  by TaylorFisher  |  Calabasas, Hidden Hills, Syndicated Partners

Attention Calabasas Homeowners

By: Barbara Lipkin

Time flies. It is almost February 1st as we enjoy incredible California sunshine-another day in paradise. Fortunately, Lew Sichelman reporting in this Sunday’s LA Times, has reminded us that tax relief on mortgage debt forgiveness ends in 2013. The Mortgage Debt Relief Act of 2007 allows taxpayers to “exclude from income the discharge of debt on their principal residence”. Although, homeowners have until the end of 2012, it may very well take up to 11 months to persuade banks to foreclose or sell homes for a lesser value than they are worth. Read More

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Malibu Light Show

January 30, 2012  |  No Comments  |  by Gracee Arthur  |  Malibu

Sunrise/Sunset

By: Gracee Arthur

Nature is the world’s only true artist. Malibu in autumn and winter is natures perfect canvas. Courtesy of my high resolution iPhone camera and the fabulous vistas from my mid-century ocean view dwelling I present to you a bit of life’s beauty:

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