Willis Allen Real Estate Building Connections in Southern California!

By on February 21, 2012 in Events, News, Real Estate, Real Estate Agents, San Diego, Willis Allen

La Jolla, CA (2/16/2012) – Willis Allen Real Estate, a locally known San Diego based real estate firm who is a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World and an exclusive member of Luxury Portfolio International, brought together 15 representatives from other Southern California affiliate firms last Thursday at Nourmand & Associates Brentwood office in Los Angeles.

Ashley McEvers, business development manager with Willis Allen Real Estate, represented the company and spoke on a variety of topics pertaining to the San Diego housing market, relocation trends and overall market activity.

Meetings such as this one between Willis Allen Real Estate and it’s Southern California affiliate members represents the powerful business connections LeadingRE member affiliates have that benefit their clientele beyond their local markets.

True connections mean real referrals through these member’s companies, and that is just one of many benefits we can offer to our clients, in addition to phenomenal marketing advantages and global exposure.

Leading Real Estate Companies of the World is a network of 550 of the finest, independent brokerage firms in 30 countries Worldwide and it’s luxury arm, Luxury Portfolio International surpasses the norm in luxury marketing for its elite clientele. Willis Allen Real Estate is the only Luxury Portfolio member in San Diego county.

 

Contact Ashley McEvers!
877.515.7443
amcevers@willisallen.com

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NAR Responds to Incorrect Rumors that Persist About the 3.8% Transfer Tax

By on February 20, 2012 in News, Real Estate, San Diego, Willis Allen

We are continuing to receive inquires and particularly so since it is tax season regarding a “3.8% real estate transfer tax created in the new care bill“.

The following information is from the post “3.8 transfer tax” today on NAR’s website at www.realtor.org:

Incorrect Rumors About 3.8% Transfer Tax Persist

For the third time in the past six months, NAR is being inundated with questions about a real estate transfer tax enacted as part of the Health Care reforms in 2010. THERE IS NO SUCH TAX. A viral Internet posting is riddled with errors.

The Health Care legislation did create a new tax that would apply to a portion of the gain on the sale of any capital asset (including real estate). That tax will apply ONLY to individuals with more than $200,000 Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) (or $250,000 AGI on a joint return). The tax does not apply to any amount excluded from taxation under the $250,000/$500,000 principal residence rules. The tax is never imposed directly on the full amount of any capital gain.

The tax is computed under a multi-step formula that captures only a portion of any gain and will only affect those with total AGI above the amounts noted above. Links are provided for a Q&A on the tax and to a brochure with examples of the tax.

The 3.8 Tax: NAR’s Q&A
The 3.8 Tax: NAR’s Brochure

Linda Goold 202-383-1083, Samuel Whitfield 202-383-1131

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Competitors from Coast-to-Coast Build Relationships to Benefit Customers!

By on February 13, 2012 in Events, News, Real Estate, Real Estate Agents, San Diego, Willis Allen

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (2/10/12) –Chris Levchuk, GRI, Realtor® with Watson Realty’s No. 1 office in Ponte Vedra Beach, recently spent time in California with Ashley McEvers, business development manager of San Diego based Willis Allen Real Estate.  Along with Watson Realty, Willis Allen Real Estate is a member of the elite Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE), a network of 550 brokerage firms in 30 countries worldwide.

Meetings such as the one between Levchuk and McEvers represent the powerful business connections LeadingRE member affiliates maintain to benefit both buyers and sellers.  In addition to trusted referrals, LeadingRE companies provide exceptional marketing advantages and knowledge to their customers.  Watson Realty Corp.™ is honored to be the only LeadingRE member affiliate in the Jacksonville area.

About Willis Allen Real Estate
Willis Allen Real Estate is one of San Diego County’s oldest and most prestigious real estate firms.  It has been serving San Diego County since 1914. The brokerage is headquartered in La Jolla with additional branch offices in Carmel Valley, Coronado, Del Mar, Downtown San Diego, Fallbrook, La Jolla, Point Loma and Rancho Santa Fe. Willis Allen Real Estate is an affiliate of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World and the exclusive San Diego member of its luxury division, Luxury Portfolio International. Willis Allen Real Estate is also a member of Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate and Leading Real Estate Regents.

About Watson Realty Corp., REALTORS®
Watson Realty Corp. (www.WatsonRealtyCorp.com) has been a trusted name in real estate since 1965.  Watson Realty is a full-service real estate company with more than 1,200 sales associates and 41 sales offices throughout Northeast and Central Florida, as well as St. Marys, Georgia.  Services include Watson Mortgage Corp., Watson New Homes Division, Watson Title Services, Watson Title Services of Northeast Florida Inc., Watson Commercial Realty Inc., Watson School of Real Estate, Watson Referral Realty Inc., Watson Property Management, Watson Maintenance Services and Watson Relocation Services.  Watson Relocation Services has offices in both Jacksonville and Orlando.

Contact: Ashley McEvers | 877.515.7443 | amcevers@willisallen.com

            

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Keep Your Garden Blooming in the Winter!

By on February 3, 2012 in Green, Willis Allen

With a little preparation in the spring, your garden will be catching eyes in the winter.  Learn about plants that provide beauty all year round here!

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Save Energy in Your Kitchen!

By on February 3, 2012 in San Diego, Willis Allen

Between the dishwasher, microwave, oven(s) and refrigerator / freezer, the appliances in your kitchen can really affect your utility bill. Keeping cost low is something I think we all strive for when it comes to maintaining a home, so we thought you might find this article, “10 Tips for Saving Energy in the Kitchen” helpful.

Read it here!

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