Expert Corner

Competition is getting high, listing prices are getting high, multiple offers are getting high and bidding is getting high. There are buyers everywhere but not enough homes to satisfy everyone’s needs!

House prices going up, going down? Time to buy or stay put? What is going on with Real Estate Market in Tri-Valley area of East Bay?

Yes, unless you are one of the lucky ones who purchased their dream homes already in three to six months ago, it may be too late for some of us waiting on the sidelines! Or, unless, if you bring plenty of cash, offer a quick close and a clean contract!!

On March 27th 2012, USCIS announced that it will begin accepting H-1B petitions subject to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 cap starting Monday April 2, 2012.

The cases will be considered as accepted the date the petitions are received by USCIS, not the date they are mailed.

There are many stories of how Immigration "Specialists", "Consultants" and even Attorneys commit fraud on their clients. This article will help you to retain the right person to represents your interests. Remember, improper representation has serious consequences. You may not only lose time, money, but your status in the US may be in jeopardy.

Home purchasing is not an easy process! Depending on your unique situation and needs along with the current era of short sales/foreclosures, you will spend hours, days, months and in some case years before you will purchase and or move into your dream home. And we have not even touched on the subject of all the paperwork involved with this process.Do you know what to do? How to go about it?

Often, I get asked if I do black henna or whether my henna will turn black. Black henna is really dangerous and can cause a lot of harm. It is my hope that after reading this, brides will be more educated on this and remember to ask their henna artist the important question, “Is it natural henna you are using on me or does it have chemicals?”

If your employers was unable to file a H-1B visa for you on time and missed the quota bus, you may consider the following alternative options:
• L-1 intra-company transfers for persons who worked abroad for a foreign entity related/affiliated to a U.S. company for at least one year;
• TN status under the North American Free Trade Agreement (“NAFTA”) for Canadians and Mexicans,;

I was invited to speak at the Annual Conference of The Silicon Valley Indian Professionals Association on November 12, 2011. The theme of this years event was Entrepreneurship – Idea Wave 3.0, and I delivered a presentation on the Immigration Incentives for Foreign Entrepreneurs.

Have you seen or heard about the lowest Interest rates you can get these days? Ever wonder

why you may not be the one getting the lowest rate? Relax! Charlett Jensen with Diversified Mortgage Group in Pleasanton explains the various factors that help determine your interest rate!

When purchasing a home or refinancing: