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Everyone can't do Short Sales
Short sales are in high demand in this down economy. They have become commonplace amongst listing agents, and can present quite a bargain for the savvy househunter who knows where to look. But they a…
Started by Short Sale Guru Aug 26.
Foreclosure prevention program losing its punch
Foreclosure prevention program losing its punch By Tami Luhby The president's signature foreclosure rescue plan is losing its punch, according to a federal report released Friday. Only 36,695 tr…
Started by REO Master Aug 23.
Rent and Wait, or Sell and Cringe?
Rent and Wait, or Sell and Cringe? By Benny L. Kass Q. We have lived in our house for 15 years and have decided to move. We bought a new house six months ago and tried to sell our old one "by own…
Started by BBT Real Estate Group Aug 16.
Will FHA Mortgage Lending go Bust?
The FHA Rethinks Its Mortgage Lending Is this the end of the cheap Federal Housing Administration mortgage? Over the last few years, as the private mortgage market has remained in lockdown, the FH…
Started by BBT Real Estate Group Aug 9.
Banks seizing more foreclosed homes
Banks seizing more foreclosed homes By Tami Luhby Banks are seizing more foreclosed homes even as the number of people falling behind on their mortgages is declining. Bank repossessions hit a…
Started by REO Master Jun 16.
Is a housing shortage coming?
Is a housing shortage coming? by Les Christie As the nation struggles to shrug off the worst housing crash since the Great Depression, it may be hard to believe a housing shortage could be on it…
Started by BBT Real Estate Group Jun 15.
“Flopping” Short Sale Properties
“Flopping” Short Sale Properties – Criminals are always trying to find ways of profiting Michael Richardson “It’s just that criminals are always trying to find ways of profiting.” said Morgan Mc…
Started by Short Sale Guru Jun 14.
Why the Housing Recovery Is Taking so Long
Real Estate's Far Reach to Continue to Pinch by Conor Dougherty Highflying property prices drove the most-recent economic boom, and a collapse in real-estate values hammered it back down. Now, as…
Started by BBT Real Estate Group May 11.
Why Americans Get Ripped Off on Mortgage Loans
Why Americans Get Ripped Off on Mortgage Loans By James R. Hagerty You might think that Americans would have learned over the past few years that home mortgages can be dangerous products, to…
Started by Short Sale Guru May 5.
Fannie Mae wants to help some troubled borrowers
Fannie Mae wants to help some troubled borrowers get back into home market Kenneth R. Harney Here's some good news for people who had to give the deed on their house back to the bank because of…
Started by BBT Real Estate Group Apr 26.
Economy has shifted Americans' attitudes about homeownership and money
Economy has shifted Americans' attitudes about homeownership and money By Sadie Dingfelder Since 2007, Americans have suffered through the worst economic conditions since the Great Depression. T…
Started by Brian Turner Apr 11.
Real Estate Making a Comeback with Distressed Sales
Real estate comeback? It’s distressed sales SANTA ANA • Distressed sales made up 29 percent of all home sales in January • Central Valley cities make the list again Nearly one out of every th…
Started by BBT Real Estate Group Apr 11.
Get Relocation Assistance doing Short Sales
New Rules May Speed Up Short SalesSarah Buduson Reporter, KPHO.com The U.S. government launched a new program Monday to help homeowners avoid foreclosure. HAFA, or Home Affordable Foreclosure…
Started by Short Sale Guru Apr 6.
30 days to get $8,000 tax credit
30 days and counting: Homebuyer tax credit expires by Les Christie Attention shoppers: You have barely a month left before the homebuyer tax credit expires. But depending on where you live, you m…
Started by BBT Real Estate Group Apr 4.
When Not to Pay Down a Mortgage
When Not to Pay Down a Mortgage By RON LIEBER This week, the Federal Reserve reaffirmed its intention to stop buying mortgage-backed securities, signaling the likelihood that the mortgage rates…
Started by BBT Real Estate Group Mar 22.
Treasury hopes new rules send short sales to the rescue of underwater mortgages
Treasury hopes new rules send short sales to the rescue of underwater mortgages By Tracey L. Longo With new Treasury Department rules designed to expedite short sales set to take effect April 5,…
Started by Short Sale Guru Mar 15.
Nab a real estate deal - while you still can
Nab a real estate deal - while you still can By Beth Braverman If you've been holding off on a real estate purchase, glimmers of a turnaround in the housing market may have you wondering if it's…
Started by BBT Real Estate Group Mar 5.
Your landlord got foreclosed. Do you have to go?
Your landlord got foreclosed. Do you have to go? By Les Christie Renting a home that is going through foreclosure? If so, don't be fooled: Lenders can't kick you out; they have to honor the terms…
Started by REO Master Mar 1.
What homeowners need to know during property tax assessment time...
It's property tax assessment time. Here's what homeowners need to know.By Renae Merle When the envelope arrived, Cindy Branigin said, she closed her eyes and hoped for the best. After nearly 15 yea…
Started by BBT Real Estate Group Feb 10.
New home loan modification rules coming
New home loan modification rules coming By Holden Lewis If you want to get a modification to prevent foreclosure, soon you will have to supply financial documents upfront -- including paycheck stu…
Started by REO Master Feb 1.
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