Monthly Archives: March 2010
Follow up to Treasury Releases Changes to Short Sale Program
It is no secret that I am not a fan of short sales. My main concern with these types of listings is that the prices are made up by the seller and listing agent, not by the bank. In most … Continue reading
Posted in Foreclosure/Short Sales, Mortgage/Financing
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Homeowners Insurance 101
Thinking about buying a home? One of the things you should do is speak with an insurance agent about Homeowners Insurance. Most mortgage companies require a borrower to obtain homeowners insurance prior to approving their loan. Even if you are paying cash for your … Continue reading
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Higher Interest Rates to come?
In my ”free time” today I was catching up on some real estate industry news. In the News & Trends section of the April edition of Realtor Magazine, which is published by the National Association of Realtors, the following item caught my … Continue reading
Posted in Buyers, First time homebuyers, Mortgage/Financing
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Lost Our Home Pet Foundation Garage Sale, Saturday, May 27, 2010
Earlier this year I wrote a post about the Lost Our Home Pet Foundation. The organization rescues pets that have been abandoned or given up due to foreclosure, eviction or financial hardship. I have been volunteering with LOH and wanted to let you … Continue reading
NAR Foreclosure Purchase Statistics
The National Association of Realtors just released some statistics on Foreclosures purchases. The highlights are as follows: With high levels of foreclosures in many areas of the country, purchasing a foreclosed home has been a consideration for some buyers. Almost half of … Continue reading
St. Patty’s Day Celebration in Fountain Hills
If you are looking for a 330-foot-tall fountain to turn green, plenty of entertainment, thousands of friends and the luck of the Irish, there’s only one destination: The Fountain Hills St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. This annual event expected to draw … Continue reading
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How Long Do Potential Buyers Need to Wait to Obtain Financing after a Hardship?
One of the pretty common financing questions I hear these days is, “how long do I need to wait to obtain financing after a bankruptcy, foreclosure or short sale?” Matthew Belmont, Sr. Mortgage Consultant with On Q Financial provided the following outline … Continue reading
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