The Homebuyer Blog

The first step in the beginning the short sale process is for you to determine and document your reasons for falling behind in your mortgage payments. Most often the hardship is due to the loss of a job, medical expenses, divorce or the sharp increase in the interest rate. Once it has been determine

For the past few years foreclosures reigned supreme in the real estate market. As a realtor, I had to get used to the bank’ additional paperwork and timetables for closing a foreclosure transaction. Every bank was different not to mention the paperwork on the government or HUD properties. But we all

Not in recent history has there been a more uncertain time in the real estate market. We have record numbers of foreclosures, some of which are being challenged because of unclear documentation and possible fraud, as well as the introduction of short sales on a massive scale. Short sales bring uncer

I get calls everyday from prospective buyers asking what they need to do to get into a home. The answer is always the same – they have to start with a lender, pull their credit, talk about their debts and then get “pre-qualified”. Once I get this information from the lender, we can begin the [...]

Short Refinance Program InitiatedPosted: 06 Sep 2010 02:01 PM PDTIn an effort to help homeowners who owe more on their homes than they’re currently worth, the government will initiate its “short refinance” program on Tuesday, September 7, 2010. According to an August 6 Mortgagee Letter released by H