Entries for October, 2009

Home Loan Modification: Obama’s Loan Modification Plan

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

Obama’s Loan Modification Plan is aimed at assisting homeowners to better manage their monthly mortgage payments by refinancing their mortgage or by having their loan modified. (more…)

How To Invest In Foreclosure

Friday, October 30th, 2009

An incredible opportunity for real estate investors is investing in foreclosure. Foreclosed homes repeatedly sell at deep discounts; which provides buyers a straightforward opportunity to profit. Because foreclosed homes are often highly discounted, they can be purchased and sold with a large return. Homes that are facing or have vanished by way of foreclosure often meet the investing goals of both the long term investor and the investor that plans to flip the property. (more…)

Mortgage Modification Assistance Helping Distressed Home Owners

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

Loan modification is the process by which the borrower and mortgage company agree to alter the original terms of a mortgage agreement. Generally any type of loan is able to be modified with some aspects changed however the process is most widely used with mortgages. (more…)

First Time Buyer? Try Looking At A Federal Home Loan

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

With the whole bust in the housing sector, causing the present economic recession, it is the ideal time to purchase your first home. Never has the prices of homes been as inexpensive, nor the interest rates as low. You are able to obtain help from the federal government loan to purchase a home. (more…)

Selecting Which Type Of Interest Rate To Use - Fixed Or Variable

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Once you resolve to take up a mortgage, the next thing that tempts your mind is selecting between fixed and floating rate of interest. It is easy to get dumbfounded at this level if you are not financially trained. (more…)

The Trustee Sale-And We Thought We Were Getting A Great Deal!

Monday, October 26th, 2009

Securing a copy of the title history is very important before participating in a Trustee Sale. We call it the “chain of title” or “limited title report”. There is a minimal cost of approximately $100 to obtain this report. (more…)

The Equity Of Your House

Sunday, October 25th, 2009

When people weigh their options in borrowing money, home equity loans may come out ahead of credit cards with high interest rates. To calculate the maximum value of a home equity loan, take the current value of the house and subtract the amount of money that you currently owe on it. If you have many high-interest loans, such as credit cards, a home equity loan can help to save money. But Is It Affordable - Although home equity loans are not for everyone, they do have some major advantages over other loans. To make the decision for yourself, first find out how much equity you have in your home and what interest rate you can receive. (more…)

Buyer Beware - whose Side are you on?

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

Buyer representation really started to gain acceptance in the real estate community in the early 1990’s. For those of you who might remember, we as real estate agents would put buyers in our cars, drive them around and show them homes, possibly take them to lunch then out the next day and show them more homes and so on. (more…)

Steps To Consider When Buying A Home At A Trustee Sale

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

Knowing some initial steps to take prior to an Arizona Trustee Sale will lower your risks dramatically. You have an opportunity to buy a home with immediate equity which is a huge benefit that can outweigh the risks and possible ramifications. (more…)

Home Foreclosure: Who The Heck Is Calling My House?

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

Home foreclosure is a not the best situation to be in. Once the notices start coming and the phone starts ringing you can’t really keep hiding. Your going to hear from lots of people who claim that they can help you. These calls are from organizations that have their own motives and goals. In desperate times even a good sales pitch may sound like a miracle. (more…)