False hope is a big component of the recent $26 billion dollar settlement for abusive practices by mortgage lenders. Many homeowners are under the impression that their mortgage will be adjusted big time. It is estimated that only a million homeowners will have their principal on their mortgages reduced by...
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4 Protections for Short Seller Homeowners in California and Tips for Success
Many of our clients are concerned about the repercussions and deficiency’s they may face when they short sale their home. Homeowners with underwater mortgages don’t need the added stress of additional tax burden’s and deficiency judgments. The following protections are important for today’s short sellers. First lets define what a deficiency is, for example if your home sells for 200,000 dollars...
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Stockton and Lodi Home Owners Beware Negative Equity is On the Increase
Negative Equity Increasing CoreLogica reporter of real estate trends released a report on Negative Equity for the period ending in the fourth quarter of 2011. The report delivered some important news. Let’s go over the key findings. What Is Negative Equity? When a home’s current value is less than the...
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Short Sale Myths, Read this Before You Hand Over the Keys
Real Estate is often a topic of conversation and short sales is on the minds of many homeowners and those with underwater mortgages. 2012 is the year of the short sale. As a homeowners, don’t make the mistake of believing these myths: Myth #1: The homeowner must fall behind on mortgage...
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What is a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure? A Deed in Lieu of foreclosure is an alternative in which a home owner elects to voluntarily deed their home to their lender in exchange for a discharge from all obligations in regards to their mortgage or home loan. Usually lenders do...
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