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Long-Term Solution for Fannie and Freddie Dilemma
Share values have dropped more 90 percent, investors have lost more than $100 billion, and both companies were rescued by the federal government earlier this month, placed in a government conservatorship run by the newly created Federal Housing Finance Agency. They are the largest buyers of U.S. Housing prices must Long-Term Solution for Fannie and Freddie Dilemma By Peter G. Miller Its been a rough year for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
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- Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Option ARM Borrowers Running Out Of Time
Because Fitch says that a 40-year loan term represented 4 percent of all option ARMs in 2004 -- but 38 percent by 2007. A loan with four payment options may seem fairly understandable, but in the real world a lot of borrowers did not take out option ARMs because they wanted to make fully-amortizing payments. The ability to afford a bigger mortgage also meant the ability to buy a bigger and better house. Option ARM Borrowers Running Out Of Time By Peter G. Miller Step right up folks.
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- Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Secrets of Pre-Foreclosure Investing
McManus said the borrower got out of a painful situation, the bank got rid of a non-performing asset, and McManus bought a discounted house for pennies on the dollar. “Sometimes, Other times, we do lease-option deals, where the seller sells the house to you (the investor) and you lease it back to the seller.” First, a homeowner facing foreclosure may be motivated and willing to do almost anything Secrets of Pre-Foreclosure Investing By Octavio Nuiry, RealtyTrac Staff Writer One pre-foreclosure expert says a new federal law will change everything, and short sales and short payoff sales will become the new trend in the marketplace.
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- Tuesday, February 3, 2009
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Housing glut gives foreclosure buyers and investors advantage
Storm clouds are gathering over the nation’s battered housing market. Fueling the latest concerns is a deluge of discouraging data in the housing sector. million vacant homes await buyers In addition to weaker sales and declining prices, a record number of homes are sitting vacant awaiting buyers. million empty houses were listed Depending on whom you ask, the forecast calls for either thunderstorms or gale force hurricane winds. Home prices and sales plunge Sales of existing single-family homes declined in 40 states and in half of the nation’s biggest metropolitan
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- Tuesday, December 16, 2008
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New Poll: Buyers to Remain on the Fence
If the results of the latest Associated Press-AOL Money & Finance poll are any indication, prospective home buyers will be keeping their wallets closed and remain on the fence at least until the latest economic downturn blows over. A majority of those polled for the survey expressed pessimism over the nation’s housing contraction (as the Federal Reserve calls it) enough to not consider buying a home anytime soon. And that could be years down the road. Other survey results included: • A quarter of the 769 homeowners included in the random sample of 1,002 adults surveyed
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- Tuesday, December 16, 2008
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Betting Everything on the House: 3 Risky Loans to Avoid
Falling prices, sluggish sales and risky loans that let borrowers pile up debt faster than they can pay it off could put more homeowners out of their houses this year than at any other time this decade. Yet many homeowners — particularly in California, Florida and Colorado — are still purchasing or refinancing their mortgages with “exotic” loans that may keep their monthly payments low now, but when these gimmicky loans “reset” upward borrowers could lose their homes if they haven’t planned for an increased monthly mortgage payment. While these loans certainly can be used for good, too often consumers don’t fully understand the risks involved.
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- Tuesday, December 16, 2008
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Avoid Foreclosure Before it Starts at RealtyTrac
Million Foreclosures
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- Tuesday, February 3, 2009
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For Some, Mortgage Meltdown Means Opportunity
Cracks are appearing in the foundation of the housing market as shock waves — triggered by concern over a surge in bad subprime mortgages — jolted the stock market this week, sending the Dow Jones industrial average downward by more than 243 points, amid fears that a mortgage meltdown in the subprime lending sector could have broader economic implications. Warning signs already had begun to manifest themselves last year as the recent housing boom was starting to reverse. Although the trend started late in 2005, it accelerated to 1.2 million foreclosure filings in 2006, up 42 percent
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- Tuesday, December 16, 2008
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Local Market Perspective: Cape Coral, Fla.
The agents will be sharing their insights about what is happening on the ground in their local housing market, particularly as it relates to foreclosures. Your comments, questions and feedback are welcome. Gloria Tate Raso Realty, Inc. I work with buyers in my area; new jargon and issues are making buying a home more difficult than ever before. In our city, the bank has taken the property back but they may not Editor's Note: This is the first in a series of guest blog posts from members of the RealtyTrac Agent Network . It is great to see prices drop.
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- Tuesday, December 16, 2008
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Buying Bank-Owned REOs at the Auction - RealtyTrac
When banks take back foreclosed-upon homes, they sometimes hire auction houses to unload properties. All properties are sold "as is" and prospective buyers should inspect the homes prior to the auction, so they know what they are bidding on. Moreover, an owner or tenant living in the house may or may not be cooperative about moving out. Buying Bank-Owned REOs at the Auction Search Properties | Free 7-Day Trial Thanks to a sharp rise in foreclosure filings nationwide, homebuyers and real estate investors are increasingly likely to encounter bank-owned properties that are for sale at real estate auctions.
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- Tuesday, February 3, 2009
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Stop Home Foreclosure
How to Sell Your House Quickly When Facing Foreclosure By LaTonya S. Your lender may agree to accept the sale as total satisfaction of your mortgage obligation even if the proceeds of the sale are less than the amount that you actually owe. You must also be able to close on the sale of your house within one to two months. (Note: Johnson If you are currently in foreclosure, strongly consider selling your property as a backup plan. The object is to pay off all debt and expenses, walk away without a foreclosure or bankruptcy
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- Tuesday, February 3, 2009
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How to Buy HUD Home Foreclosures - RealtyTrac
Department of Housing and Urban Development (a HUD home) so long as they either have the cash in hand or can qualify for a loan to finance the purchase. HUD home foreclosures have already gone through the entire foreclosure process. Or at the very least a buyer can call a local real estate office and ask whether they have an agent or broker in the office who is approved to work with HUD homes . How Can I Buy HUD Home Foreclosures? Search Properties | Free 7-Day Trial Search nearly 650,000 Foreclosure and Government properties. More than 1 million total
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- Tuesday, February 3, 2009
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Bush Foreclosure Solution Just Adds Water
Bush came out with a public policy statement negating any possibility of either a homeowner, or a lender bailout, given the impact the current mortgage crisis is having on the nation’s housing economy. So it comes as a surprise of sorts that the White House issued a statement earlier this week supporting the recent passage of HR 3648 by the House of Representatives, while at the same time asking that a key provision of the bill be watered down to the point of making its implementation temporary at best. Charles Rangel (D-NY), Chairman of the House Ways and
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- Tuesday, December 16, 2008
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