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Short Sales Might Get Easier???? I’ll Believe It When I See IT!!

May11
"Falling Short" - Generation Song   Short-sales have been a challenge in our market for the last few years. New legislation is supposed to make it better. My personal experience is that, "I'll believe it when I see it"!! But, of course, I hope that it's true!! Here is an article from RisMedia: (MCT)—The short sale process could get a lot quicker starting this summer under new rules that will require lenders to respond to offers within a month. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the nation’s two largest mortgage backers, will implement the guidelines on June 15. The changes requ… Read More

“After-Shocks” – Lasting Effects of Getting Your Mortgage Debt Cancelled!

March29
"After Shock Song" "After-Shocks":  When Mortgage Debt is Cancelled The Mortgage Forgiveness Relief Act of 2007 was passed by Congress to avoid additional financial hardship that some homeowners might experience due to a foreclosure or short sale. The law affects mortgage relief that occurs from January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2012. The forgiveness is only applicable to taxpayers' principal residence and only acquisition debt used to buy, build or improve the home. The additional cash taken out when refinancing a home will not be eligible for the relief unless it is used for capital im… Read More

Buying a Home After a Short-Sale or Foreclosure!

November16
"Songs of Hope" - Mashup/Various Artists Many people have gone through a Short-Sale or Foreclosure in the past several years in the Portland Oregon area (as well as throughout the country) and are under a false impression that they have to wait a decade or longer to buy again. Here's the reality on waiting periods: Foreclosure  -  3 years for FHA (Federal Housing Administration - a government backed loan) or Conventional financing, 2 years for VA  (Veterans Administration - a government backed loan).  There are some other benefits to FHA/VA financing that make these loans very a… Read More

Life is Full of Competitions! How Do You Win in Portland Real Estate?

September8
"Winning" - the Charlie Sheen song (on ITunes) Competing with Cash I have recently had Portland metro real estate listings that have received cash offers AND I've been representing buyers in multiple offer situations up against cash offers. It's just not fair (unless you are the buyer with cash)!   29% of all sales in the US made in June and July 2011 were cash. How does a buyer who needs a mortgage compete with a cash buyer?  And, why the "uptick" in cash offers.  A sideline note:  have you looked at the stock & bond market numbers lately?  Many people are "parking" their mone… Read More
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