Archive for April, 2009

Mortgage Forgivess Debt Relief Act of 2007 Is Extended Through 2012

Thursday, April 30th, 2009 Posted in Loan Modification, Real Estate Buyers and Sellers, repost | Comments Off

In December of 2007 Congress signed into law the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act. Under regular circumstances, when a lender chooses to forgive all or part of a borrower’s debt, the forgiven amount is ... Read more..

What You Need To Know To Start Your First Compost Pile

Sunday, April 26th, 2009 Posted in "Green" Living, Real Estate Buyers and Sellers, repost | Comments Off

How is it that people turn garden waste and kitchen scraps into “black gold” that they can use in and on the soil around their trees, flowers, shrubs, vegetables and plants? ... Read more..

Some New “Rules” Banks Are “Enforcing” If You Want A Home Equity Line Of Credit Or Mortgage

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009 Posted in Loan Modification, Real Estate Buyers and Sellers, repost | Comments Off

The days when a financial advisor counseled a homeowner to keep a $50,000 home equity line of credit (Heloc) open as a financial cushion, are over. As the economy, and subsequently the housing market, ... Read more..

Beautify Your Home’s Landscape With These Lovely Old Standbys

Monday, April 20th, 2009 Posted in Landscaping, Real Estate Buyers and Sellers, repost | Comments Off

Always beautiful, the following shrubs should be taken into consideration when you want to improve your home’s landscaping. These shrubs were found on almost every homestead owned by our grandparents. They have not ... Read more..

Options For Foreclosure: Part II

Saturday, April 18th, 2009 Posted in Foreclosure, Real Estate Buyers and Sellers, repost | Comments Off

With the large number of foreclosures that are occurring all over the United States, people should know the many options they have to avoid one. Here are additional options (Part II.) for ... Read more..

Options For Foreclosure: Part I

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009 Posted in Foreclosure, Real Estate Buyers and Sellers, repost | Comments Off

Today in the United States there are more and more homeowners facing the devastating financial challenge of foreclosure. Many times it can be avoided. Here are some options (Part I.) for ... Read more..

Avoiding Possible Short Sale Mistakes: Part II

Saturday, April 11th, 2009 Posted in Real Estate Buyers and Sellers, Short Sale, repost | Comments Off

Considering a short sale can be a daunting task if you are not armed with all of the necessary information regarding this type of transaction. Following are additional mistakes or ... Read more..

Avoid Possible Short Sale Problems And Mistakes Before You Make Them! Part I

Wednesday, April 8th, 2009 Posted in Real Estate Buyers and Sellers, Short Sale, repost | Comments Off

Considering a short sale can be a daunting task because it is a bit more complicated than a traditional home sale. Knowing what some of the common short sale mistakes are and their ... Read more..

Here Are The Seven Short Sale “Myths” That Could Lead You Right Into Foreclosure

Sunday, April 5th, 2009 Posted in Real Estate Buyers and Sellers, Short Sale, repost | Comments Off

If you currently are in a situation where you must sell your home and you owe more on your home than what it is worth to sell, a short sale ... Read more..

If You Are Interested In Understanding What Qualifies You For A Short Sale, Here Are The Three Things Lenders Look For

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009 Posted in Real Estate Buyers and Sellers, Short Sale, repost | Comments Off

Today many people are interested in Short Sales as a way to avoid Foreclosure. If you are interested in knowing more about a somewhat complicated transaction, here are the three ... Read more..