Monthly Archives: December 2012

HOPE NOW: 5.9M Completed Mods Since 2007; Short Sales Increase

Short sales continued to increase in October, while foreclosure starts fell, according to data from HOPE NOW, an industry alliance of mortgage servicers, investors, mortgage insurers, and nonprofit counselors. Completed short sales reached 38,518 in October, representing a 13 percent … Continue reading

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New Guidelines For Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac Released

Great news for Temecula and Murrieta homeowners that potentially need to do a short sale and have loans backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac! As of November 1, 2012 the Federal Housing Finance Authority initiated new Standard Short Sale … Continue reading

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Short sales and Bankruptcy from Bank of America

Bank of America can review a short sale offer while the loan is in an active bankruptcy. To complete a short sale and issue the approval letter, the bankruptcy documents must be filed and approved by the court. Any final … Continue reading

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MSNBC Clip about Loan Mod Problem’s

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The Consequences of Walking Away

 Have you had a conversation with someone in the last 30 days about the consequences of walking away from your mortgage? If the answer is yes, you are not alone. With an estimated 11 million people underwater on their mortgage, … Continue reading

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Taxes Owed After Short Sale or Foreclosure? | IRS Form 982, Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act

After a short sale or a foreclosure, will there be taxes owed on the ‘forgiven debt’? Consult your CPA for more details, but the bottom line is: most  homeowners will not owe tax on the forgiven amount. Prior to the … Continue reading

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