Category Archives: Mortgage Foregiveness Act

How To Choose A Short Sale Realtor in Temecula California.

Have you ever found yourself in a bit of a financial rut? You may understand that you might be headed for foreclosure. If you think you are just about out of choices, a short sale may be in your best … Continue reading

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Making Home Affordable Program

There is help for homeowners in the Temecula and Murrieta area’s of Riverside County. If you would like more information about the Making Home Affordable program please give us a call we are here to help! For questions about Making … Continue reading

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CitiMortgage to Launch Home Rental Program as Foreclosure Alternative

CitiMortgage announced the launch of the Home Rental Program, a program designed to provide an alternative to foreclosure and allow eligible borrowers to stay in their homes. The Home Rental Program will be managed by Carrington Capital Management, LLC and … Continue reading

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Mortgage debt relief law extended through 2013

Mortgage Debt Forgiveness extended Late last night, Congress reached a settlement in the “fiscal cliff” negotiations.  As a result, the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act has been extended for another year.  The measure will continue to exempt from taxation mortgage … Continue reading

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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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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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Looks Like The Mortgage Forgiveness Act Possibly Headed for Extension

We understand this week that the federal Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007, which gives a massive tax exemption to some distressed homeowners after a short sale, will be extended before it expires at the end of this year. The … Continue reading

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