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Why Doesn’t Every Realtor in the Country Know About This?
Written on 31 Aug, 2014 at 19:49
Now, you tell me... why doesn't every single Realtor in the country know about this older-buyer assistance program from HUD? I know it's relatively new... since 2009... but that's still five years ago. How long should it take... (Continue reading)
And Here’s to You Mr. & Mrs. Robinson ““ Will Quiet Title Hold Up in California?
Written on 29 Aug, 2014 at 20:33
I just want to point out that California homeowners should not be in any sort of hurry to follow in the footsteps of Robinson v. MERS. While I understand why many homeowners would describe this case in positive terms...... (Continue reading)
IF YOU’RE 62+ AND STILL PAYING A MORTGAGE… Here are 7 Reasons You Can End Up in Foreclosure and How to Protect Your Home Now
Written on 26 Aug, 2014 at 18:22
Now, I'm not saying that anyone should have known about any of this. The fact is that his article, and others I've written in the recent past, appear to be the first in the country to propose switching to... (Continue reading)
Mortgage Originations Are Down by 60-70% Year-Over-Year… But Everything’s Okay
Written on 20 Aug, 2014 at 5:13
So, the mortgage industry has seen originations fall in a single year by 60-70 percent, but the housing markets are okay, in fact they're recovering all around us every day, and prices are up. ... (Continue reading)
Use a Reverse Mortgage to Prevent Foreclosure and to Leave Your Home to the Kids Free and Clear
Written on 19 Aug, 2014 at 19:09
In fact, by doing it with a HECM mortgage, you increase your chances of being able to leave your home to your kids free and clear because you've eliminated the risk that you'll end up in foreclosure because you couldn't... (Continue reading)
Why the Media Misinforming Seniors on Reverse Mortgages is Wrong and Even Dangerous
Written on 14 Aug, 2014 at 8:28
And reverse mortgages keep homes safe from foreclosure, and millions of seniors have lost homes from foreclosure over the last five years. Many were denied loan modifications because they had equity in their homes. I can't help but... (Continue reading)
Finally, Florida & Connecticut AGs Shut Down Mass Joinder Lawsuit Scams
Written on 12 Aug, 2014 at 9:15
The real danger of mass joinder lawsuit scams is that the homeowners wouldn't find out for several years that they'd been scammed, when finally a court dismissed their suits, and they were harder for authorities to police and shut down... (Continue reading)
Gifts From My Father… And Mom Let Him Live.
Written on 8 Aug, 2014 at 6:59
But, make no mistake about it... that evening back in the late 60's... Mom let him live. She let him off with a song about a Kenmore dishwasher from Sears... a song that sounded a lot like "Home on... (Continue reading)
Was it worth it? Yeah, to me it definitely was. (For you maybe the reverse is true.)
Written on 8 Aug, 2014 at 5:47
If you switch your traditional mortgage to a reverse mortgage and you miss a payment, no one cares... if you miss three payments, no one cares... want to take the whole year off and make no mortgage payments... perfectly fine...... (Continue reading)
I Don’t Care What the Media Says, Housing Market is Horrible, and Homeowners Still Suffering through the Loan Mod Process
Written on 5 Aug, 2014 at 19:51
I know what sorts of headlines run rampant through the media these days. It's nothing new... it's been going on non-stop since at least 2008. It's also utter and complete nonsense.... (Continue reading)
Even with $2 million in the bank, you should still have a reverse mortgage
Written on 5 Aug, 2014 at 4:17
Having saved $2 million in your retirement nest egg is a wonderful accomplishment, and if you've done so, you are to be commended. But, it does not mean that you have nothing to worry about when facing what could... (Continue reading)