Archive for the ‘Foreclosures’ Category

This time, the sequel is better than the original

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

Rarely is a movie sequel better than the original. I feared that HARP II (Home Affordable Refinance Program) would be another empty “cotton candy” promise from Washington with a lot of fluff and no substance.

This Year’s Summer Trends

Tuesday, October 18th, 2011

There is no question that Denver enjoyed a good summer selling season. The combination of low inventory, good prices, low interest rates, and pent up buyer demand has most brokerage firms well ahead of last year’s numbers.

Consumers Deserve Better

Tuesday, September 13th, 2011

Chances are, if you have been in the real estate market over the last four years, you would have looked at a foreclosure, bid on a foreclosure, bought a foreclosure or know someone who has.

Portfolio and Private Money Mortgages

Thursday, August 11th, 2011

Nature abhors a vacuum. With the tightening in the mortgage market we have seen an increase in portfolio and private, also known as hard money, loans to fill the void created since subprime mortgage products have become extinct.

The Foreclosures Are Not Coming

Tuesday, August 9th, 2011

Every spring right around March, I start hearing all the alarms, all the warning bells, and all the Doom Sayers crying, “The Foreclosures Are Coming, The Foreclosures Are Coming!!!”

The Foreclosures Are Not Coming!!!

Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011

Every year people hear that a mass amount of foreclosures will be dumped on the market and every year it doesn’t happen in Colorado.

My Favorite Misconceptions

Tuesday, July 5th, 2011

There are misconceptions about every business or trade, so real estate is not immune. Over the last several years, I have heard plenty of misconceptions about buying, selling, investing, or practicing real estate.

Zero interest HUD loan for unemployed homeowners facing foreclosure

Thursday, June 30th, 2011

HUD, in conjunction with NeighborWorks America, announced Monday a new program to help homeowners facing foreclosure due to involuntary unemployment, underemployment, economic conditions, or a medical condition.

Less Inventory

Tuesday, June 14th, 2011

It’s not your job to pay attention to MLS statistics, but it is mine. In May, there were still an incredibly low amount of homes on the market.

Two FHA mortgages at the same time?

Thursday, May 26th, 2011

Is it possible to have two FHA mortgages without jumping through a lot of hoops? Maybe.