Archive for the ‘Government’ Category

HARP program for underwater homeowners: Will the sequel be better than the original?

Thursday, November 17th, 2011

Most of the time, the sequel to a movie is never as good as the original. Recently the federal government announced that it was reviving the Home Ownership Refinancing Program (HARP) allowing homeowners who owe more their home is worth to refinance.

VA Funding Fee update October 6, 2011

Thursday, October 13th, 2011

In many areas of life today, the only constant is change. This is especially true in the mortgage industry. Nothing like moving the goal posts during a game to keep make things exciting.

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.

FHA Down Payment to increase by 286 percent?

Thursday, March 17th, 2011

I wish the 286% increase is a typo on my part, however, this is one of the changes that may impact the housing market in the near future.

The Train Is Leaving the Station

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011

I want to dispel one myth right away, and that is, Realtors do not utter the sentence “It’s a great time to buy” 365 days a year.

Critical Information to my Home Buyers

Friday, February 11th, 2011

I have been working on a newspaper column for the Denver Post and I am uncovering some critical information that I thought I should pass on to my home buyers NOW before the column comes out.

Geothermal Is HOT

Tuesday, January 25th, 2011

In the last several years, you have been hearing a lot about the “Green Movement.” That means finding ways to be more energy efficient while having a minimal negative impact on the environment.

The Tax Credit Is Expiring

Tuesday, November 30th, 2010

Many people know that the Bush Tax Cuts are set to expire Dec 31st. How many people know that the Green Energy Tax Credit is also expiring on Dec 31st?

No Good Options, Part One

Monday, November 1st, 2010

Over the last 18 months to two years, I have heard people talking about the fact that there are “no good options for them to stay in their homes.” I have heard horror stories about having to deal with the banks on these issues.

Potentially vs Realistically

Tuesday, September 14th, 2010

The Associated Press, on Wednesday, released more information about the new FHA program to help homeowners who owe more than their home is worth.