GSEs release HAFA guidelines

Jun. 11, 2010

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Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSE) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac last week released guidelines for implementing the Treasury Dept.’s Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program (HAFA). The new guidelines apply to loans owned or guaranteed by the

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Foreclosure filings decline 3% in May

Jun. 11, 2010

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Foreclosure activity in the U.S. continued to level off in May with the number of homes caught up in some stage of the process falling 3% from April, a real estate firm said.

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Profiteers, Not Government, To Blame for Housing Crisis

Jun. 11, 2010

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Former HUD Secretary Henry Cisneros placed the blame for the recent housing crisis on “unscrupulous interests” that fueled reckless lending and weak regulation rather than housing policies of the past two decades.

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Costly Homeseller Mistakes

Jun. 11, 2010

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Which of These Costly Homeseller Mistakes Will You Make When You Sell Your Home?

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California State Teacher’s Retirement System Program

Jun. 7, 2010

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California State Teacher’s Retirement System Program

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Foreclosures plateau - finally. Repossessions soar

Jun. 6, 2010

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Foreclosures plateau - finally. Repossessions soar

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Recasting of Amortizing Loans

Jun. 6, 2010

Recasting of Amortizing Loans

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Luxury Sales Bounce Back

Jun. 6, 2010

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Luxury Sales Bounce Back

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More Bank-Owned Homes Likely to Hit the Market

Jun. 6, 2010

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More Bank-Owned Homes Likely to Hit the Market

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Private Mortgage Insurance Easier to Obtain

Jun. 6, 2010

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Private Mortgage Insurance Easier to Obtain

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Seller concession rules for FHA mortgages to be changed!

Jun. 6, 2010

Seller concession rules for FHA mortgages to be changed

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New home shortage

May. 25, 2010

Can it be possible? Despite the housing bust and high foreclosure rates, in some areas real estate agents are complaining that they don't have enough homes to sell.

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Foreclosed homeowners owing thousands to lenders

May. 25, 2010

California’s real estate association is warning people who lose — or are in danger of losing — their homes to foreclosure that they could face a hefty lawsuit from the lender, even after handing over the keys.

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Lenders 11th Hour Loan Requirements

May. 25, 2010

If you're thinking about applying for a home mortgage this year, here's some important news: Beginning June 1, your lender is likely to order a second full credit sc The last-minute credit report will be designed to find out whether you've obtained — or

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