In 2006, the housing boom in the US began to cool down and increasing foreclosure news is constantly heard from media networks. Homeowners began to lose their homes or are threatened with foreclosures because they have failed to keep up with the payments on their mortgage.In cities where subprime mortgages are prevalent, foreclosure of homes also became widespread. MS Foreclosure for example. Unfortunately this has led to a decrease in home...more
According to foreclosure news in the state of Florida, the number foreclosed homes that are in the market in August 2009 is still at nearly record levels. And while the housing market remained in a state of crisis, home prices continued their downward trend and this was evident in the foreclosure listings. More than 62,000 homes began their journey towards foreclosure in the state of Florida during the month of August. This was the second highest...more
According to foreclosure news in the state of Florida, the number foreclosed homes that are in the market in August 2009 is still at nearly record levels. And as market levels lingered at record lows, the prices for homes continued to fall as indicated in the foreclosure listings. In the month of August, the state of Florida witnessed more than 62,000 foreclosure filings. This was the second highest level for the Sunshine State and represented a rise of more than 10 percent. Initial default notices during this month increased by 12 percent while scheduled auctions rose by 13 percent. Therefore, for home buyers who are seeking very low priced homes, such as real estate investors, foreclosure news in Florida remained encouraging.An effective way to search for those homes that have been foreclosed by government-backed agencies and banks and are in the market at bargain prices when compared to their market values, are foreclosure news and listings. These properties are either government foreclosures or repo homes. These developments may be regarded as negative events for those who are losing their properties but they are positive developments for those who could not previously afford...more
Foreclosure news in Florida reveals that the number of foreclosed properties that are up for sale is still at almost record levels in August 2009. And while the housing market remained in a state of crisis, home prices continued their downward trend and this was evident in the foreclosure listings. In the month of August, the state of Florida...more
There are many stumbling blocks that can happen between deciding that now is the time to buy a home and actually securing a mortgage, finding a home and moving in. You must look at your finances in an impartial way be truthful with yourself. Most people dont even know where they spend money so the first step is to find out where your money goes ...more
Your living arrangements are very important to you no doubt. Everyone needs to have some peace in their home. You need to be generally happy with the area that you live in for one thing. You also need to be in a place that is fully functional. Sometimes it takes a little time to get your house just the way you like it. If you have an older home you may be fixing it up little by little and that can be extremely tiresome.There is a lot that you can do to a house to make it more comfortable and to your liking. If you don't like the neighborhood though, you are out of luck. Unless you live in a trailer the house will not be moving. You might have to sell so you can get someplace that makes you happy. If you want to sell, you need to do a few things to make the house look better. There are simple things that will just cost you some elbow grease that will make a big difference with the appeal. Start on the outside because no one will want to see the inside if it looks bad out front.If you are like most rehabbers you will get fed up from time to time with the mess and all the different projects going on at once. Especially if you are doing several at a time rather than sticking to one...more
How You Can Save Yourself from Foreclosure?If youre facing foreclosure on your home, there is new hope on the horizon. As part of the stimulus program passed by Congress, the Home Affordable Modification program can help you save your home and...more
If youre a first time homebuyer in Austin, Texas, there are quite a few resources available to you. Buying a home for the first time is very exciting but it can also be a time of confusion and stress. Making a large investment like a home purchase...more
Now that youve found the perfect home for your family, its time to take a look into making sure that your family will enjoy their new home in safety. The majority of accidents that happen to people occur in the safety of your own home; its even...more
Larger Down PaymentNowadays, its hard to get a lender to approve a 10 percent down payment on a home for sale. Its typical to see 80/20 mortgages around; some even require larger down payments. Offering a large down payment is the common practice of...more
You know the importance of keeping your Irving home neat and orderly while it is on the market. Youve cleaned, de-cluttered and have given your home a thorough cleaning in anticipation of putting it on the market. However, have you taken the time to...more
Weve all become quite accustomed to hearing about the dismal real estate market and the countless homes that are sitting on the market, just waiting to be sold.Dont believe everything you hear; at least when it comes to the Dallas-Fort Worth area.New...more