Real Estate

August 23, 2010

The Automatic Stay In Bankruptcy

The instant bankruptcy is filed, for either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13, a protective umbrella called the automatic stay is triggered which protects the debtor and […]
August 20, 2010

Negative Equity Refinance Program

Starting September 7, 2010, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) will offer a new refinance program to qualifying underwater homeowners.  To be able to participate in the […]
August 17, 2010

Changes Ahead to FIRPTA

Before convening on its August break, the House of Representatives passed the Real Estate Jobs and Investment Act of 2010.  The bill advances the real estate […]
August 11, 2010

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Or Loan Modification?

Rarely does a loan modification include a principal reduction.  The typical loan modification only deals with the first mortgage and will only reduce the monthly payment, […]
August 9, 2010

FHA Program for Underwater Homeowners

Beginning September 7th, the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) will offer FHA-insured mortgages to qualifying borrowers who have a non-FHA mortgage.  To be eligible, the borrower must […]
August 6, 2010

Fannie Mae: Friend or Foe?

Fannie Mae has unleashed a new website purporting to give consumers a new opportunity to explore options regarding their home loans including, but not limited to, […]
July 29, 2010

Las Vegas Home Prices Continue To Fall

Unfortunately, Las Vegas home prices bucked the national trend by falling in May according to Standard & Poor’s monthly S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices report.  Prices in […]