The LA Times posted a great article highlighting how many homeowners facing foreclosure are being taken advantage of. The California Association of Realtors has been warning consumers for some time now against those companies that charge upfront fees to modify a loan. That is a DRE (Dept. of Real Estate) violation. Many companies get around it by connecting with a law firm and they call it something similar to a "retainer" fee, just like if you were going to hire a lawyer to handle any other legal matter. The fact of the matter is, this brings the dark cloud back to the Real Estate industry. It seems that there is never a shortage of the "fast-buck" scam artists when there are desperate people just looking for help. I am happy to read in this article that the autorities are cracking down on these scams, but the distressed homeowners are now left with very little options.
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-foreclosure-scams16-2009jul16,0,1422452.story
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Impact of FHA Loan Limits
National Association of Realtors® Calculates Impact of Increasing FHA Loan Limits
Increasing FHA loan limits will help an additional 138,000 Americans achieve the dream of homeownership and will allow nearly 200,000 homeowners to refinance and potentially keep their home, according to NAR research.
An economic impact study conducted by NAR earlier this month estimated that increasing the conforming loan limits for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac would result in as many as 500,000 refinanced loans and could help reduce foreclosures by as much as 210,000.
Additionally, over 300,000 additional home sales could be generated, housing inventory would be reduced and home prices would be strengthened by 2 to 3 percentage points.
-- “NAR Hails Passage of Economic Stimulus Package to Help Jumpstart Housing Market,” Realtor.org, Feb. 8, 2008.
Increasing FHA loan limits will help an additional 138,000 Americans achieve the dream of homeownership and will allow nearly 200,000 homeowners to refinance and potentially keep their home, according to NAR research.
An economic impact study conducted by NAR earlier this month estimated that increasing the conforming loan limits for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac would result in as many as 500,000 refinanced loans and could help reduce foreclosures by as much as 210,000.
Additionally, over 300,000 additional home sales could be generated, housing inventory would be reduced and home prices would be strengthened by 2 to 3 percentage points.
-- “NAR Hails Passage of Economic Stimulus Package to Help Jumpstart Housing Market,” Realtor.org, Feb. 8, 2008.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
"How is the Orange County Market?"
That is the standard question I am often asked when I meet someone new or when I talk to a friend, client, or past client. The truth is... Homes Are Selling!
I know that is a crazy concept to most of you due to the constant bashing we hear and read in the local media. Quite honestly, this couldn't be a better time to make a move. Whether you are a first-time buyer or an equity seller, you can not go wrong in this market. Give me a call and I'll break that thought down for you.
Call our market whatever you want (adjusting, bursting, correcting, etc.), blame it on whomever you feel must take responsibility (predetory lending, subprime meltdown, economic recession, etc). The fact remains that there is a reality to face here.
If you're looking for someone that tracks the local market, has the facts in black and white, and can provide a real-time blueprint of the market conditions and how you can benefit from it, call the ProMark Team of Coldwell Banker.
Dont forget to visit www.promarkteam.com
Mark Gundlach, Real Estate Consultant
949-768-2329/714-654-3750
promarkteam@gmail.com
I know that is a crazy concept to most of you due to the constant bashing we hear and read in the local media. Quite honestly, this couldn't be a better time to make a move. Whether you are a first-time buyer or an equity seller, you can not go wrong in this market. Give me a call and I'll break that thought down for you.
Call our market whatever you want (adjusting, bursting, correcting, etc.), blame it on whomever you feel must take responsibility (predetory lending, subprime meltdown, economic recession, etc). The fact remains that there is a reality to face here.
If you're looking for someone that tracks the local market, has the facts in black and white, and can provide a real-time blueprint of the market conditions and how you can benefit from it, call the ProMark Team of Coldwell Banker.
Dont forget to visit www.promarkteam.com
Mark Gundlach, Real Estate Consultant
949-768-2329/714-654-3750
promarkteam@gmail.com
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- Mark Gundlach (This Week In Real Estate)
- South Orange County, CA, United States
- Mark Gundlach has been a resident of South Orange County since 1986. For Mark, giving back to the community is a high priority. As a member of the Newport Beach Junior Chamber organization, Mark participates and raises money for charities such as the American Cancer Society and Rebuilding Together. Gundlach comes to HÔM Real Estate Group with a strong background in client service. Typically his clients are new to the market and have not worked with a real estate professional before, or those that may have had a challenging experience in the past. Mark provides his clients with a personalized blueprint of the real estate market, and details how they can benefit. Adapting to the changing market, Mark has extensive training in Short-Sale negotiations and has successfully assisted many clients in these specialized sales. Mark would love the opportunity to meet you and assist you in any way he can. If you or someone you know is in need of real estate services, contact him first. Conversely, if you think Mark could be a referral source for you, let him know how he can help you grow your business.