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2011 April · The Foreclosure Compendium

Archive for April, 2011

Flipping Foreclosures

Friday, April 29th, 2011

Flipping foreclosures is one of the most profitable real estate investing strategies around. If you want to learn how to flip houses and create financial freedom foreclosure investing is your ticket.
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The Home Affordable Foreclosure Program

Friday, April 29th, 2011

The HAFA is a great option for homeowners in fear of foreclosure. Check out the requirements to determine if you are eligible.
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The “Big Bad Bank” Mentality

Friday, April 29th, 2011

The reality is that there are very few valid defenses to loan default. If banks continue to be blamed for the foreclosure crisis, and delays keep properties from being turned over to new owners, real estate values and the economy in general will remain stagnant.
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Why Is It Taking So Long to Foreclose, I Mean Avoid Foreclosure Under the Mortgage Modification Plan

Thursday, April 28th, 2011

When people first emailed with tales of their stalled or failed mortgage modifications, I could only give answers based on what I’d heard in casual conversation or scanned in news items. Why is it taking so long? The obvious answer has to be something to do with bureaucracy and the usual red tape when government […]

ForeclosureGate: The Federal Reserve Investigates Improper Foreclosure

Thursday, April 28th, 2011

The Internet is abuzz with ‘ForeclosureGate’ talk and refers to investigations conducted by the Federal Reserve against mortgage lenders. While the foreclosure fiasco began 3 years ago, few suspected banks would go to the level they have to repossess real estate caused by loan default.
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Why Charlotte Foreclosures May Be Exactly What You’ve Been Looking For

Wednesday, April 27th, 2011

Home buyers are finding cheap houses in Charlotte, North Carolina foreclosure listings like never before. Southern charm, convenient to work and shopping, and available in a range of affordable prices makes Charlotte foreclosures highly popular. Charlotte NC foreclosures include distressed properties in Myers Park and artistic enclaves in North Davidson.
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Foreclosed Homes For Sale - Things To Know Before Buying

Wednesday, April 27th, 2011

Some people may not appreciate the thought of making money on someone else’s losses, but right now as we speak there are thousands of foreclosed homes for sale at way below market value. These are houses that have been foreclosed, due to the previous owner’s nonpayment, and sold by the lenders at discounted value. The […]

Cooperative Short Sales - Really?

Tuesday, April 26th, 2011

Short sales are very difficult transactions, but Bank of America is working on a new “Cooperative Short Sale” program that may change everything. Cooperative short sales are eliminate the long wait usually associated with short sales.
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Home Purchase: Buying A Home After Foreclosure

Tuesday, April 26th, 2011

Is there a possibility of purchasing a property after foreclosure? What do you need to do in order to be able buy a new home after foreclosure? As we have heard, tons of homeowners lost their homes after failing to pay their mortgage. Although they have lost their homes, many of them wants to own […]

Student Loans and Foreclosure Consequences

Monday, April 25th, 2011

When your income is down, expenses are out of control and the mortgage is like an albatross round your neck, a foreclosure appears to be a tempting solution. The anticipated relief will be deceptive and short lived. The monetized foreclosure consequences will be real and long lasting. The unforeseen repercussions on student loans will be […]