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248 Homes set to foreclose any day now in Carlsbad CA!

248 Homes set to foreclose any day now in Carlsbad CA! GET YOUR FREE LIST OF FORECLOSURE PROPERTIES Were they trying to modify their loans? The sad truth is that probably were. Loan modification hopes lead more people into foreclose than anything else I have seen. I remember in 2007, when I would work on short sales, the lenders would say to me. “Do your clients want to stay in their homes?” I would say yes and [ ... ]
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Carlsbad Real Estate Home Search Total Access FREE MLS

Are you looking to buy a home in Carlsbad ~ Aviara CA? My Name is Michael-Edward Cruz and I want to help you get started. Need more personalized service? I can help you with: Customized Alerts of specific areas, sale types, features, ect…ect… I can show you homes NOT on the internet. I can show you home that are not on sale YET. Not in my service area? Not to worry, I network with agents throughout California and can find a quality agent for you. I will help you avoid poor representation. FREE MLS SEARCH Michael-Edward Cruz Broker Associate with Solutions Real Estate Lic 01758933 [ ... ]
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Fannie, Freddie Pressed to Reduce Mortgages

Fannie, Freddie Pressed to Reduce Mortgages Source: Wall Street Journal, Nick Timiraos, Alan Zibel (12/08/10) The Obama administration is pressuring Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to write down “underwater” home loans through fledgling FHA and Treasury programs. The aim of the initiatives is to reduce loan balances, which Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been reluctant to do because it would deepen their losses. However, the Obama administration wants to reduce the threat to the housing market posed by home owners believed to be at risk of default should their personal finances or home prices worsen. Do you think this [ ... ]
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Carlsbad Real Estate | Realtor | Foreclosure Info from Fannie and Freddie

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR? No Foreclosures Over the Holidays Source: CNNMoney, Les Christie (12/03/2010) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are freezing all foreclosure evictions on the mortgage loans they own or back from Dec. 20 through Jan. 3. “If the property is occupied, our foreclosure attorneys will suspend the eviction to provide a greater measure of certainty to families during the holidays,” says Anthony Renzi, executive vice president of single family portfolio management at Freddie Mac. Most of the large banks, including Bank of America, J.P. Morgan Chase, and Wells Fargo, already observe a moratorium through the New Year, unless [ ... ]

Carlsbad Real Estate Short Sales | Short Sale Week | JR Lien Issues with Short Sale Expert Troy Huerta

AVOID SHORT SALE NIGHTMARES I am here at Peet’s Coffee & Tea in the Carlsbad Community of Bressi Ranch with Troy Huerta Broker/Realtor/Short Sale Expert and Mentor, to discuss issues that one can have when trying to do a short sale and avoid foreclosure. JR Liens What are JR Liens? JR Liens are loans or financial obligations that are attached to your property and are not in ‘first position’. So, for example if you have two loans, your first mortgage is in first position all others are ‘JR LIENS’. Most of the time the first mortgage is in first position, unless [ ... ]

Carlsbad Real Estate | Short Sale Week with Michael-Edward Cruz Carlsbad Short Sale Certified Specialist

Does this remind you of dealing with your lender? We have been working on short sales since 2007 and this is how they seemed to us back then. This week I will outline key strategies that help us (Realtors) close short sales. As you know short sales can be difficult, but do you know what makes them difficult? I will explain what to avoid. We will also outline what can make or break your short sale. As well as things that you must consider if you decide to short sale your home. If you need a seasoned specialist but [ ... ]

Carlsbad Real Estate Broker | Aviara, La Costa, Bressi Ranch | What are Mello Roos ?

What are Mello Roos? As always, today’s families recognize the importance of living in a community that’s as desirable as their home itself. Mello-Roos enables critical community facilities to be provided whenever they’re needed at a lower cost ultimately to homeowners. By doing so, Mello-Roos ensures a higher quality of life… READ MORE ABOUT MELLO ROOS

Carlsbad Real Estate | California Association of Realtors releases Third Quarter Real Estate Report: First time buyer affordability index of Households in California FTB-HAI

HOMES ARE MORE AFFORDABLE IN THE 3RD QUARTER IN CALIFORNIA Can the economy support this? Forgot to mention FHA buyers, on the video. The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) this week issued its third quarter First-time Buyer Housing Affordability Index (FTB-HAI), which indicates the percentage of households in California who could afford an entry-level home in the state during that period. The percentage of first-time buyers who could afford to purchase an entry-level home in California [ ... ]

Learn About Tax Credit for Homeowners

Tax Credits for Solar Water Heaters A federal tax credit makes energy-efficient solar water heaters a more affordable and sustainable option for many homeowners. Read Tax Credits for Replacing Heating and Cooling Systems Upgrading to an energy-efficient heating and cooling system can save hundreds on your utility bills and earn you a tax credit worth as much as $1,500. Read Tax Credits for Replacing Your Roof Replacing your roof with a qualifying [ ... ]