Short Sale Myths A short sale can be an excellent solution for homeowners who must sell and owe more on their homes than they are worth. Unfortunately, a number of myths about short sales have developed, and it is important to understand the reality of this process should you find it meets your current needs….
Tag Archive: Westchester County Foreclosure Tips
FREE FORECLOSURE PREVENTION WORKSHOP!!!
DO YOU KNOW ANYONE WHO: • Is facing foreclosure? • Is behind on their mortgage? • Has to sell their home but can’t? • Has lost their job? • Is feeling overwhelmed by all of the above? Join us to get the FACTS, the TRUTHS and the INSIGHT you need to protect yourself. WHEN: Tuesday,…
Short Sales vs Foreclosures – The Real Deal
I thought this was a great article on describing the benefits of not going into a foreclosure. read more… Editor’s Note: Short sales and preforeclosures are two home types that constitute a growing subset of bargain homes that also includes properties referred to as “distressed” and “auction” homes. With many Americans facing the very real…
Want to Refinance? Heed These 10 Appraisal Tips
Refinancing in today’s credit-crunched market can be challenging at best. A successful refinance all begins with the appraisal, used to set the maximum amount you’re allowed to borrow against your home. The problem is, in today’s market, sinking home values are often lowering appraisals as well. If you are considering refinancing your home, heeding these…
7 Tips for Westchester County First-Time Home Buyers
A year after the financial collapse of 2008, the housing market is very different than it was before the foreclosure crisis. Here are seven bits of wisdom from economists and financial planners for anyone contemplating a home purchase today: * Old-fashioned basics are more important than ever. The safest way to purchase a home…
Option Arms Set to Reset in Westchester County NY
Payment option adjustable rate mortgages are about to go through major resets, sending federal and state regulators scurrying to withstand a new wave of defaults and foreclosures. The impending changes were a major topic of conversation when the state magistrates met with Obama administration officials to discuss strategies for combating mortgage fraud. “Payment option ARMs…
Home Sales Jump Up in Westchester County
The Commerce Department reported new home sales jumped 9.6% in July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 433,000 from an upwardly revised rate of 395,000 in June. July’s sales pace was the highest since September 2008. Economists had expected a sales pace of 390,000 units. The Conference Board reported that its consumer confidence index…
Moving Done Right into Your Westchester Home
Moving Done Right into Your Westchester County NY Home. ________________________________________ With more than 40 million Americans moving each year, the Department of Transportation (DOT), which oversees the moving industry, receives up to 4,000 complaints each year. Most of these complaints stem from damaged goods and overcharging. If you have clients planning a move, here are…
5 Reasons Why You Should Build Your Westchester County Business Website with WordPress.org
You need a business website to market your products and services, but you don’t have the money to invest in an ad agency to help you build and maintain a website from scratch. What can you do? Simple! WordPress.org provides the perfect solution to creating a low cost, easily maintained website. Take a look at…
3 Ways to Expand your Online Resume
Use these 3 daily social marketing strategies to maximize you ROI online: 1. Automate: Reputation management is very critical online. Say what you think, and make it your opinion only. Set up Google and Yahoo alerts for your name and for the neighboorhoods you serve, or want to serve. You may also want to subscribe…