Effective Februray 1, 2011 updates to the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives (HAFA) Program will take affect. These guidelines may help…
Treasury Updates HAFA Program
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Short Sales Edge Out Bank Owned Sales In Sparks-Spanish Springs For November
Real Estate Market Trends
Once again more short sales have closed in the Sparks-Spanish Springs market area according to data from the Northern Nevada…
Short Sale: Can I Afford It?
Home Selling
New statistics show that 1 in 7 homeowners are facing difficulty paying thier mortgage. Homeowners facing these issues often wonder how…
Sparks Area 3rd Quarter – Short Sales On Top
Real Estate Market Trends
According to data from the Northern Nevada Regional MLS, sales in the Sparks area (which includes Spanish Springs and Wingfield…
Foreclosure Freeze – Not a Get Out of Mortgage Free Card
Home Selling
There is a lot of news out there about the recent foreclosure “freezes” or moritoriums. What does this mean to…
With this housing crisis, many of us need a Fresh Start
Home Selling
Introducing Dickson’s Fresh Start – a program to help restore your financial stability and buying power. We understand the devastating…
Know Your Options – Struggling Homeowners Should Seek Help Early
Home Selling
If you are struggling making your mortgage payments you need to seek help as early as possible to avoid foreclosure. …
Affects of Short Sale & Foreclosure on Credit & Ability To Purchase
Home Selling
The National Association of REALTORS released some updated infomation on the affects of short sale, foreclosure, bankruptcy and deed-in-lieu of…
Digging yourself out of a mortgage mess
Home Selling
A good article for the Wall Street Journal. Digging yourself out of a mortgage mess.
Foreclosure vs REO
Home Selling
An REO (Real Estate Owned) is a property that goes back to the mortgage company after an unsuccessful foreclosure auction…