Elk Grove Real Estate – Sacramento Real Estate – Short Sales – Distressed Property Solutions, Stacey Wilson Realtor CRS

Release: FHA Launches Short-Refi Opportunity for Underwater Homeowners – September 7, 2010

Posted on 04. Sep, 2010 by Stacey.

 In an effort to help responsible homeowners who owe more on their mortgage than the value of their property, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today provided details on the adjustment to its refinance program which was announced earlier this year that will enable lenders to provide additional refinancing options to homeowners who [...]

Continue Reading

Strategic Default?

Posted on 10. Aug, 2010 by Stacey.

Continue Reading

Foreclosure activity increases nationwide

Posted on 04. Aug, 2010 by Stacey.

A new report shows 154 of the 206 U.S. metropolitan areas with a population of 200,000 or more posted year-over-year increases in foreclosure activity.  The report by RealtyTrac® also showed nine of the 10 metro areas with the highest foreclosure rates experienced declines.  Four states—Florida, California, Nevada, and Arizona—accounted for the top 20 metro foreclosure [...]

Continue Reading

Bank Loss Mitigation – Training Video

Posted on 27. Jul, 2010 by Stacey.

Continue Reading

HAMP Redefault Rate Less Than 2% After Six Months

Posted on 21. Jul, 2010 by Stacey.

New data from the Treasury shows that the redefault rate for the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) is far lower than many critics have projected and well below typical industry averages. According to the July report, the re-default rate (90 or more days past due) for homeowners in permanent modifications for at least six months [...]

Continue Reading

Posted on 17. Jul, 2010 by Stacey.

Click here if you or someone you know is having trouble making the mortgage payments…

Continue Reading

Tiny house transforms man’s life

Posted on 17. Jul, 2010 by Stacey.

Second Act: Living Small.  Jay Shafer went from 4,000 square feet house, to just 89 square feet.  See his liberating story and how this experience has turned into a business for him.

Continue Reading

The 10 Biggest Mistakes Sellers Make

Posted on 09. Jul, 2010 by Stacey.

You’ll sell your house faster — and for more money — if you avoid these common pitfalls. You Will Need A thorough housecleaning An open mind Home improvements  Step 1:  Declutter your home Get rid of as much clutter as possible. Stuffed closets, extraneous furniture, exercise equipment in living quarters, crowded countertops, overflowing cabinets, and [...]

Continue Reading