Archive for July, 2009

Lenders Have New Disclosure Requirements

Wow! Are Times Changing…Real Estate Keeps Us Challenged! Just release by The National Asscociation of Realtors Hotline…  Revised TILA Disclosure Requirements Take Effect on July 30, 2009   Lenders must give good faith estimates of mortgage loan costs within 3 business days after the consumer applies for a loan (early disclosure).  The lender may not [...]

Freddie Mac Tucson Update

New Update From Freddie Mac Website Statement of FHFA Director James B. Lockhart on the Appointment of Charles Haldeman as CEO of Freddie Mac

Credit Scores and Short Sale Vs Foreclosure

SHORT SALE VS FORECLOSURE WHAT IS IT AND HOW DOES IT AFFECT YOUR CREDIT?   What does “short sale” mean? “A short sale in real estate occurs when the outstanding obligations (loans) a property are greater than what the property can be sold for.” In this time of depreciating markets and option-arms coming due, we [...]

Facing Foreclosure, Tucson, AZ Family is Saved from Financial Ruin by RE/MAX CDPE Trained Realtor®

FOR RELEASE: IMMEDIATE DATE:  July 8, 2009                                                                        For more information, please contact: Don or Kathy Vallee, CRS   Facing Foreclosure, Tucson, AZ Family is Saved from Financial Ruin by  RE/MAX CDPE Trained Realtor®   Facing foreclosure after falling 3 months behind on their mortgage, Donna of Tucson, AZ was in despair.   She missed mortgage [...]