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Indian Lease Land Explained
www.JudyAndNelson.com In the greater Palm Springs area there are pockets of real estate, homes and condos, located on lease land owned by the Agua Caliente Indian Tribe. Before offering to purchase such property Realtors, Judy and Nelson Horn strongly suggest … Continue reading
Consumer home price expectations continue upward trend
Fannie Mae’s latest National Housing Survey shows that the majority of Americans continue to expect no change in mortgage rates over the next 12 months. However, their expectations for home prices have improved for the fourth month in a … Continue reading
Internationally Acclaimed Real Estate Website Award www.JudyAndNelson.com
http://www.JudyAndNelson.com Palm Springs area Realtors, Judy and Nelson Horn post this video with pride and a sense of humor. If you need help in buying, selling, investing or leasing in real estate call Judy and Nelson Horn 760-285-5097
Short Sale Soundoff: Freddie Mac to increase short sale incentives
Freddie Mac soon will increase incentives paid for completed short sales, according to a spokesman for the government-sponsored enterprise. Through HAFA, the Treasury currently provides $1,500 for servicers and up to $2,000 for investors who allow up to $6,000 of … Continue reading
Home prices decreased 4.7 percent in 2011
CoreLogic’s December Home Price Index (HPI®) report shows that, including distressed sales, home prices in the U.S. decreased 4.7 percent in 2011 compared with December 2010.
Treasury, FHA to let borrowers appeal mortgage servicer action
The Treasury Dept. and the Federal Housing Administration will issue new rules in the coming months allowing borrowers to appeal mortgage servicer decisions under certain modification programs. Read the full story
On troubleshooting
Those who have issues with their mortgage lenders now have another place to take them: The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which began accepting such complaints and inquiries this month. Read the full story
Consumer confidence slips in January
The Conference Board said Tuesday that its Consumer Confidence Index is at 61.1, down from a revised 64.8 in December. Read the full story
Friday Real Estate Talking Points
Talking Points • As the housing market continues to struggle for stabilization, many homeowners are turning to strategic default. Almost 11 million homes are now underwater, according to Corelogic. Around 3.5 million homeowners are behind in their payments and another … Continue reading