Monday, May 21, 2012

Calif. Lawmakers Try to Stop REO Bulk-Sales Program

California lawmakers have introduced a bill that sets out to stop a an “REO to rental” pilot program in the state that would allow bulk sales of Fannie Mae’s bank-owned properties to investors. 
http://realtormag.realtor.org/daily-news/2012/05/21/calif-lawmakers-try-stop-reo-bulk-sales-program 
Shan Saigal
Broker-Referral Realty Silicon Valley
Direct:  408-505-9302 /Dre#00768704

Posted via email from Real Estate-How's the Market?

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

BofA Offers Up to $30K to Owners for Short Sales

In an effort to curb foreclosures, Bank of America is offering some of its defaulting home owners relocation assistance of anywhere from $2,500 to as much as $30,000 if they agree to complete a short sale.
Shan Saigal
Broker-Referral Realty Silicon Valley
Direct:  408-505-9302 /Dre#00768704

Posted via email from Real Estate-How's the Market?

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Friday, May 11, 2012

Thousands of REALTORS(R) Ready for Housing Rally

The Rally to Protect the American Dream will be held May 17 in front of the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. The rally will take place during the National Association of REALTORS®' Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo, May 14-19. 

Posted via email from Real Estate-How's the Market?

Bernanke: Mortgages Still too Difficult to Get

Even creditworthy borrowers are finding it difficult to get a mortgage nowadays and it’s unlikely banks will ease their standards anytime soon, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke told a banking conference in Chicago Thursday.  

Posted via email from Real Estate-How's the Market?

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

BofA Starts Writing Off Borrowers’ Mortgage Debt

More than 200,000 underwater home owners with mortgages through Bank of America may be eligible to have a reduction in the amount they owe on their loan, which could possibly trim their monthly payments by up to 35 percent.
http://realtormag.realtor.org/daily-news/2012/05/08/bofa-starts-writing-borrowers-mortgage-debt
Shan Saigal
Broker-Referral Realty Silicon Valley
Direct:  408-505-9302 /Dre#00768704

Posted via email from Real Estate-How's the Market?