Is Freddie Mac Taking a Stand Against Mortgage Scams and “Floppers?”

Written by on September 28, 2010

Earlier this month, we discussed how Short Sale “floppers” were casing house listings for an opportunity to make a profit off your underwater mortgage. On Monday, Ed Haldeman, CEO of Freddie Mac, released a statement outlining popular mortgage scams, their response and suggestions for identifying Short Sale floppers. In this national initiative, Freddie Mac is [...] Read more »

LivingLongBeach.com – The Long Beach Real Estate Show – is Live!

Written by on September 16, 2010

Are you a Long Beach homebuyer who’s looking for information about strategic Short Sales, defaults and real estate scam? Are you tired of the same old recycled information about how to buy homes in Long Beach, CA? Well, we are too. That’s why my brother, Adam, and I created a fantastic new podcast, LivingLongBeach.com covering [...] Read more »

Are “Floppers” Casing Your Short Sale Property?

Written by on September 13, 2010

Are you starting the Short Sale process in Long Beach because your mortgage is underwater? Did you suddenly have an eager buyer approach you with an offer that will solve all of your problems? Just be cautious. You could be bait for a new real estate scam called Short Sale “flopping.” What is Short Sale [...] Read more »

What are the Advantages to Buying a Pre-Foreclosure Property in Long Beach, CA?

Written by on September 7, 2010

Looking for the perfect home in Long Beach, CA isn’t as easy as it was in 2007. New real estate buyers must know how to navigate the online listings, as well as exhaust all other house-hunting resources to find the best bargain. And though the government has implemented a number of homeowner programs, mortgage lenders [...] Read more »