The Inside Scoop: How Banks & Mortgage Servicers Are Coping With Foreclosure Explosion

Written by on February 26, 2009

In an effort to stay on top of the latest in the exploding foreclosures market and the ever-adapting mortgage loan servicing industry, I had the benefit of attending the Feb. 17-20  MBA’s National Mortgage Servicing Conference & Expo in Tampa, Florida. I’m excited to share the crucial insider information I was able to learn and [...] Read more »

Gov. Schwarzenegger’s Foreclosure Moratorium Explained

Written by on February 25, 2009

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a 90-day moratorium on California home foreclosures (legislation SB2X-7 and AB2X-7) amid criticism that the law likely won’t put a dent in the skyrocketing pace of repossessions. Here’s what you need to know: The bill, as part of the state’s recent budget deal, safeguards owner-occupied residences that had first loans on [...] Read more »

This Week’s Top Properties: 3 Great Value Southern California Foreclosures

Written by on February 24, 2009

44 Tavella Place, Foothill Ranch, Calif. 92610 VIP SPECIAL, CALL FOR PRICING INFO CLICK HERE FOR MORE PHOTOS Square Feet: 2,115 Lot Size: 3,794 sq. ft. Rooms: 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths Here’s your chance to buy a spectacular Orange County two-story home with all the trimmings. Nestled in a private neighborhood, this completely refurbished four-bedroom, [...] Read more »

Just Listed Foreclosure For Sale: Newly Remodeled Bixby Knolls Gem

Written by on February 23, 2009

Price $345,000 Schedule a Personal Tour CLICK HERE FOR MORE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PHOTOS Address: 1812 E. Silva St., Long Beach, CA 90807 Home Type: Single-Family Square Feet: 1,566 Lot Size: 7,200 sq. ft. Rooms: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths Year Built: 1942 EXTRAS: Detached 2-car garage; private entrance to the master bedroom; newly refurbished bathrooms [...] Read more »

Obama Signs Economic Stimulus, Will Soon Reveal Homeowner Help Plan

Written by on February 18, 2009

Today’s breaking housing news is centered on two historic events: The Economic Stimulus Package – President Obama signed the $787-billion economic stimulus package in Denver, Colorado, just moments ago, in an attempt to revive the hard-hit economy and slow the tide of foreclosures. President Obama’s Housing Rescue Plan – Tomorrow the President will unveil his [...] Read more »

5 Reasons to Buy a Southern California House Right Now

Written by on February 4, 2009

Home prices just keep falling. … and they’re only expected to dip even lower. In Los Angeles County, including right here in Long Beach, already historically-low prices have plummeted by 30%! That’s quite a bit steeper than the average national drop—21% in the past year. As of today there are 2,035 homes for sale in [...] Read more »

Troubled Asset Relief Program: Will It Help Homeowners At Risk of Foreclosure?

Written by on January 30, 2009

Why is TARP in the news? Because President Obama is considering spending up to $100 billion in financial rescue funds from the Treasury Department’s $700 billion Troubled Asset Relief Program. Why? To put the brakes on the subprime mortgage crisis. Bank regulators and Congressional leaders, are pressuring the Obama administration to use the funds to [...] Read more »

Obama’s Stimulus Package: What About Homeowners?

Written by on January 29, 2009

President Obama’s $825 billion proposed stimulus package may not put so much as a dent into the subprime mortgage crisis, but it might provide some relief for first-time homebuyers. How? In the form of a new and improved $7,500 tax credit. As the law stands now, homebuyers have to pay the first-time buyer credit back [...] Read more »

New Foreclosure Law California SB 1137: Relief … Or Not?

Written by on January 26, 2009

New foreclosure law California SB 1137—Was it a case of too little, too late? The thousands of Los Angeles and Orange County homeowners still on the brink of defaulting on their loans likely think so. California’s record-breaking, seemingly endless spike in foreclosures has left many frustrated with SB 1137, a supposed piece of “foreclosure relief” [...] Read more »

Mark Shandrow Discusses Options to a Short Sale in the Long Beach Press-Telegram

Written by on July 5, 2008

Click here to take a look at this article that came out a few months ago. Press-Telegram Article Sunday, September23, 2007 Sincerely, Mark Shandrow Keller Williams Realty Read more »

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