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As a 5th generation Oregonian, I have been around long enough to see the trends; I lived in NW Portland before it was “The Pearl” and was a home owner in Inner NE Portland long before it was hip. When I first meet with clients, I don’t do all of the talking – I listen. If you are thinking of selling your home, I want to know why you are selling your home – what your motivation and reasons are so we can get the home sold in your time […]

Foreclosure filings fell to their lowest level since July 2007, driven by declines in foreclosure-burdened states like California, Arizona and Nevada. Data firm RealtyTrac said 188,780 homes received a foreclosure filing — which includes default notices, scheduled foreclosure auctions and bank-owned properties — in April, dropping 5% from March and 14% from a year earlier. Foreclosure activity dipped 67% in Nevada, 44% in Arizona and 30% in California from April 2011. “Those three states, and several other nonjudicial foreclosure states like them, more efficiently processed foreclosures last year, resulting in […]

Specializing in Homes Near Metro in Montgomery County MD and NW DC First-Time-Buyers, Move-Up Sellers, Relocations No pressure, friendly, helpful, experienced. Clients say it best: “Jeff is absolutely great to work with – patient, understanding, insightful, flexible, never ever pushy and just an all around nice guy and great realtor.” “I would recommend working with Jeff to friends, family or anyone else for that matter without reservation – 100 percent. He’s a great guy and a great realtor – easy to talk to, easy to work with, natural and of […]

Three bills intended to increase homeowner refinancing were introduced this week by Democratic senators — bills that HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan said are “a win, win, win and something that we think can gain real bipartisan support very quickly and get passed.” The bills, if passed, would complete President Barack Obama’s plan for refinancing, which he outlined in the State of the Union Address. In 2009, the Administration announced the Home Affordable Refinance Program to assist responsible homeowners refinance their mortgages. In its first two years it helped nearly 1 […]

I specialize in representing my clients in the purchase and sale of homes in and around Frederick, Maryland. I recently retired from the Service as an Air Force Senior Master Sergeant and bring to the table 24 years of administrative and managerial experience to ensure fine attention to detail in every transaction. Add all that up and that is why you want me and “TeamBerry” on your side when making possibly the biggest decision you have to consider. Click here to search for a gay or lesbian real estate agent […]

Fannie Mae, which backs the most loans in the country, announced that it would not need taxpayer aid to cover losses for the first time since the federal government took control over the mortgage giant in 2008. Fannie posted a profit in the first quarter of the year, reporting a net income of $2.7 billion compared to a $6.5 billion loss they reported in the first quarter of 2011. “We expect our financial results for 2012 to be significantly better than 2011,” says Susan McFarland, Fannie Mae’s chief financial officer. […]

Only the most informed real estate professionals can guide you through the ups and downs of the Bay Area real estate market. Kirk has been doing just that for buyers and sellers for several years. Kirk started in the construction trade at an early age. From there, he moved on to renovating homes and managing property development before transitioning to sales. Kirk worked for Urban Bay Properties before his transition over to Vanguard Properties. Kirk’s thorough understanding of his clients’ needs is a terrific asset. Few dedicate as much time […]

Home buyers and refinancers are looking at cashing in on record-low interest rates, sending mortgage applications higher for the week. Mortgage applications for purchasing a home increased again last week, rising 3.4 percent for the week ending May 4, the Mortgage Bankers Association reports in its weekly survey. Overall, mortgage applications rose 1.7 percent this week compared to the prior week. Applications for refinancing, which make up the biggest bulk of mortgage applications, increased 1.3 percent. Home owners refinancing at today’s lower rates are seeing savings, according to a refinance […]

Over 10 yrs full time realtor serving the Santa Clarita Valley, San Fernando Valley, and Antelope Valley. Short Sales, REO, New Home construction & Land. Residential Resales, Land purchase, Foreclosure/REO listings & sales, New Home purchase-negotiate with developers to sell exisiting homes based on current market comps, Investment in cash flow properties, area specialist in Santa Clarita Valley, San Fernando Valley & Antelope Valley, Liason with Banks to determine value/Broker Price Opinions (BPO’s) Communities I serve are: Valencia, Stevenson Ranch, Saugus,Castaic, Canyon Country, Newhall, Northridge, North Hills, Porter Ranch, Granda […]

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. Bank of America has sent letters to home owners who may be eligible to take part in a program to write-off a portion of underwater home owners’ mortgage principal, reducing it by, on average, $150,000 each. The bank’s move stems from the $25 billion settlement, which it and four other of […]