Here in Phoenix Friday Morning News – 12-13-2009
December 13, 2009 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment
A wrap-up of the Phoenix real estate market, brought to you by a couple of Lego people. This week: Inventory levels.
The American Nightmare – Why More Homeowners are Walking Away
December 10, 2009 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment
The Wall Street Journal discusses why more homeowners who are underwater on the mortgage are making the decision to default on their mortgages and rent.
This Condo is FHA-Approved (Or Not…)
December 9, 2009 by Kristin LaVanway · 2 Comments
The FHA is getting ready to update its guidelines for borrowing on condos, townhomes and patio homes. Starting in February 2010, “FHA approved” will mean 3.5% down plus a financially stable association approved by your lender. This is huge and is a big reason for the associations who manage these communities to get their acts together.
Crisis in Phoenix – Special Report from Here In Phoenix Friday Morning News
December 7, 2009 by Kristin LaVanway · Leave a Comment
A crisis hits the Metro Phoenix area….as reported by a couple of lego people.
Why Loan Modifications Aren’t Working
December 7, 2009 by Kristin LaVanway · 1 Comment
There has been a lot of finger-pointing lately about the effectiveness or lack thereof of loan modifications in reducing the number of foreclosures. Why aren’t loan modifications helping distressed homeowners? Here are some thoughts…
What Happens When Your House Sells at a Trustee Sale
December 5, 2009 by Kristin LaVanway · 1 Comment
The 4th in a series on Trustee Sales, in this video details I discuss happens after your homes sells and some steps you can take to survive this difficult turn of events.
Here in Phoenix – Friday Morning News – 12-4-2009
December 4, 2009 by Kristin LaVanway · 1 Comment
A wrap-up of Phoenix real estate news brought to you by a couple of lego people. This week – the tightening mortgage market may affect recovery of Phoenix housing market.
How Trustee Sales Work (Part 3)
December 2, 2009 by Kristin LaVanway · 1 Comment
Third in the series, in this clip, I discuss the challenges of buying a property at Trustee Sale, and talk about who is buying these properties.
