Fewer homeowners see home values falling

A recent report shows that one in five U.S. homeowners owed more on their mortgage than their home was worth in the fourth quarter; however, California’s housing market is bucking the national trend and is telling a different story. “¢ Although...

New rule affects homeowners in foreclosure avoidance program

New rule affects homeowners in foreclosure avoidance program AMP documentation requirements updated. The U.S. Dept. of the Treasury and the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced changes to its Home Affordable Modification Program...

Struggling to pay your FHA mortgage?

 Struggling to pay your FHA mortgage? Now you no longer have to be late with your payments to get help. On Friday, the Federal Housing Administration announced that it will assist borrowers before they become delinquent. All you need do is prove your problems...

With the recent rise in foreclosures, foreclosure-related scams have exploded

HOMEOWNERS BEWARE: Foreclosure Rescue ScamsBrought to you by your Realtor® Arnie Levine Broker of County Properties and the California Association of Realtors® With the recent rise in foreclosures, foreclosure-related scams have exploded onto the...

Free legal and realtor (R) consultation to preventing foreclosure

The U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) offers an online guide to preventing foreclosure.  The guide provides consumers with information such as how to contact a housing counselor; when and how to talk to their lender; how to find foreclosure...