Short Sale Help For HomeownersHelping Homeowners & Our Communityhttp://www.portlandvancouvershortsale.com52010 Census to Beginhttp://www.portlandvancouvershortsale.com/803844/2009/11/17/2010-Census-to-Begin.aspx<p style="text-align: center"><strong>WARNING: 2010 Census Cautions from the Better Business Bureau</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><strong>Be Cautious About Giving Info to Census Workers </strong></p> <p style="text-align: center"><img title="United States Census 2010" height="144" alt="2010 Census" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/7/2/5/6/ar125848362065277.jpg" width="307" style="vertical-align: top" /></p> <p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong>With the U.S. Census process beginning, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises people to be<strong> </strong>cooperative, but cautious, so as not to become of fraud or identity theft. The first phase of the 2010 U.S. Census is under way as workers have begun verifying the addresses of households across the country. Eventually, more than 140,000 U.S. Census workers will count every person in the United States and will gather information about every person living at each address including name, age, gender, race, and other relevant data.</p> <p>&nbsp;The big question is - How do you tell the difference between a U.S. Census worker and a con artist? BBB offers the following advice:</p> <p>&nbsp;If a U.S. Census worker knocks on your door,</p> <p><strong>They will have:</strong></p> <ul> <li>a badge,</li> <li>a handheld device,</li> <li>a Census Bureau canvas bag,</li> <li>and a confidentiality notice.</li> </ul> <p><img title="2010 Census Badge" height="127" alt="Census Badge" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/8/9/7/7/ar12584840377987.jpg" width="117" /><img title="2010 Census Handheld Device" height="127" alt="2010 Handheld Device" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/1/9/3/5/ar125848410553919.jpg" width="120" /><img title="2010 Census Canvas Bag" height="126" alt="2010 Census Canvas Bag" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/6/2/2/3/ar125848451432266.jpg" width="134" /></p> <p>Ask to see their identification and their badge before answering any questions. However, you should never invite anyone you don't know into your home.</p> <p>Census workers are currently only knocking on doors to verify address information. Do not give your Social Security number, credit card or banking information to anyone, even if they claim to need it for the U.S. Census.</p> <p><strong>REMEMBER, NO MATTER WHAT THEY ASK, YOU REALLY ONLY NEED TO TELL THEM HOW MANY PEOPLE LIVE AT YOUR ADDRESS.</strong></p> <p>While the Census Bureau might ask for basic financial information, such as salary range, <strong>YOU DON'T</strong> <strong>HAVE TO ANSWER ANYTHING AT ALL ABOUT YOUR FININCIAL SITUATION. </strong>The Census Bureau will not ask for Social Security, bank account, or credit card numbers, nor will employees solicit donations. Any one asking for that information is NOT with the Census Bureau.</p> <p>AND REMEMBER, THE CENSUS BUREAU HAS DECIDED NOT TO WORK WITH ACORN ON GATHERING THIS INFORMATION. No Acorn worker should approach you saying he/she is with the Census Bureau.</p> <p>Eventually, Census workers may contact you by telephone, mail or in person at home. However, the Census Bureau will not contact you by Email, so be on the lookout for Email scams impersonating the Census.</p> <p>Never click on a link or open any attachments in an Email that are supposedly from the U.S. Census Bureau</p> <p>For more advice on avoiding identity theft or fraud, visit <a href="http://www.bbb.org/"><font color="#1e77b9">www.bbb.org</font></a>&nbsp;</p> <p><img title="2010 Census Logo" height="157" alt="2010 Census Logo" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/2/4/5/4/ar12584846645421.jpg" width="187" style="vertical-align: bottom" /></p>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:10:50 GMThttp://www.portlandvancouvershortsale.com/803844/2009/11/17/2010-Census-to-Begin.aspxRMLS September 2009 Residential Highlightshttp://www.portlandvancouvershortsale.com/801915/2009/11/13/RMLS-September-2009-Residential-Highlights.aspx<p><strong> </strong></p> <p>September Residential Highlights</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp; In September, sales activity in Clark County continued to exceed totals from the same month of the year prior.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">&nbsp; Compared to September 2008, pending sales rose 33.4% and closed sales increased 20.2%. New listings, on the other hand, dropped 10.4%.</p> <p>&nbsp; When comparing September 2009 with August 2009, closed sales rose 2.4% (470 v. 459), while on the other hand pending sales dropped 1.4% (583 v. 591). New listings fell 6.3% (819 v. 874).</p> <p>&nbsp; At the month's rate of sales the 3,560 active residential listings would last approximately 7.6 months, down from 12.7 last year at this time.<img title="New Listings SW Washington" height="451" alt="This graph shows the new residential listings over the past three calendar years in Southwest Washington" src="http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv92/RobertReid/Graph3.jpg" width="857" /><img title="Active Residential Listings" height="432" alt="This graph shows the active residential listings over the past three calendar years in Southwest Washington" src="http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv92/RobertReid/Graph2.jpg" width="870" /></p> <p>&nbsp;<img title="Average Sale Price" height="594" alt="Average Sale Price SW Washington" src="http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv92/RobertReid/Graph7.jpg" width="867" /></p>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:02:08 GMThttp://www.portlandvancouvershortsale.com/801915/2009/11/13/RMLS-September-2009-Residential-Highlights.aspx7 Most Dangerous Short Sale Mythshttp://www.portlandvancouvershortsale.com/801912/2009/11/13/7-Most-Dangerous-Short-Sale-Myths.aspx<p>A short sale can be an excellent solution for homeowners who must sell and owe more on their homes than they are worth. Unfortunately, a number of myths about short sales have developed, and it is important to understand the reality of this process should you find it meets your current needs.</p> <p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong><strong>Myth #1 - The Bank Would Rather Foreclose than Bother with a Short Sale</strong></p> <p>This is one of the most common misconceptions. The reality is that banks do not want to foreclose on your property because the foreclosure process is incredibly costly. Banks, investors, and even the federal government have all publicly stated that if a person is qualified for a short sale, the deal needs to be considered. Overwhelmingly, banks receive more on their investment through a short sale than a foreclosure.</p> <p>&nbsp;<strong>The qualifications for a short sale include:</strong></p> <ol> <li>Financial Hardship - There is a situation causing you to have trouble affording your mortgage.</li> <li>Monthly Income Shortfall - &quot;You have more month than money.&quot; A lender will want to see that you cannot afford, or soon will not be able to afford your mortgage.</li> <li>Insolvency - The lender will want to see that you do not have significant liquid assets that would allow you to pay down your mortgage.</li> </ol> <p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong><strong>Myth #2 - You Must Be Behind on Your Mortgage to Negotiate a Short Sale</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;While this may have previously been the case, today lenders are looking for verifiable hardship, monthly cash flow shortfall, or pending shortfall and insolvency.</p> <p>&nbsp;If you meet these three requirements and believe that you soon may be unable to afford your mortgage, act immediately. Any delay could limit your options. Do not wait until the countdown clock to foreclosure has started and you have even less time left. If you meet these three requirements and believe that you soon may be unable to afford your mortgage, act immediately. Any delay could limit your options. Do not wait until the countdown clock to foreclosure has started and you have even less time left.</p> <p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Myth #3 - There is Not Enough Time to Negotiate a Short Sale Before My </strong><strong>Foreclosure</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;This is a myth that probably hurts homeowners the most. Many do not realize that foreclosure is a process, and that there is time to make decisions that may result in better outcomes.</p> <p>&nbsp;The foreclosing party-in most cases a lender-can stall a foreclosure up to the final day of the process. Today, many lenders will stall a foreclosure with as little as a phone call from you explaining that you are trying to sell and almost all lenders will stall a foreclosure with a legitimate contract. For real estate professionals who understand foreclosures and short sales, there is time available until the foreclosure process is complete</p> <p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong><strong>Myth #4 - Listing My Home as a Short Sale is an Embarrassment</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;It is understandable to have reservations about letting the world know that you owe more on your home than it is worth. However, according to recent estimates, more than one out of eight homeowners in the U.S. is in the same situation. You are to be congratulated for admitting you need help, taking action, and finding a professional who can work with you toward a solution.</p> <p>&nbsp;With recent estimates showing 40-60% of U.S. sales will be short sales or foreclosures, you are not alone.</p> <p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong><strong>Myth #5 - Short Sales are Impossible and Never Get Approved</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;This is a complete falsehood. Are short sales more difficult to execute? Yes. Do you, as a homeowner, need to learn about a new process? Yes. Are they impossible? Absolutely not, for example, agents with the Certified Distressed Property Expert&reg; (CDPE) Designation receive thousands of short sale approvals on a monthly basis. These professionals have undergone extensive training in methods to help homeowners in distress and process short sales. While there are no guarantees in any transaction, more and more short sales are being approved regularly. This is far from an impossible process.</p> <p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong><strong>Myth #6 - Banks are Waiting on a Bailout and Not Accepting Short Sales</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;You may have heard this, but the reality is that banks (and the U.S. government) are trying to do anything they can, within reason, to avoid foreclosing on properties. It is preposterous to believe they would deny a short sale in hopes that some future legislation would pass and pay them for losses.</p> <p>&nbsp;Today, more banks are aggressively pursuing short sales and working with agents who understand how to process them. Freddie Mac recently hosted a national training Webinar for real estate agents where they expressly stated the organizational goal of &quot;eliminating distressed assets through modification or short sale.&quot;</p> <p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong><strong>Myth #7 - Buyers are Not Interested in Short Sale Properties</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;This is a myth that potential sellers hear all the time. Thankfully, this is just not true. In fact, many agents are getting calls from buyers who say they only want to look at foreclosure and short sales.</p> <p>&nbsp;For buyers, short sales and foreclosures have become synonymous with &quot;good deals.&quot; More specifically, international buyers are targeting these properties. Listing with an experienced agent who is educated in the short sale process will provide you with a great chance of quickly seeing a contract on your property.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Prepared Exclusively for: John Public</p> <p>By Robert Reid</p> <p>http://www.portlandvancouvershortsale.com/</p>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:01:21 GMThttp://www.portlandvancouvershortsale.com/801912/2009/11/13/7-Most-Dangerous-Short-Sale-Myths.aspxObama Signs Homebuyer Tax Credit Extensionhttp://www.portlandvancouvershortsale.com/801909/2009/11/13/Obama-Signs-Homebuyer-Tax-Credit-Extension.aspx<p>RISMEDIA, November 9, 2009-President Barack Obama has approved the first-time homebuyer tax credit extension which will extend the tax credit until April 30, 2010.&nbsp;</p> <p>The extension is part of a $24 billion economic stimulus bill that will extend the $8,000 tax credit for homebuyers who are purchasing their first home from the current November 30 deadline&nbsp;and expands the program to offer a credit of $6,500 to homeowners who have lived in their current home for at least five years and are seeking to relocate.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>The following details apply to the homebuyer tax credit expansion:&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Who is Eligible</strong></p> <ul> <li>First-time homebuyers, who are defined by the law as buyers who have not owned a principal residence during the three-year period prior to the purchase, may be eligible for up to an $8,000 tax credit.</li> <li>Existing homeowners who have been residing in their principal residence for five consecutive years out of the last eight and are purchasing a home to be their principal residence (&quot;repeat buyer&quot;), may be eligible for up to a $6,500 tax credit.</li> <li>All U.S. citizens who file taxes are eligible to participate in the program.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Income Limits</strong><br /> &nbsp;</p> <p>Homebuyers who file as single or head-of-household taxpayers can claim the full credit ($8,000 for first-time buyers and $6,500 for repeat buyers) if their modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) is less than $125,000.</p> <ul> <li>For married couples filing a joint return, the combined income limit is $225,000.</li> <li>Single or head-of-household taxpayers who earn between $125,000 and $145,000, and married couples who earn between $225,000 and $245,000 are eligible to receive a partial credit.</li> <li>The credit is not available for single taxpayers whose MAGI is greater than $145,000 and married couples with a MAGI that exceeds $245,000.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Effective Dates<br /> </strong></p> <p>The eligibility period for the tax credit is for homes purchased after Nov. 6, 2009, and before May 1, 2010. However, home purchases subject to a binding sales contract signed by April 30, 2010, will qualify for the tax credit provided closing occurs prior to July 1, 2010.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Types of Homes that Qualify<br /> </strong></p> <p>All homes with a purchase price of less than $800,000 qualify, including newly-constructed or resale, and single-family detached, townhomes or condominiums, provided that the home will be used as their principal residence. Vacation home and rental property purchases do NOT qualify.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Tax Credit is Refundable<br /> </strong></p> <p>A refundable credit means that if the amount of income taxes you owe is less than the credit amount you qualify for, the government will send you a check for the difference.</p> <p><strong>For example:</strong></p> <ul> <li>A first-time buyer who qualifies for the full $8,000 credit who owes $5,000 in federal income taxes would pay nothing to the IRS and receive a $3,000 payment from the government. If you are due to receive a $1,000 refund, you would receive $9,000 ($1,000 plus the $8,000 first-time homebuyer tax credit).</li> <li>A repeat buyer who owes $5,000 would pay nothing to the IRS and receive $1,500 back from the government. If you are due to get a $1,000 refund, you would get $7,500 ($1,000 plus the $6,500 repeat buyer tax credit).</li> <li>All qualified homebuyers can take the tax credit on their 2009 or 2010 income tax return.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Payback Provisions</strong><strong><br /> </strong>The tax credit is a true credit. It does not have to be repaid unless the home owner sells or stops using the home as their principal residence within three years after the purchase.&nbsp;</p> <p>The <a href="http://www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com">www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com</a> site is being updated. Check the site next week for more detailed information on the new tax credit.&nbsp;</p> <p>For more information, visit <a href="http://www.nahb.org/" target="_blank"><font color="#1e77b9">www.nahb.org</font></a>.&nbsp;</p> <p>By RIS Media</p>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:59:33 GMThttp://www.portlandvancouvershortsale.com/801909/2009/11/13/Obama-Signs-Homebuyer-Tax-Credit-Extension.aspxResidential Review: Metro Portland, Oregonhttp://www.portlandvancouvershortsale.com/801906/2009/11/13/Residential-Review-Metro-Portland-Oregon.aspx<div _extended="true"> <div class="reblog" _extended="true"> <div class="reblog_info" id="reblog_info_1336093" _extended="true" style="display: none"> <div class="info_layout" _extended="true"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> </div> </div> <strong>October Residential Highlights</strong></div> <p>&nbsp;Sales activity in the Portland metro area continued an upward trend compared to same-month sales from a year ago. Pending sales were up 64% compared to October 2009 and closed sales rose 37.1%. New listings dropped 4.5%. The 64% jump in pending sales is the largest same-month increase since February 1996. The 2,009 closed sales this October was the highest total since August 2007 and its 37.1% same-month increase is the largest since January 2005. Compared to September 2009, closed sales increased 11.6% (2,009 v. 1,800), but pending sales dropped 9.1% (2,079 v. 2,286). New listings also fell 4.3% (3,443 v. 3,599). At the month's rate of sales, it would take approximately 6.5 months to sell the 13,101 active residential listings. This is the lowest mark for inventory since August 2009.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;<img height="551" alt="" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/8/0/2/5/ar12581402052084.jpg" width="637" /></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Sale Prices</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;The average sale price for October 2009 was down 12.6% compared to October 2008, while the median sale price declined 10.9%. See residential highlights table below. Month-to-month, the average and median sale price were mixed when compared with September levels; the average sale price was down 2.3% ($283,500 v. $290,100) and the median sale price increased 1.5% ($245,000 v. $241,400).</p> <p>&nbsp;<img height="425" alt="" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/5/7/6/5/ar125814023856754.jpg" width="617" /></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:55:48 GMThttp://www.portlandvancouvershortsale.com/801906/2009/11/13/Residential-Review-Metro-Portland-Oregon.aspxResidential Review: Southwest Washingtonhttp://www.portlandvancouvershortsale.com/801903/2009/11/13/Residential-Review-Southwest-Washington.aspx<p><strong> </strong></p> <p>October Residential Highlights</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>In October, the gap between same-month sales from a year ago continued to widen in Clark County. Compared to October 2008, pending sales rose 56.9% and closed sales increased 52%. New listings, on the other hand, dropped 13%. The 56.9% increase in pending sales is the largest on record since RMLS<sup>TM</sup> began tracking statistics for the area in 1996 and the 52% increase in closed sales is the largest since September 2003. When comparing October 2009 with September 2009, closed sales rose 13.8% (535 v. 470), while on the other hand pending sales dropped 1.2% (576 v. 583). New listings fell 6.6% (765 v. 819). At the month's rate of sales the 3,421 active residential listings would last approximately 6.4 months, down from 13.7 last year at this time and at its lowest point since September 2006.</p> <p><img height="361" alt="" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/8/2/2/3/ar12581412932284.jpg" width="707" /></p> <p><img height="600" alt="" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/7/1/2/9/ar125814135392174.jpg" width="705" /></p> <p>The average sale price for October 2009 was down 16.3% compared to October 2008, while the median sale price dropped 14.5%. See residential highlights table below. Month-to-month, the average sale price and median sale price decreased when compared with September levels; the average sale price fell 5.4% ($219,700 v. $232,200) and the median sale price was down 5.6% ($200,000 v. $211,800).</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Sale Prices</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img height="493" alt="" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/7/8/6/9/ar125814149996879.jpg" width="732" /></p>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:54:33 GMThttp://www.portlandvancouvershortsale.com/801903/2009/11/13/Residential-Review-Southwest-Washington.aspxThe Truth About Mortgage Modificationshttp://www.portlandvancouvershortsale.com/Truth-About-Mortgage-Modifications.aspx<h1>The Truth About Mortgage Modifications</h1><p>The decisions you make as a homeowner today hold a profound impact on your financial future. However, it is important to safeguard yourself from misinformation and fraud. Get the facts regarding your situation and always have a contingency plan.</p> <p>For those who qualify, a mortgage modification is the ideal remedy to their financial distress. I’ve prepared a FREE report on the truth about mortgage modifications to guide you through this important process. Simply provide your information below to get this valuable information, and feel free to pass it along to anyone who may need it. One homeowner lost to foreclosure is one too many!</p> <p>As a Certified Distressed Property Expert, I have training and experience in providing solutions to homeowners facing financial hardship. Together, we can formulate a plan to get back on track.</p> <p>If you have any unanswered questions, or your circumstances are urgent, please call me today.</p> <p>Robert Reid <br/> 888-335-7343 EXT 703</p> Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:23:33 GMThttp://www.portlandvancouvershortsale.com/Truth-About-Mortgage-Modifications.aspxFreezes in Foreclosurehttp://www.portlandvancouvershortsale.com/Freezes-in-Foreclosure.aspx <h1>Think a Foreclosure Moratorium Will Save Your Home?</h1> <h2><i> Think Again.</i> </h2> <p>You may have heard news that politicians are requesting a federal moratorium on foreclosures and wonder what this means to you, especially if you are behind on mortgage payments. The reality is that a foreclosure freeze is not the answer to your problem. However, there are steps you can take to avoid foreclosure. </p> <p>On the site below I've listed 5 steps to Avoid Foreclosure, which starts out with the proactive approach in avoiding foreclosure—taking action! </p> <p> I have created this site to provide a source of empowerment and education. From short sales to loan modifications, I can provide information to provide a genuine sense of hope. </p> <p> <strong> For a free report on the Five Steps to Avoid Foreclosure, fill out the form below and click "Send."</strong> Remember, a moratorium won't save your home—only you can! I'm here to help. </p> http://www.portlandvancouvershortsale.com/Freezes-in-Foreclosure.aspxAre You Living Under the Cloud of an Unmanageable Mortgagehttp://www.portlandvancouvershortsale.com/Are-You-Living-Under-the-Cloud-of-an-Unmanageable-Mortgage.aspx <h1>An Unmanageable Mortgage Clouds Everything</h1> <p> When families are tapped out financially and faced with the uncertainty of not knowing how much longer they'll be able to stay in their home, the prospect of planning or having a positive outlook on the future seems out of the question. </p> <p> Many financially strapped homeowners feel frozen in action and it's no wonder, but here's the most important point that you need to know: </p> <p> <b> Even though millions of homes have been lost to foreclosure, you and those you care about absolutely do not need to add to that statistic. </b> </p> <p> More help is available now than ever before. </p> <p> As a real estate professional who has earned the Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation, I am adept at navigating among the full range of solutions for helping financially distressed homeowners to make a fresh start. </p> <p> If you, or someone you care about is looking to get out from under the cloud of unmanageable mortgage contact me today for a confidential consultation! </p> http://www.portlandvancouvershortsale.com/Are-You-Living-Under-the-Cloud-of-an-Unmanageable-Mortgage.aspxOn the Edge of Losing Your Home?http://www.portlandvancouvershortsale.com/On-the-Edge-of-Losing-Your-Home.aspx <h1>On the Edge of Losing Your Home?</h1> <p>When you or someone you know is pushed to the edge of foreclosure, it is vital to know that you have options. </p> <p>It is my duty as a real estate professional to reach out to distressed homeowners. As a CDPE designated agent, I have received extensive training to help homeowners avoid foreclosure. </p> <p>I created this site to provide a lifeline of information regarding alternatives. From short sales to loan modifications, I can provide information to help. </p> <p> <strong> For a free report on foreclosure alternatives, fill out the form below and click "Send."</strong> Take action today and avoid falling into foreclosure. I'm only a phone call or email away. </p> http://www.portlandvancouvershortsale.com/On-the-Edge-of-Losing-Your-Home.aspxGovernment Program Surveyshttp://www.portlandvancouvershortsale.com/government-program-surveys.aspx <h1>Government Program Surveys</h1> <p>Are You Eligible? </p> <p>The government programs currently available to homeowners can be valuable resources, but only if you know which ones are right for your situation. </p> <p>That’s why I’ve created this free resource that lets you find out which programs you’re eligible for. Read the descriptions for each program to see which one fits your situation, then fill out the corresponding survey to see if you are eligible.</p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.portlandvancouvershortsale.com/Eligibility">Find out now if you are eligible!</a></strong></p> <p>The good news is that programs exist for a variety of situations, and even more options are available beyond those programs. As a CDPE-designated agent, I can provide all of your possibilities and help you get moving toward a solution. </p> http://www.portlandvancouvershortsale.com/government-program-surveys.aspxNeed a Helping Hand?http://www.portlandvancouvershortsale.com/Need-a-Helping-Hand.aspx<h1>Compassion and connections to untangle your complicated mortgage challenges</h1> <p> If you or someone you care about is falling behind on your mortgage and owes more on your home than it is worth in today's market, you are not alone. </p> <p> In fact, 6.3 million homeowners are in some stage of foreclosure right now. </p> <p> As my recent report points out, there are currently 10.9 million homeowners in the United States who owe more on their mortgage than their home is worth in today's market. </p> <p> Far too often, homeowners in this situation feel that they have no other choice but to let their home fall into foreclosure. </p> <p> As a real estate professional who has earned the Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation, I am tapped into the best solutions for helping financially distressed homeowners to make a fresh start. If you'd like to learn more, I invite you to access my free report: "Need a Helping Hand? If the market and your mortgage have tossed you a curve, you are not alone." </p> <p> Contact me today and let's get started! </p>http://www.portlandvancouvershortsale.com/Need-a-Helping-Hand.aspxAt the End of Your Rope?http://www.portlandvancouvershortsale.com/At-the-End-of-Your-Rope.aspx <h1>At the End of Your Rope?</h1> <h2> Free report details 10 ways to alleviate the stress of an unaffordable mortgage payment. </h2> <p> Millions of homeowners across the nation are experiencing difficulties paying their mortgages. If you or someone you care about is feeling the stress of an unaffordable mortgage, please take the time to review the report found on this website. </p> <p> As a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE), I've been extensively trained to counsel and guide homeowners through their options. There are dignified solutions available to help people get back on path to financial stability. My clients have found strength in the knowledge that they are able to take an active role in avoiding foreclosure. </p> <p> They know that avoiding foreclosure is key in providing for a brighter future. Foreclosure can wreak havoc on credit and affect current and future employment status in addition to many other long-lasting side effects. In the report, I demonstrate just how harmful foreclosure is in comparison to an extremely effective alternative called a short sale. </p> <p> I can help you or someone you care about create a strategy for living a life without the burden of missed payments. Call me today, and let's work together to put you back on the path of financial stability. </p> http://www.portlandvancouvershortsale.com/At-the-End-of-Your-Rope.aspxCaution: Protect Yourself Against Mortgage Relief Scamshttp://www.portlandvancouvershortsale.com/Caution-Protect-Yourself-Against-Mortgage-Relief-Scams.aspx <h1>Caution: Protect Yourself Against Mortgage Relief Scams</h1> <p> The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued regulations protecting consumers against mortgage relief fraud. Due to the growing number of scams that are designed to take advantage of homeowners in distress, the government wants to make sure you won’t be a victim. </p> <p> As a CDPE, I am fully compliant with the FTC regulations, and want to help you avoid being taken advantage of by unscrupulous individuals or companies, as well. </p> <p> In fact, I’ve developed a free, detailed report that explains the warning signs of potentially fraudulent activity so you can protect yourself and the ones you love. </p> <p> If you are facing an unaffordable mortgage and need help from someone you can trust, please contact me today. </p> <p> I’m here to help. </p> http://www.portlandvancouvershortsale.com/Caution-Protect-Yourself-Against-Mortgage-Relief-Scams.aspxMortgage Payments Weighing You Down?http://www.portlandvancouvershortsale.com/Mortgage-Payments-Weighing-You-Down.aspx <h1>Give Yourself and Your Family the Gift of a Fresh Start to 2012!</h1> <p> If you've spent too much of 2011 living under the dark cloud of an unaffordable house payment, you're in good company. Current estimates are that more than 25 percent of all homeowners in this country would net less on the sale of their home than the amount they owe on their mortgage, and 6.3 million homeowners are in some stage of foreclosure. </p> <p> The good news is that you have options. Helping homeowners to avoid foreclosure has actually emerged into the spotlight of as a national priority, with major banks, the Federal government and many state and local agencies offering more assistance than ever before to financially strapped homeowners. </p> <p> As a real estate professional who has earned the Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation, I am tapped into the full scope of solutions for helping financially distressed homeowners to make a fresh start. If you'd like to learn more, I invite you to access my free report: "Mortgage Payments Weighing You Down? Give Yourself the Gift of a Fresh Start." </p> <p> Contact me today and let's get started! </p> http://www.portlandvancouvershortsale.com/Mortgage-Payments-Weighing-You-Down.aspxUnderstanding HAFAhttp://www.portlandvancouvershortsale.com/Understanding-HAFA.aspx <h1>Understanding HAFA</h1> <p>New Help Has Arrived! </p> <p>The rising number of foreclosures in this country is simply too big to ignore. That is why a government-backed program has been released that aims at streamlining foreclosure avoidance options. </p> <p>Short sales and deeds-in-lieu are dignified solutions to foreclosure, and now the government is making them easier, quicker and more accessible through the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program, or HAFA. </p> <p>With one in six homeowners struggling to make mortgage payments, you are not alone, and there are options available. With the free report provided here, find out if you qualify for the HAFA Program. Simply fill out your information below to get started on your new chapter of financial stability. </p> <p>Please read this report to learn the facts, and contact me to begin your journey to a solid, stable tomorrow. </p> http://www.portlandvancouvershortsale.com/Understanding-HAFA.aspxFeeling Trapped by Your Mortgage?http://www.portlandvancouvershortsale.com/Feeling-Trapped-by-Your-Mortgage.aspx <h1>Feeling trapped by your mortgage?</h1> <h2> Education is the Key </h2> <p> If you or someone you know feels like a prisoner to unaffordable mortgage payments, you should know that education may be the key to financial freedom. You have options available that can help ease the worry of making payments or losing your home to foreclosure. </p> <p> To find out more about the options you have to choose from, download the free report I've created at the bottom of this page. </p> <p> In fact, this entire website has been created exclusively for homeowners like you who need a trusted source for viable solutions to foreclosure. </p> <p> If you have questions about the information you find here, or would like to get started in creating a plan, call me today. </p> <p> The more proactive we are, the better chance you'll have in finding financial freedom and stability. </p> http://www.portlandvancouvershortsale.com/Feeling-Trapped-by-Your-Mortgage.aspxHidden Costs of Bankruptcyhttp://www.portlandvancouvershortsale.com/Hidden-Costs-of-Bankruptcy.aspx <h1>Considering filing for bankruptcy? There may be alternatives you've never considered …</h1> <p>If you are having trouble paying your mortgage and are possibly considering bankruptcy, there may be better solutions for your particular circumstances. I've created the free report available on this page, "The Hidden Costs of Bankruptcy," to provide more information. </p> <p>Alternatives to foreclosure, such as conducting a short sale and moving into a rental residence with less expensive payments, may offer the breathing room you need to reorganize your finances. </p> <p>To get your free report, fill out the form below and click <b> send</b>. However, if your situation is urgent and you need immediate assistance, please don't hesitate to contact me. </p> <p>I'm here to assist you. </p> http://www.portlandvancouvershortsale.com/Hidden-Costs-of-Bankruptcy.aspxForeclosure Vs. Short Salehttp://www.portlandvancouvershortsale.com/Foreclosure-Vs-Short-Sale.aspx<h1>Foreclosure Vs. Short Sale</h1> <p>As a Certified Distressed Property Expert, I have devoted my career to helping homeowners who face difficult situations, taking them from uncertainty to resolution. Lately I've found a lot of conflicting information going around, especially concerning short sales, which you should know about.</p> <p>A short sale occurs when a lender accepts the selling price of a home, even if it is less than the full amount owed on the mortgage. For particular homeowners, this can be the best option to foreclosure. Yet, I still hear people suggest that short sales are basically the same as foreclosure.</p> <p>This is absolutely wrong!</p> <p>You need to have the CORRECT information. That’s why I'm glad you're here. To help, I’ve prepared a free report—just for you—that compares the realities of foreclosures and short sales side-by-side. Simply provide your information below, and I'll send you this report.</p> <p>If you have any additional concerns about this issue, or your circumstances are urgent, please feel free to give me a call. I can help you evaluate your options and get you back on track to a secure financial future.</p> <p>Robert Reid 888-335-7343 EXT 703</p> http://www.portlandvancouvershortsale.com/Foreclosure-Vs-Short-Sale.aspxShort Sale vs. Foreclosurehttp://www.portlandvancouvershortsale.com/Short-Sale-vs-Foreclosure.aspx <h1>Foreclosure or Short Sale: Understand the Differences</h1> <p>Underwater on your mortgage? Facing foreclosure? Avoiding foreclosure through a short sale can have many benefits for your future financial stability. </p> <p>I created this site to help spread the word about the options to avoiding foreclosure, and a short sale has many benefits. A successful short sale can reduce the damage to one's future loan eligibility, credit rating, employment, security clearance and more. </p> <p>For a free report on the differences between short sales and foreclosure, fill out the form below and click "Send". If your situation is urgent, feel free to contact me immediately. I'm ready to help you take action and secure a more secure financial future. </p> <p>As a CDPE-designated agent, I've been trained to pursue foreclosure alternatives, and I'm here to help. </p> http://www.portlandvancouvershortsale.com/Short-Sale-vs-Foreclosure.aspxCredit Score Issueshttp://www.portlandvancouvershortsale.com/Credit-Score-Issues.aspx <h1>Don't Let Your Credit Score Drop Unnecessarily</h1> <p>Avoiding foreclosure now could make or break your attempts to get a loan in the near future and determine whether you can get affordable interest rates. </p> <p>That's why I've made this site available for anyone in our community struggling with mortgage payments. Foreclosure alternatives like short sales and deeds-in-lieu allow homeowners to avoid many of the damaging effects of foreclosure. In addition, short sales may have less of an impact on credit scores than foreclosure. </p> <p>To get all the information on how these options affect your credit score, fill out the form below and click "Send". If you need immediate assistance, contact me right away. </p> <p>I'm here to assist you. </p> http://www.portlandvancouvershortsale.com/Credit-Score-Issues.aspxTipping the Scales Toward Foreclosure?http://www.portlandvancouvershortsale.com/Tipping-the-Scales-Toward-Foreclosure.aspx <h1>Fear of foreclosure is a national epidemic.</h1> <p> Millions of homeowners fell behind on their mortgage payments last year, and then proceeded to fall further behind every month. </p> <p> These are tough times and there are no easy answers. </p> <p> The fact is, major lenders, the federal government, and local agencies across the country have stepped up their efforts to stem the tide of foreclosures. More help is available than ever before. </p> <p> As a real estate professional who has earned the Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation, I am knowledgeable and adept at navigating among the full range of solutions for helping financially distressed homeowners to make a fresh start. </p> <p> Looking to learn more? Check out my free report: "Tipping the Scales Toward Foreclosure? Resolve to Shed the Weight of an Unmanageable Mortgage in 2012." </p> <p> And if you, or someone you care about is looking to tip the scales back into financial solvency, contact me today for a confidential consultation! </p>http://www.portlandvancouvershortsale.com/Tipping-the-Scales-Toward-Foreclosure.aspxFeeling Financially Squeezedhttp://www.portlandvancouvershortsale.com/Feeling-Financially-Squeezed.aspx <h1>Feeling Financially Squeezed?</h1> <h2>Escape the Grip of Forecloure </h2> <p>If you are struggling with the emotional stranglehold of foreclosure, I'm here to help. With my assistance, we can start the process of putting you back on the path to stability. </p> <p>As a CDPE, I have extensive training to serve the needs of homeowners in circumstances where they feel they have no options. The reality is that you have many. </p> <p> Because millions of Americans are struggling with unaffordable mortgage payments, lenders are more than ever encouraged to work with homeowners to find a solution that benefits all parties. </p> <p> To find out more about foreclosure alternatives that are available to you, click and download the free report I've created on this website. </p> <p> Call me today. The sooner we get started the more time we'll have to devise a strategy to help you breathe a little easier and restore hope for the future. </p> http://www.portlandvancouvershortsale.com/Feeling-Financially-Squeezed.aspxYour First Steps To Avoid Foreclosurehttp://www.portlandvancouvershortsale.com/Your-First-Steps-To-Avoid-Foreclosure.aspx <h1>Your First Steps</h1> <p>In today’s market, 1 in 7 homeowners is having trouble paying the mortgage. More than 70% of these homeowners proceed without seeking assistance or getting the facts. Many do not even realize that foreclosure is a process, and that there is time to make decisions that may result in a better outcome. </p> <p>You are not alone. Millions of other homeowners nationwide are in the same circumstances. To assist you, I’ve prepared a free report outlining the first steps a homeowner should take when facing a foreclosure. </p> <p>Fill out your information below for this free report. Don’t hesitate. Get back on track today! </p> http://www.portlandvancouvershortsale.com/Your-First-Steps-To-Avoid-Foreclosure.aspxShort Sale & Deed-In-Lieuhttp://www.portlandvancouvershortsale.com/Short-Sale-and-Deed-In-Lieu.aspx<h1>Short Sale &amp; Deed-In-Lieu</h1> <p>Contrary to what you may have heard, lenders actually want to avoid foreclosure wherever possible. That’s why they’re accepting more short sale and deed-in-lieu transactions everyday in an effort to eliminate unnecessary foreclosures. This is great news for homeowners facing financial distress. </p> <p>To help you understand more about these two options, I’ve prepared a free report just for you, called ‘Short Sale & Deed-in-Lieu: Dignified Solutions.’ To receive your free report, please provide your information in the fields below. </p> <p>I hope you’ll review these options carefully and pass this information along to those who may need it. I commend your efforts to finding a solution to the difficult financial situation that you or someone you know is currently facing. Providing the best advice and information in your time of need is my priority. </p> <p>Let me help you evaluate your options and get you back on track to a secure financial future. </p>http://www.portlandvancouvershortsale.com/Short-Sale-and-Deed-In-Lieu.aspx