Kim Swagert's Blog

Recent Housing Stimulus NewsFebruary 19, 2009President Obama's housing initiatives have just been released.  This page will provide helpful information on the recently enacted New Homebuyer Tax Credit and the Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan that is to be enacted March 4, 2009.Here are ...

Interesting...I saw this article in the L.A. Times today about credit card companies that were bailed out.  Goes to show that the companies that are 'too big to fail' will get their cake and eat it too! I made an online payment to the credit card I've had for 12 years -- it posted the next day (o...

I was speaking with a co-worker today and we both had this epiphany about the whole stimulus and bailout garbage. We are bailing out the very companies that are holding our feet to the fire -- raising credit card interest rates to 29.99% when you paid a day late, refusing to work with you on a sh...

I have been writing to everyone from my governor to the President about aid to housing as a major component of any stimulus plan.  While I opposed the first stimulus plan, and am disgusted at all the ridiculous things that seem to get tucked away in them, I feel like we are at a point in the econ...

Well, for some possibly.  "Fed Moves to Help Distressed Homeowners" - read here about how you may be able to take steps to keep your home if you are struggling making your payments.  Also, if you would like more information on short-sales, foreclosures and loan modifications, see my webpage here....