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loan modifications: New FTC MARS RULE - 01/24/11 06:19 PM
Attorney's Life on MARS
The FTC has issued a final rule that gives federal and state authorities a new tool to combat the increase in deceptive mortgage relief practices.
The final rule does not affect attorneys who provide mortgage assistance relief services (MARS) in connection with the practice of law if certain basic requirements are met, but the FTC warns of MARS providers that try to use attorneys as fronts to avoid state laws.
Over the past three years, the FTC noticed a spike in the number of consumers scammed by MARS providers that charge advanced fees in the hundreds or … (3 comments)

loan modifications: If you see my name on a listing, it is probably a short sale... - 03/31/09 12:13 PM
I'm an attorney and a Realtor, and I specialize in short sales, loan modifications and all kinds of pre-foreclosure workouts.  So if you see my name on a listing, it is probably a short sale.  After all, I went into this to do short sales.  As an attorney closing REOs for the last 2 years, I knew there was a shortage of capable Real Estate agents handling short sales. 
But Agents beware!  Not everyone who contacts you is a short sale candidate.  As an attorney, I can tell you it is more important to look past the sale and look at … (3 comments)

loan modifications: An AR Newbie! - 02/11/09 03:13 PM
New to Active Rain...It's like Online Dating!(A "Humor" Alert)
Well, I've put up my profile, and uploaded my photo.  (Did I choose the right one?)  I've told you a little bit about myself and what I'm looking for.  I've gotten some referrals and I've answered some emails.  And then I thought, didn't I just do this?  Oh yeah, it was called online dating!  Well, here's my first blog post and a toast to many more. 
Lynn Arends  Attorney | Realtor | CDPEHELPING PEOPLE AVOID FORECLOSURE
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Lynn Arends - Attorney | Designated Broker

Seattle, WA

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Lynn Arends Law Group PLLC & Lynn Arends Realty Group

Address: 2100 Westlake Ave North, Suite 201, Seattle, WA, 98109

Office Phone: (206) 282-4848

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