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Golf cours homes for sale if your not a golfer? I recently just had dinner with an agent in Scottsdale AZ and he told me he just signed on a deal for a gated golf course home where the buyer didn't golf but was obviously interested in giving it a try. Excuse me? He liked the "green belt", the pools and spas and all the amenities that a high class private community has to offer so the place was perfect for his family. After explaining a bit about blogging I have decided to write two blogs to see if I can get him more buyers in said location. I suggested some amateur golf clubs as a closing present =) If you are looking for golf course homes for sale then have at it!
I step outside to get my daily dose of coffee and notice that the sun is shinning but its cold ahh winter is here. I remember last winter when I had get online to look for plumbing bothell to replace two of my hose connection to my hoses outside because I did not wrap them in insulation. This plumbing blog has all the good information that I was lacking about keeping your home safe in the winter time. If you where like me or just need maintenance tips or help then this local Plumbing company in Bothell WA is the place to go. They are honest, fair in cost and fast and thats the main factors that I look for in any business I want to deal with. Via Jason Channell, The House Sleuth (Diadem Property Inspections):
Getting Your Home Ready For Winter
It was another beautiful October day in Southeast Michigan. Temperatures reached about 73 degrees F in my back yard where the thermometer is located. But in spite of the lovely autumn weather we are enjoying, I know a typical cold Michigan winter is around the corner. And that means it is time for winterization, the process of preparing the home for the harsh conditions it will face during the winter.
Winterizing is usually performed in the fall before snow and excessive cold have arrived, and it protects against damage due to bursting water pipes, and from heat loss due to openings in the building envelope.
Plumbing System
Have you ever experienced a burst pipe? The water damage can be devastating, since a ruptured pipe will release water and not stop until someone shuts off the water. If no one is home to do this, an enormous quantity of water will flood the house and cause thousands of dollars' worth of damage.
But very small ruptures or ruptures that are stopped quickly are also a major source of headaches. Water leakage can result in mold growth and property damage, and broken water pipes can be costly to repair.
Here are some tips on protecting the plumbing system to endure a harsh Michigan (or whatever state you reside in) winter:
- All exposed water pipes in cold areas, such as attics, garages, and crawlspaces, should be insulated. Foam or fiberglass insulation can be purchased at most hardware stores. Insulation should cover the entirety of a pipe.
- Plastic is more tolerant of cold expansion than copper or steel. Houses in colder climates might benefit from the exclusive use of approved plastic plumbing.
- Water supply for exterior pipes should be shut off from inside the house and then drained.
- Sprinkler systems are particularly vulnerable to cracking due to cold-weather expansion. In addition to turning them, it helps to purge the system of any remaining water with compressed air.
- Homeowners should be aware that much of the plumbing system travels through areas that are significantly colder than the rest of the house. Because it is impossible to monitor the temperature of every portion of the plumbing system, indoor air temperature should be kept high enough throughout the winter to keep pipes in any unheated places from freezing.
Building Envelope Leaks
It costs a lot to heat a house. Leaky window frames, door frames, and electrical outlets can allow warm air to escape into the outdoors. But the good news is that it doesn't cost much to seal them.
- Windows that leak will allow cold air into the home. Feeling for drafts with a hand or watching for horizontal smoke from an incense stick are a few easy ways to inspect for leaks. They can be repaired with tape or caulk.
- On a breezy day, a homeowner can walk through the house and find far more leaks than they knew existed. Leaks are most likely in areas where a seam exists between two or more building materials.
Insulation
- Because hot air rises into the attic, a disproportionately larger amount of heat is lost there than in other parts of the house. Like a winter hat that keeps a head warm, adequate attic insulation will prevent warm indoor air from escaping. Attic insulation should be 12 inches thick in cold climates.
- Storm doors and windows should be installed to insulate the house and protect against bad weather.
Heating Systems
The heating system is used most during the winter so it’s a good idea to make sure that it works before it’s desperately needed. The following inspection and maintenance tips can be of some help to homeowners:
- Test the furnace by raising the temperature on the thermostat. If it does not respond to the adjustment quickly it might be broken.
- Replace the air filter if it’s dirty.
- If the furnace is equipped with an oil or propane tank, the tank should be full.
Cooling Systems
- Use a hose to remove leaves and other debris from the outdoor condensing unit, if the home is equipped with one. Protect the unit with a breathable waterproof cover to prevent rusting and freezing of its components.
- Remove and store window air conditioners when they are no longer needed. Cold air can damage their components and enter the house through openings between the air conditioner and the windowpane.
- Ceiling fans can be reversed in order to warm air trapped beneath the ceiling to recirculate. A fan has been reversed if it spins clockwise.
Chimneys and Fireplaces
- The chimney should be inspected for nesting animals trying to escape the cold. Squirrels and raccoons have been known to enter chimneys for this reason.
- The damper should open and close with ease. Smoke should rise up the chimney when the damper is open. If it doesn't, this means that there is an obstruction in the chimney that must be cleared before the fireplace can be used.
- A chimney-cleaning service professional should clean the chimney if it has not been cleaned for several years.
- The damper should be closed when the fireplace is not in use. An open damper might not be as obvious to the homeowner as an open window, but it can allow a significant amount of warm air to escape.
- Glass doors can be installed in fireplaces and wood stoves to provide an extra layer of insulation.
Roofs
- If debris is left in gutters, it can get wet and freeze, permitting the formation of ice dams that prevent water from draining. This added weight has the potential to cause damage to gutters. Also, trapped water in the gutter can enter the house and lead to the growth of mold. For these reasons, leaves, pine needles, and all other debris must be cleared from gutters. This can be done by hand or with a hose.
- Missing shingles should be replaced.
Landscape
- Patio furniture should be covered.
- If there is a deck, it might need an extra coat of sealer.
Winterizing Unoccupied Homes
Adequate winterization is especially crucial for homes that are left unoccupied during the winter. Michigan has its fair share of snowbirds, spending the winter months in a warmer location. Unfortunately, we also have more than our fair share of vacancies due to foreclosure.
The heat may be shut off in vacant homes in order to save money. Such homes must be winterized in order to prevent catastrophic building damage.
Consider these measures for protecting unoccupied homes:
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Winterize toilets by emptying them completely. Antifreeze can be poured into toilets and other plumbing fixtures.
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Winterize faucets by opening them and leaving them open.
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Water tanks and pumps need to be drained completely.
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Drain all water from indoor and outdoor plumbing.
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Unplug all non-essential electrical appliances, especially the refrigerator. If no electrical appliances are needed, electricity can be shut off at the main breaker.
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As any home chef knows, one of the most important kitchen tools is the garbage disposal. And as most home chefs know, when the garbage disposal is broken even the simplest of kitchen tasks can be a chore. Proper maintenance is key! Here are a few helpful tips to keep your disposal happy and healthy:
- Clean your Garbage disposal every time you use it. Pour a small amount of dish soap down the drain with some cold water and let it run for a minute or two. Then turn the disposal off and let the water run for a few more seconds to clear out any particles.
- Only use cold water. This allows any grease or fat to harden and be chopped up while they are solid. Liquid fats tend to stick to the sides of pipes to create stubborn blockages.
- It is important to use the disposal frequently to avoid rust and buildup. Egg shells and chicken or fish bones can help clean buildup, while citrus peels freshen.
- If you Find yourself in need plumbing in Bothell then give this local business a try.
Short Sales in Valencia CA If you are in a position where you can no longer afford your home or like many of us hardships have placed us struggling to survive and facing potential foreclosure there is help. Deciding what to do when in this situation is yours to make, but one thing always holds true, a educated decision is better then a guess. Call those that are experts and have learned the different options for your situation so that you may gain the knowledge required to make a good decision on if a short sale is good for you. Via Kristen Gibson (Keller Williams VIP Properties):
Short Sales in Valencia Ca.
With all the changes in the real estate market I have been able to provide quality service to homeowners that are in hardship. Millions of people enter into foreclosure every three months. I'm hear to help you as a Certified Short Sale Expert. I handle the entire process from beginning to the end negotiating with the bank directly. I have a team with many years of experience and have helped many homeowners avoid foreclosure. A short sale is when the proceeds from the sale of your property won't cover the balance owed on the loan. Lenders accept a discounted payoff on the loan and allows it to close escrow.
As an example, say you owe $400,000 on your home and it's only worth $300,000 the bank will take a $100,000 loss and let you walk from that. You must be able to prove an economic hardship example loss of job, death, divorce, and medical bills. There are many advantages to short sale for the homeowner besides just to prevent foreclosure., for instance, avoiding foreclosure on their credit report it takes about 2 years to restore your credit with a short sale where a foreclosure is about 5 years on your credit and the process of a short sale is faster and less costly. A typical short sale takes 90 to 180 days, but every situation and bank is different. Please contact Kristen Gibson (661) 803-9182 for more information on short sales in Valencia and Santa Clarita Valley.
January 27, 2010 - View Current Short Sale Inventory - There are currently just 58 short sale homes for sale in Valencia, CA. 37 single family and 21 attached condos. Ranging from a low $250,000 to a high of $930,000. Short sales sold and closed during January 2010 were 13, 9 condos and 4 single family ranging from a low of $250,000 and a high of 410,000.
January 27, 2010 - Current Inventory - There are currently 18 active short sale properties, 13 single family and 5 attached condos prices ranging from $365,000 to $850,000. These type of discounted homes sold and closed during January2010: 2 properties, 1 condo and 1 single family home.
If you would like an updated list or to search for short sales in the Valencia, Stevenson Ranch, Santa Clarita areas please feel free to contact me.
CONTACT KRISTEN GIBSON (661) 803-9182 TO BUY OR SELL IN VALENCIA, STEVENSON RANCH, SAUGUS AND SANTA CLARITA
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These new rules will help those that are striving and fighting for homeowners everywhere. Short sales are very time consuming and require much more dedication and work from the agent. Many homeowners who where being forced out of there homes from bad loans or lay offs now have a escape route where they may even receive assistance in moving to a new home.
Via Elva Branson-Lee, e-Pro, CDPE (Solid Source Realty GA):
If a real estate agent does not yet know how to manage the intricacies of the short sale, it's time they learned. These tricky transactions are going to be a major part of our industry for a while yet. In the metro Atlanta market, short sales easily comprise 25-30% of all current listings.
As we short sale specialists continue to anticipate the institution of the new Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives(HAFA) program's short sale guidelines, I am encouraged on five important points:
(1) No more commission cuts! Participating lenders will no longer be permitted subsidize their own contractors by grabbing a portion of the agents' commissions. The "new rules" prohibit loan servicers from demanding that real estate brokerages reduce the commission stated in the listing agreement as a condition of approving a short sale -- a practice that's been a sore point with many real estate agents.
(2) Troubled borrowers who agree to a short sale or deed-in-lieu of foreclosure will receive up to $1,500 to assist with their relocation expenses. I've actually seen this provision in practice in recent months for sellers who had FHA-backed mortgages. Now, these new guidelines extend the practice to include conventional mortgages.
(3) Loan servicers and investors who sign off on payments to subordinate lien holders will earn incentives up to $1,000 for successfully completing a short sale or deed-in-lieu. I'm not sure that this is much more incentive than the servicers are already getting, but I hope it is going to be on TOP of what they are already getting. That would make it attractive.
What do you think? Has anyone out there in the Rain-Making community had an update or further insight on this point?
Now, these last two points are the BEST of all in my opinion:
(4) No more having to submit an offer and pray for a counter in order to know what the lender will consider an acceptable net. Now, troubled borrowers interested in exploring a short sale will receive preapproved short-sale terms prior to the property listing.
And...
(5) Servicers must agree to fully release them from future liabilityif the sale goes through. To date, all of my lenders have agreed to fully release the lien, but I've heard the stories of those who would not. This provision takes that worry out of the game.
Now, how many of the lenders will play by the new rules? That remains to be seen.
Elva Branson-Lee -- Short Sale Specialist, Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE)
Soild Source Realty GA 770-475-1130 ext. 8988
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As to this Auto detailing in Renton, Kent, Tukwila WA blog, I have also used Jasons services for my car on multiple occasions. He once came to my home with very little notice and was able to get my car completely cleaned up for a important loan meeting that afternoon. If you are looking for a mobile auto detailing company in Renton, Kent or Tukwila WA then give Jason a call.
Via DOUGLAS CHING (FARMERS MORTGAGE GROUP):
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Mobile Auto Detailing Renton, Kent, Tukwila WA
Your life is stressful enough without having to worrying about the small stuff in life like protecting your Automobile. I have personally used the Daily Auto Detailing company many times and Jason's attention to auto detailing and his true enjoyment of his job makes this experience a unique one. In the busy life that we live, with our jobs and families taking priority our extra time is often our most precious commodity. Everything he details is done by hand and everything he uses is bio-degradable. After using Jason's service now for four years I have decided to take the time to write this testimonial on his behalf.
If you want a unique experience and a Auto Detailer that you will use for life then simply call him and see for yourself.
Please call Owner/ Detailing Specialist Jason Daily to schedule your appt today!!
The Daily Detail is a mobile auto business operating and detailing vehicles in Renton, Kent and Tukwila WA. We will come to your home or office (pending approval & necessary water/electricity access) 7 days a week.
206-551-3603CoachJPD@vzw.blackberry.net
Car / SUV
The Daily Auto Detailing Cruisin’ Clean: $35 / $50
Don’t have time to swing by the car wash on your way home, but need your ride to look right for that after-hours appointment? The Daily Detailing Cruisin’ Clean is our fastest service; keeping your vehicle looking in top shape! This service includes a full exterior wash & shami dry as well as tire scrub & dressing and a door-jam wipe down.
(30 minutes to 1 hour depending on the vehicle and additional services requested)
The Daily Auto Detailing Premium Clean: $60 / $80
With a little more time we can perform the wash, dry, tire cleaning/dressing, and door-jam wipe down as noted above; as well as an interior wipe down from front to back, full vacuum and exterior waxing to your auto.
(1 hour to 2.5 hours depending on vehicle and additional services requested)
Car Show N’ Shine Supreme Detailing: $120/ $170
This level of service includes all of the above mentioned services as well as interior spot stain removal (depending on condition and age of stains) for cloth interiors and detailed cleaning for leather interiors (leather conditioning extra- see below for pricing). You will also receive a full exterior wax and detailed cleaning around trim areas with a small soft bristled brush. All waxing is done completely by hand (vs. orbital) to give you that attention to detail and special touch. All windows will also be washed on the interior and exterior for this service level.
(2 hours to 5 hours depending on automobile and additional services requested)
Individual Services for your Auto:
Wash & Wax Only: $60 / $95
Windows (not included on Cruisin’ & Premium service levels): $5 / $10
Carpet/ Upholstery Shampoo ONLY: $35 / $50
Full Auto Interior Cleaning ONLY (wipe down, door jams, windows, seats & carpet vacuumed): $75 / $90
Leather Conditioning for your auto (not included with any service level): $25 / $35
Auto Engine Detailing: $95
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LOAN MODIFICATION EVERETT, LYNNWOOD, MILL CREEK, WASHINGTON
By now, nearly every homeowner in Washington realizes housing values in areas around Everett, Lynnwood, and Mill Creek, Washington have been plummeting, in addition to escalating unemployment, rising interest rates, and mushrooming foreclosures. According to recent reports, half of American mortgages will be "underwater" in 2011, the owners of the homes owing more than the houses are worth.
Lately, the Obama administration has put greater pressure on lenders and their mortgage servicers, who act as bill collectors on behalf of investors who own mortgage bonds. On Aug. 4 the Feds unveiled the first of their monthly "name and shame" exercises, which publishes data on the loan modification efforts of about three dozen companies. Contrary to what many may believe, it costs the lenders more for a foreclosure than to modify the loan, and coincidentally lenders are more willing to modify the loan in order to prevent foreclosure.
Loan Modification permanently changes one or more of the terms of your loan which can lower your payments to make them affordable, correct defaults, and offer a fresh start. By modifying the loan, borrower can meet the terms of the new loan, and continue to do so into the future. Mortgage mediation allows homeowners to stop the foreclosure of their family's home, while lowering the monthly payments and modifying the loan terms.
Loan Modification:
- Lowers the homeowner's monthly payments;
- Lowers the loan's interest rate;
- Swaps a rising adjustable rate for an affordable fixed rate;
- Reduces the principle balance of the property;
- Corrects payment delinquencies and defaults;
- Adjusts the length of the loan terms
Recently, the Obama administration introduced the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) to help Americans modify their loans and by providing incentives to mortgage lenders to complete more loan modifications for their customers. Amidst one of the lowest points our economy since the 1970s, thousands of Americans now face rising unemployment, increasing interest rates, plummeting housing values, and losing their homes out of no fault of their own. With a Free Loan Modification Evaluation, Everett, Lynnwood, and Mill Creek, Washington homeowners can freely discover the answers to any foreclosure questions they may have, and start the process of saving their home.
 According to the Department of Treasury, "Anyone with high combined mortgage debt compared to income or who is 'underwater' may be eligible for a loan modification. This initiative will also include borrowers who show other indications of being at risk of default. Eligibility for the program will sunset at the end of three years." As reported by the LA Times, "This program applies to borrowers who are unable to make - or are struggling to make - mortgage payments that exceed 38% of their monthly income."
Those homeowners that choose to modify their loan on there own, face even greater challenges. Lost in a flood of modification requests, borrowers often wait weeks or months by their phone in hopes of an update on their situation. As has been reported in recent news headlines, lenders are not doing all that they can to help homeowners modify their mortgages, and the vast majority of modification requests have been denied. A large majority of borrowers were also encouraged, directly or indirectly, by their lenders to fall behind on their mortgage payments in order to qualify for modifications that never came. More than half of the clients who walk through servicers doors have been turned down when they tried to secure a loan modification on their own.
Under President Obama's "Making Home Affordable" plan, Everett, Lynnwood, and Mill Creek, Washington homeowners can save hundreds a month by getting a home loan modification or mortgage refinance. Any homeowner now facing foreclosure, or about to be, should immediately begin exploring all the options available to them, including the new government programs designed to help you get a successful loan modification.
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LOAN MODIFICATION SEATTLE
With falling housing prices, rising interest rates, and many now owing more than their home is worth, homeowners around Seattle, Washington, are now looking too modify their home loans in order to avoid foreclosure and save their homes. With a new foreclosure filed every 13 seconds, and with reports showing half of American mortgages underwater in 2011, loan modification is fast becoming the last hope for millions of distressed homeowners scrambling to afford their failing mortgages.
According to a recent report from the U.S. Treasury Department, 42 percent of modified loans done by the largest servicers have lowered homeowners' mortgage payments. This is a large improvement when compared to the 26 percent of modified loans that received lowered monthly payments during the 4th quarter of 2008. This year, at least 2.4 million foreclosures have been expected to be filed, while one million foreclosures have already been filed in the first quarter of 2009. According to RealtyTrac, one out of every 440 American homes have filed for foreclosure.
Current Housing Market Facts:
* There are approximately 110 million households in the U.S.
* About 75.5 million of these are homeowners.
* Approximately 68% of the 76 million, or 51.6 million, have mortgages.
* 14 million U.S. homeowners, 27% of those with mortgages, were underwater at the end of Q1 (Deutsche Bank estimates)
* Deutsche Bank estimates that nearly half of the 52 million mortgagors will be underwater by the end of next year.
President Obama's $75 billion Making Homes Affordable program is aimed at assisting 3-4 million borrowers avoid the 9 million foreclosures expected over the next four years. With a free loan modification evaluation, homeowners around Seattle, WA, can immediately see the savings possible under Obama's new programs, and explore all the benefits they qualify for, and begin the process of saving their home.
Loan Modification:
* Lowers your monthly payments;
* Lowers your interest rate;
* Swaps a rising adjustable rate for an affordable fixed rate;
* Reduces the property's principle balance;
* Corrects defaults and payment delinquencies;
* Adjusts the length of the loan terms
Under President Obama's "Making Home Affordable" plan, the majority of Seattle, Washington homeowners now qualify for benefits and hundreds in savings with a loan modification. The program demands that a borrower’s mortgage payment cannot exceed 31% of their gross income, and because most loans exceed 31%, nearly all homeowners are technically eligible for HAMP assistance. In addition, borrowers who have been denied a refinancing or home loan modification in the past are now able to have a second chance.
Troubled homeowners can save hundreds a month by getting a mortgage loan modify or mortgage refinance. Any homeowner now facing foreclosure, or about to be, should immediately begin exploring all the options available to them, including the new government programs designed to help you get a successful loan modification.
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LOAN MODIFICATION BOTHELL, WOODINVILLE, KIRKLAND, WASHINGTON
A recent report from the U.S. Treasury Department shows that 42 percent of loan modification done by the largest servicers did lower the homeowner's monthly payments, while 26 percent of modified loans received lower payments in the 4th quarter of 2008. 2.4 million foreclosures are expected to be filed this year alone, with one million foreclosures already filed by the end of May. One out of every 159 households with mortgages received notice of foreclosure in just the first quarter of 2009, according to RealtyTrac, and one in every 440 American homes filed for foreclosure.
Properties in areas like Bothell, Woodinville and Kirkland, Washington have likewise seen falling housing prices, rising interest rates, and now face going "underwater," owing more than their home is worth. With a secure modification of their home loan, thousands of Washington homeowners still have hope to save their homes, and be able to afford to stay in them.
A Successful Loan Modification Can:
- Lower the homeowner's monthly payments;
- Lower the loan's interest rate;
- Swap a rising adjustable rate for an affordable fixed rate;
- Reduce the principle balance of the property;
- Correct and forgive payment delinquencies and defaults;
- Adjust the length of the loan terms
Thankfully, most homeowners around Bothell, Woodinville, and Kirkland, Washington now qualify for benefits and savings with a loan modification under Obama’s "Making Home Affordable" program. With this plan, a borrower’s mortgage payment will never exceed 31% of their gross income. Since most loans exceed 31%, nearly all homeowners are technically eligible for HAMP assistance, including borrowers who have been denied a refinancing or home loan modification in the past.
By simply filling out a free loan modification evaluation, homeowners can immediately see what benefits they qualify for, the savings they may expect to see, and start exploring all the options available to them while beginning the process of saving their home.
For the banks and lenders, a foreclosure is a time-consuming and highly costly process in which they would prefer to avoid. Because of this fact, a successful loan modification is often available but requires skilled negotiations and knowledge in which many homeowners may not possess. This is where a trusted and well-qualified mortgage mitigation professional can make all the difference. While many scrupulous and fraudulent companies have left a bad reputation in recent news, certified and respectable professional servicers are commonly able to get a home loan modified easier and more efficient than a borrower can on their own.
Homeowners seeking a modification from their lender on their own need to provide the most accurate and essential information possible since all information will be used for or against them. Homeowners, therefore, must understand their lender's guidelines and how to use them in their favor, as well as assure all essential paperwork has been provided to the lender. Distressed borrowers also face being lost in the shuffle of an increasing flood of modification requests, often waiting by their phone for months to hear from their lender, and ending up in "cookie-cutter" modifications which result in later default, or even worse situations than when they started the process.
President Obama's "Making Home Affordable" plan will help distressed Bothell, Woodinville, and Kirkland, Washington homeowners save hundreds a month with a home loan modification or mortgage refinance. Any homeowner now facing foreclosure, or about to be, should immediately begin exploring all the options available to them, including the new government programs designed to help you get a successful loan modification.
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HOME LOAN MODIFICATION WASHINGTON
According to a new Deutsche Bank report, the percentage of American homeowners owing more than their homes are worth will nearly double to 48 percent of those with mortgages in 2011, an estimated 25 million homeowners. Thousands of Washington homeowners are now in a position where the amount they owe on the mortgage exceeds their home's value, and all while house prices continue to fall. Predicting half of all U.S. mortgages being underwater in 2011, homeowners across the country are in great need of loan modification.
It is estimated by Deutsche Bank that 14 million American homeowners had negative equity, owing more than their house is worth, at the end of the first quarter of 2009. While housing prices continue to fall, about 27 percent of U.S. homeowners are now "underwater" on their mortgage. At the current rate, nearly half of all American home mortgages will be underwater in 2011. [Marketwatch, 8/06/2009]
- 41% of prime conforming borrowers will be underwater by the first quarter of 2011
- 46% of prime jumbo borrowers will be underwater by the first quarter of 2011, jumping from 16 percent at the end of the first quarter of 2009
- 41 percent of prime conforming loans will be larger than their properties' value by the first quarter of 2011.
- 46 percent of prime jumbo loans will likewise be "underwater," a jump from 29 percent. [Reuters, 8/05/09]
After three years of price drops, this does not look comforting for stabilization in the U.S. housing market. Deutsche Bank reported that decline in home prices will have its greatest impact on prime borrowers and "conforming" loans meeting the guidelines of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Prime conforming loans are commonly less risky due to stringent requirements, and make up two-thirds of mortgages.
 Such a jump in these markets is significant as they make up the largest share of the total mortgage market, with Prime jumbo loans making up 13 percent of the total market. While prices continue to fall, more and more Washington homeowners will go underwater on their mortgage, making it more difficult to refinance, and leaving a Home Loan Modification the best solution.
With housing prices dropping, interest rates rising, and more and more homes underwater, refinancing is no longer a viable option, and without modifying these loans with a modification, half of America is likely going to lose their homes. Mortgage mitigation allows for a borrower to permanently change the terms of their mortgage, allowing for affordable monthly payments. Modifying a home loan can lower the interest rate, extend the term of the loan, or add any of the borrower's missed payments to the balance of the loan. With a free loan modification evaluation, homeowners can immediately see the savings available to them under various government programs, and begin determining which plans and savings they best qualify for.
Washington homeowners can save hundreds a month by getting a mortgage loan modify or mortgage refinance with President Obama's "Making Home Affordable" plan. All homeowners now facing foreclosure on their home, or those who are about to be, should immediately begin exploring all the options available to them, including the new government programs designed to help you get a successful loan modification.
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