Real estate blog entries tagged with acorn

Blog entries tagged with "acorn":

acorn: ACORN Housing - Anyone (in Mortgage) Hear of this Yet? - 07/10/08 09:41 AM

I just got something from Bank of America on ACORN (Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now) mortgage solutions. This could be good news, and I want to hear it!
PLEASE join the group "THINK POSITIVE - Market Reports for the LOA-Minded", and post the upsides of these new programs! Here's what … (6 comments)

acorn: The New Architects and the Re-Construction of the Real Estate Market - 06/12/08 04:36 PM

The New Architects and the Re-Construction of the Real Estate Market by Hassan Nicholás

At this moment, as you are reading, another headline signaling the collapse of the US real estate market is going to press. And so goes our desensitization to the current reality. In this day and age … (0 comments)

acorn: Are You Facing Forclosure? ACORN can help! - 05/21/08 07:08 PM

ACORN opened on January 28th of 2008 and stands for Association of Community Organizations For Reform Now. This particular organization is in the San Bernardino area and works will a lot of Hispanics and people who just don't know where else to turn. On Thursdays, ACORN staff members offer appointments to … (0 comments)

acorn: ACORN Housing - Helping Consumers Avoid Foreclosure by Loan Modification - 05/06/08 01:10 PM

In a previous post I asked Realtors if anyone knew about Acorn Housing and if they had heard any success stories. Surprisingly, I heard nothing which is strange for AR. I contacted the Center for Responsible Lending and was told this is most likely the best option and better than many … (0 comments)

acorn: Acorn Housing - Input from Realtors Requested - 05/02/08 05:49 PM

I've recently been on a quest to help the people who call in who are upside down in their house. I called HUD and Neighborhood Works and was led to Acorn Housing. Has anyone worked with this group directly and heard of a successful workout with a lender?
The group actually picked … (0 comments)

acorn: Voter Fraud finally being prosecuted - 04/12/08 02:32 AM

On June 26, BIAW's two year odyssey of working tirelessly to uncover vote fraud in Washington State finally paid off when the King County Prosecutor announced seven employees of the union-backed organization know as ACORN would be prosecuted for vote fraud for submitting thousands of fake and forged voter registrations last … (3 comments)

acorn: Finding a Mortgage: Ten Tips for First Time Homebuyers - 03/14/08 11:29 PM

What You Should Know in Finding a Mortgage Before Buying a Home
Before you start looking for a home, you should get pre-qualified for a loan. Banks, credit unions and mortgage bankers make home loans. The lenders like myself will take an application, process the loan documents, and see the … (2 comments)

acorn: Mortgage Programs for First Time Home Buyers - 03/12/08 11:00 AM

Everyone likes a bargain. Even First-Time Home Buyers! The simple definition of a first-time home buyer is someone who has not taken a mortgage interest deduction in the last 3 years. It's not surprising that first-time home buyers are beginning to take notice of current housing prices.
Lending standards are getting stricter … (1 comments)

acorn: The ACORN Program - Not Just for Fisrt-Time Home Buyers - 03/12/08 10:58 AM

ACORN is a National non-profit Housing program with goals to provide free housing counseling directed toward achieving homeownership for low to moderate income homebuyers. ACORN accomplishes their goal by providing one-on-one mortgage loan counseling, first-time homebuyer classes, and works with lending partnerships to obtain affordable mortgages for their clients.
The mortgages … (1 comments)

acorn: Webinar Explores How We Can Help Americans KEEP Their Homes - 03/02/08 09:08 AM

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acorn: Countrywide Recognizes They're Not In The Property Management Biz - 02/24/08 10:06 PM

**Click Here To See The Original Post on WealthWithMortgage.com**
I've been saying it for years now.. Mortgage companies are in business to collect interest income on their money, not to be property managers. The LAST thing they want to do is end up owning a bunch of property. Thanks to Morgan over … (1 comments)

acorn: Delinquent in Your Mortgage Payment? Don't Run! Don't Hide! - 02/17/08 07:45 PM

Are you delinquent in your mortgage payments? If you are, Don't Run, Don't Hide!
HUD and Mortgage lenders are trying to find delinquent homeowners. In particular, they are trying to find homeowners who have not returned phone calls and letters. THIS IS NOT AND ATTEMPT By LENDERS or HUD TO COLLECT or PUNISH! … (1 comments)

acorn: Countrywide, ACORN Partner on Guidance for Home Retention Efforts -PR - 02/11/08 09:03 AM

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acorn: Do You Have Credit Score Under 700? Don't worry, there is Good News ACORN - 09/21/07 02:09 AM

Yes, the sky is falling and the end is near if you listen to the news. Some people are asking if the American Dream is dead. Some would say yes--and let them. You can be smarter than your neighbors. For people who are willing to give up a few weekends, do … (0 comments)

acorn: Home Purchase Assistance Programs - 09/21/07 12:56 AM

First time home buyers and low income families are suffering the most during this period of credit crunch we are currently experiencing. With some people are having more difficulty now getting loans or down payments to purchase their dream homes, I thought it might be helpful to provide a list of … (0 comments)

acorn: Help people with not so great credit get a home! ACORN Loan Housing Program & More! - 09/20/07 07:18 PM

I recently visited model homes and asked the sales counselor how they were doing selling their inventory. She explained to me that th area, Rosenberg, TX, consists of a lot of blue-collared workers or people that currently rent. Many people she has met that were interested in buying a home in the … (1 comments)

acorn: Is it Really Urban Sprawl....? - 07/06/07 09:30 AM

Well that's my question. According to the Flint Journal on Thursday 6-28-07 full article is here
http://www.mlive.com/flint/stories/index.ssf?/base/news-44/1183040450304190.xml&coll=5
They say that the City of Flint is losing population due to urban sprawl. Yes everyone wants to live in the outskirts where the grass is greener. Prestigious Grand Blanc Township gained 5,556 new residents since … (0 comments)

acorn: ACORN - Assoc for Community Organizations for Reform Now - 07/05/07 11:39 AM

ACORN in Michigan
Association for Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) a group who is trying to get laws passed to prohibit "predatory loans", such as those with balloon interest rates. In Flint there have been a few group forums for the community. Information is gathered and shared regarding the … (0 comments)

acorn: FDIC and homeowners join the mortgage debate - 06/08/07 04:01 PM

Originally posted on HomeFinancingNews.com The FDIC has become the latest government entity to join the subprime mortgage debate. This week Chairwoman Sheila Bair advised Wall Street to take a more flexible approach with homeowners who are facing foreclosure.
Subprime mortgages are of particular concern to the FDIC. Because they are originated … (1 comments)

acorn: Get HELP, before you lose your home! - 03/21/07 10:37 AM

I usually try not to add fuel to the pessimistic fire that has engulfed the housing market over the last year and a half, but some stories need to be told. According to a February 13 article in the Detroit News, by Louis Aguilar, Wayne County posted the highest rate of … (6 comments)

acorn: Study Warns of Pending "Rate Shock" for Homeowners - 09/08/06 04:13 PM

STUDY WARNS OF PENDING "RATE SHOCK" FOR HOMEOWNERSPredatory Lending has been a major concern lately, but law makers and watch groups have mostly concentrated their attention on predatory practices such as pre-payment penalties, excessive fees, high interest rates, flipping, excessive yield spread premiums and balloon payments. Until this year their has … (2 comments)