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How to Survive Cyber Monday and Beyond

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Broadpoint Properties Cal BRE #01324959

Each and every week, there are things going on that impact the short sale business. Sometimes there are big changes to federal and state policies that impact the distressed property world. Other weeks, there is short sale business news and distressed property news about government programs for distressed borrowers.

Housing News for Week Ending November 28, 2014

Read below to learn about some of the interesting housing news and weird stuff that went on this week in the distressed property arena:

Status of the Mortgage Debt Relief Act As it has been for the last few years, the end of the year brings additional conversations about the extension and retroactive approval of the Mortgage Debt Relief Act. Read more about what is going on in Congress these days.

Why I Don't Want to Be a .Realtor This Inman article by Teresa Boardman spells it all out. What do you think? Are you getting a .Realtor domain?

2015 Real Estate Predictions What do you think of these 2015 real estate predictions for mortgage rates, purchases, and housing starts? I'm not quite convinced that they are accurate, but I guess that only time will tell!

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Not sure whether you’ve heard the news. But, I have created a planner entitled, The Essential Daily Planner for Real Estate Agents: Success in 10 Minutes a Day. The organizer has received many accolades. In fact, Shark Tank star and real estate mogul, Barbara Corcoran, had this to say about the book: “This clever book is a business coach and an accountability tool all in less than 250 pages! Read it, use it, and watch your productivity skyrocket!” The planner is available on Amazon.

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In any case, there’s lots going on in the housing news arena. And, if you are actively working with ‘distressed’ borrowers, it’s important to keep up with the short sale news and all of the changes in the industry. Sometimes that’s hard, which is why we’ve provided you with a weekly recap of the distressed property news and short sale news right here.

Comments (4)

Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

I did not realize that you have publish a book Melissa Zavala , that is great. I am sure that it is a great benefit to many agents looking to improve there daily production.

Nov 29, 2014 11:46 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Melissa,  I am definitely wanting to know if the mortgage debt relief act will be extended.  Those clowns in congress need to get their acts together .

I will definitely be using my daily planner which I expect will help with accountability!

Nov 30, 2014 12:29 AM
Ginny Gorman
RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate - North Kingstown, RI
Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond

Melissa Zavala always providing the best information...I am waiting for some real information to come out on the Mortgage Debt Forgiveness Act!

Dec 05, 2014 09:20 PM
Winston Heverly
Coldwell Banker Access Realty - South Macon, GA
GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA

Loved your post, glad I came across it in the archives. Hope 2015 has been a successful year.

Dec 26, 2015 08:54 PM