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Welcome to the inaugural issue of TechTuesday, your weekly update on technology for the Real Estate Professional.This week we will focus on the Tools that were brought to us as part of the SHIFT Tour.First Here is the link I promised from last week to help get you started blogging.Sign up to Star...

Just got this announcement from CalHFA.  This is a huge blow to First Time Home Buyers in California.  These programs help a lot of people bridge the down payment gap. I hope we get these back soon! Effective immediately and until the financial markets stabilize, the following CalHFA first mortga...

It can be very difficult putting into words just how much you need help in getting out of your mortgage.  Weather you are trying to Save your Home and renegotiate with the Bank or your are asking them to let you sell the home in a Short Sale for less than you own, You will need to compose a movin...

You must cut your expenses! But how do I cut my expenses? I have already cut everything I can. Have YOU? You must first start by writing out your current budget and tracking all of your expenses.(30 days) Get a roommate Carpool or take public transit Cancel non-essential services Sell some of you...

 The first thing you must do is seek the advice of the following professionals: A Non-Profit Distressed Homeowner counselor A Mortgage or Loan Officer A Real Estate Agent A Lawyer All of the professionals above will need the following information from you in order to be able to give you the infor...

The job of the non-profit distressed Homeowner Counselor is to inform you about all the options that may be available for you to save or sell your home and to inform you about the possible consequences. Counselors can be found by contacting the HOPE Alliance or by contacting your local City and C...