fraud: Helping Others Is What We Do - 04/27/10 04:09 AM
I have crossed paths with so many people with so much hardship that I can’t help but to try to do my best to relieve them of this horrible time of their life.  I try to tell people that there are options available for everyone and that it is not the end of the world as they see it.  There are so many people out here right now that are taking advantage of someone’s hardship and trying to make money from their desperation, but then there are people like me that try to help their situation and make things better and … (0 comments)

fraud: Interesting Story about a “Shady” Appraiser - 01/29/08 03:07 PM
A friend of mine, who is an Investor, buys homes at the foreclosure auctions (courthouse steps) and sells homes.  He called me to ask me if I had any Appraiser’s phone numbers I could give him that he could get a quick appointment with, because the one he normally uses is out of town and the Appraiser that his “friend” gave him was not going to work out.I asked what the issue was with the Appraiser his friend gave him and he said to me . . .  
 “I told him that I was looking for an appraisal around $280K … (19 comments)

fraud: Beware of Short Sale Fraud - 01/23/08 10:24 AM
I was just speaking to a neighboring real estate agent who told me that some people she met, who are not well informed of what happens in a short sale, gave $3000 to a Real Estate Company who said they will not lose their home if they listed with them to do a short sale.  The owners have not seen any results or have heard from them since.  It is cheaper to seek Professional Advice from an attorney first for a quick consultation before doing something this drastic and giving away $3000 for nothing in return.
Look out for this type … (9 comments)