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    Breaking News! - US Govt Takes Over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

    US Government takes over mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
    Resource: News: Yahoo.com

    Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, Jr. speaks during a news conference in AP – Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, Jr. speaks during a news conference in Washington, Sunday, Sept. 7, …

    WASHINGTON – The Bush administration seized control Sunday of troubled mortgage giants Fannie Mae and [...]

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Breaking News! - US Govt Takes Over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

US Government takes over mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Resource: News: Yahoo.com

Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, Jr. speaks during a news conference in AP – Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, Jr. speaks during a news conference in Washington, Sunday, Sept. 7, …

WASHINGTON – The Bush administration seized control Sunday of troubled mortgage giants Fannie Mae and [...]

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You Seen Andy Proper’s Virtual Birddog Blueprint…35 Page Giveaway?

Did you download the gratis preview of Andy Proper’s
new "Virtual Bird Dog Blueprint" I emailed you about?

If not, please let me urge you to go ahead and do so.
Download the Preview Right Here, Right Now
VirtualBirdDogBluePrint

This is some of the most brilliant, cutting
edge, "4-Hour Workweek" stuff out there right now.

You’ll find a TON of [...]

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Breaking News - New Fannie Mae Changes

Fannie Mae Raises Lender Fees, Releases Retained
Attorney List
Carrie Bay | 08.07.08
Resource: DS News
Earlier this week, Fannie Mae announced that it is increasing the fees it charges lenders for purchasing their mortgages and making adjustments to its pricing structure for home-loan securities.

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Freddie Mac to the Rescue!

Stop the truck Sally!

This BREAKING NEWS report just came in from Mortgage News Daily.

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What Aren’t You Success in Short Sales?

I had a rather interesting email sent to me that made me think that others would have a lot to contribute to the subject of it. It is an interesting way to think about solving challenges you are dealing with in short sale investing, but I believe from all the responses we get from this [...]

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Help Me Pick the New ShortSaleology Logo

OK here’s the deal. The last time I gave away something you guys went CRAZY! So… let’s see happens THIS time.

I’m running a little CONTEST on a design logo for the new launch of ShortSaleology 2.0. If you haven’t heard about it don’t worry… you will soon.

I need your help. Would [...]

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Government Foreclosure Rescue Program

This is something all of us need to keep a pulse on.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080624/ap_on_go_co/congress_housing

Summary:

The centerpiece of the package is a foreclosure rescue program in which the Federal Housing Administration would provide $300 billion in new, cheaper mortgages for distressed homeowners who otherwise would be considered too financially risky to qualify for government-insured, fixed-rate loans.

Borrowers would be [...]

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Foreclosed Properties Only… Dang It!

Well I almost was ready to swing from the rafters! Then all of a sudden reality struck!

It seems the 90 Day FHA Seasoning Lift for 1 Year only applies to properties acquired from foreclosure. That means it really doesn’t affect short sale properties.

Download HUD Flipping Guidelines for 90 Day Seasoning Lift

WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS [...]

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FHA Lifts 90 Day Seasoning Rule for 1 Year!

Yup… you read that right!

This is going to be an AMAZING here especially for all us short sale investors. Just think how many different programs FHA provides first time buyers to qualify to buy a house. Now take those buyers and match them up with all your short sale approved houses and what do [...]

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Remember Those Suffering

I would like to ask you for a favor.  Would you watch this video and considering donating to the cause? I don’t care if it is $.50  Anything you can spare can help feed a child or adult living in a tent under a bridge in New Orleans. This is perhaps one of the best [...]

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You Walk Away

I just read this article and it was a pretty interesting concept. Has anyone else heard of this?
The statistics are all over the place, but it is clear that not only are mortgage delinquencies and foreclosures skyrocketing, but millions of homeowners are "upside-down " in their mortgages; that is they owe more to the bank [...]

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I’m Going to Be in Cleveland - Come By and Say “Hello”

I hope everyone is having a productive day.

I am leaving today around 4PM and heading to Cleveland, Ohio.  I will be staying at the Marriot.  Call Rick or Gary for more details.  Please call Rick at 440-545-2341 or Gary at 440-545-2340.

Why am I telling you?  I would love meet you there!  Just email [...]

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What Do You Think About Capping the Rate?

Here is an interesting article from: http://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/5272008_Rate_Freeze.asp

Mortgage News Daily received an email this week from a reader with an intriguing idea for, if not solving, at least lessening the foreclosure crisis. What we loved about it was its simplicity.

The reader said that she works with a real estate attorney in Florida, one of the [...]

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My Friend Passed Away

Howdy (yes I am from Oklahoma)

First off I apologize for not putting something up for a few days.

You see I had a friend that passed away this week and it has been tough for me to deal with the emotions that go with a lost friendship.

Anyone that has dealt with a similar situation can relate. [...]

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How Can You Get More Short Sales Completed?

Watch and listen to what Seth Godin and pioneering Founders of Facebook and WikiPedia have to say about the importance of joining a Community.

Seth Godin, Sean Parker and Jimmy Wales discuss how to connect with more like minded people.

SO….

What community can you join now to get more accomplished in less time in your short sale [...]

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I’m About To P*SS YOU Off but It’s Worth It

I’m going to share my heart with you today in a way that I never done before.

I am inspired by several things that I encounter on a daily basis. I’m sure you can relate with that too. We’ll today I was inspired to talk about something that I think is being left out of [...]

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What is the “Dip” in Your Life?

I’m going to start this conversation out a little different.

Is that cool with you?

First, YOU are a world changer IF you can embrace the vision that has been gifted to you on how you can add value by passionately sharing it with others.

What in the world does that have to do with [...]

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Shortsaleology Version 2.1 - Promotional

We had a great launch today and people continue to sign-up every hour. Here is a little picture and link to encourage you to do the same.  By the way… don’t forget to check out short video explaining Lender Negotiations.

 

 

Let’s grow this community and make it phenomenal!

I can’t wait to see you there!

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The Short Sale Option Contract Package

Here is a copy of the Option Contract Package. These are the same documents that Old School Title uses.

If you have questions, comments or concerns leave them below.

Short Sale Option Contract Package
Title Order

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How Can We Serve Each Other in Web 2.0?

The very idea that we can remain still while the world around us changes is selfish and becoming unrealistic. There are amazing technologies that allow a greater scale of efficiency. Does that make sense?

If it doesn’t… watch this video and send me your comments about it.

I would love to hear your thoughts on how [...]

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Short Sale Audio

Is The Sky Falling with Short Sales - Part 2 of 2

Here you go…PART 2The information on this call is of
HIGH RELEVANCE to anyone in the
business of flipping houses or
doing short sales.

If you missed the email about Part
1, it was all about whether or not
the sky is beginning to fall with
short sales.

Part two starts off with taking
the “are simultaneous closings
really dead?” question, head on
by yours truly.

And [...]

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Is The Sky Falling With Short Sales? - PART 1

Is the Sky Falling With Short Sales?

Here is a very recent conference call where two of my friends Shaun and J.P. discussed “Is the Sky Falling With Short Sale?”

The purpose of this call is to educate on what is REALLY HAPPENING in the market today with short sales.

This PART 1 of a 2 Part Call [...]

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Short Sale Video

Breaking News! - US Govt Takes Over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

US Government takes over mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Resource: News: Yahoo.com

Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, Jr. speaks during a news conference in AP – Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, Jr. speaks during a news conference in Washington, Sunday, Sept. 7, …

WASHINGTON – The Bush administration seized control Sunday of troubled mortgage giants Fannie Mae and [...]

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How Can You Get More Short Sales Completed?

Watch and listen to what Seth Godin and pioneering Founders of Facebook and WikiPedia have to say about the importance of joining a Community.

Seth Godin, Sean Parker and Jimmy Wales discuss how to connect with more like minded people.

SO….

What community can you join now to get more accomplished in less time in your short sale [...]

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Short Sale Articles

I Want to Quit Because This Takes Work and Time

No… No… Don’t worry this isn’t about quitting anything. It is about recognizing the marathon from the race.

What do I mean?

I hear it almost every day from local restate investors and even some of my students.

OUR JUSTIFIABLE EXCUSES

·         This real estate stuff is just TOO HARD!
·          Short sales take too much time to be profitable
·         [...]

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How to Determine Your Short Sale Offer

Here is a question I’m constantly being asked by my students and other real estate investors. The answer to it is not an exact science. First let’s identify some common used terminology.

BPO (Broker Price Opinion): A generalized opinion or value of the property. These can be exterior and interior. They are ordered by [...]

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Short Sale Questions

Freddie Mac to the Rescue!

Stop the truck Sally!

This BREAKING NEWS report just came in from Mortgage News Daily.

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What Aren’t You Success in Short Sales?

I had a rather interesting email sent to me that made me think that others would have a lot to contribute to the subject of it. It is an interesting way to think about solving challenges you are dealing with in short sale investing, but I believe from all the responses we get from this [...]

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Short Sale News

Breaking News! - US Govt Takes Over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

US Government takes over mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Resource: News: Yahoo.com

Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, Jr. speaks during a news conference in AP – Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, Jr. speaks during a news conference in Washington, Sunday, Sept. 7, …

WASHINGTON – The Bush administration seized control Sunday of troubled mortgage giants Fannie Mae and [...]

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Breaking News - New Fannie Mae Changes

Fannie Mae Raises Lender Fees, Releases Retained
Attorney List
Carrie Bay | 08.07.08
Resource: DS News
Earlier this week, Fannie Mae announced that it is increasing the fees it charges lenders for purchasing their mortgages and making adjustments to its pricing structure for home-loan securities.

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