“The Three Lawyers:” You’ve heard of the “Three Amigos” and the “Three Tenors,” now there’s the “Three Lawyers.” Chris McLaughlin, Jeff Watson and I will have a webfest on Tuesday, 4/20 at 3PM Eastern (Noon Pacific) [right after Jeff’s own webinar –hope his voice holds up]. You’ll get three points of view about the recent Freddie Mac […]
Archive for 2010
Watson Webinar on Tuesday 10AM Pacific
Obviously, there’s questions about the recent Freddie Mac article about “short payoff fraud.” I’ll be posting more, participating in webinars, and getting involved with direct government contact in concert with other key players in short sale investing (much of which likely will be behind-the-scence, so don’t get anxious when you don’t hear about them). As […]
Freddie Mac Article No Reason to Panic
I wasn’t going to write about the April 12 Freddie Mac online article about “Short Payoff Fraud” for several days because it is so fraught with misstatements and misunderstandings that it’s my humble opinion that it will be modified and clarified soon. However, I have received too many inquiries from nervous real estate investors and […]
California Extends Mortgage Debt Forgiveness
Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Extended – (Reprint from Ca. Franchise Tax Board) [Please register or login if you cannot read the whole article. ] On April 12, 2010, SB 401, the Conformity Act of 2010 was enacted. It allows taxpayers who had all or part of the loan balance on their principal residence forgiven by their […]
Webinar Wednesday 3/31: Navigating the Paperwork Maze
On Wednesday March 31, Justin Lee is interviewing me about “Navigating the Maze of Contract Paperwork” in short sale investing. This will cover general, national issues and use California specific examples to benefit investors in California and across the country. The California DRE announcement last week makes proper disclosure and compliance even more […]
DRE News Flash Need Not Be Cause for Concern
On March 24, 2010 the California Department of Real Estate issued a “News Flash” warning real estate licensees about risks of “Fraud, and Legal and Ethical Minefields.” This news flash is posted below. I will post a series of articles discussing the many issues raised, but for now it’s important for investors and real estate […]
Info for Sellers
If you need, or think you may need, to sell your property as a short sale, what do you want to know about the process?
Info for Home Buyers
If you are interested in buying a personal home to live in that is for sale as a short sale, what do you want to know about buying a short sale property?
Info for Licensees
The first article for licensed agents and brokers will be about the March 24 announcement from the California Department of Real Estate regarding investors and real estate licensees.
Info for Investors
The first article for investors will be about the March 24 announcement from the California Department of Real Estate regarding investors and real estate licensees.
