http://www.hollyleano.com/blogholly Get a grip on the facts! Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:44:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Homes sales are on the decline. When will we get out of this slump. In an article written by Rex Nutting from Market Watch, we learn that the cheif economist of the real estate industry lobbing group, commented that 'it's not good news'. Where do we go from here? ~ ... http://www.hollyleano.com/blogholly/index.php/2010/03/01/existing-home-sales-fall-7-2-to-7-month-low/ If there was ever a time when advice was needed about what to do with your money during a short sale, this would be the perfect question. "Do I move out of my house and rent a home while I short sale my primary residence?" Take a read on this article ... http://www.hollyleano.com/blogholly/index.php/2010/02/01/paying-rent-during-a-short-sale-do-i-stay-or-do-i-go/ http://www.hollyleano.com/blogholly/index.php/2010/01/08/8-29-million-in-sales-want-to-work-for-slavens-realty/ WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- Pending home sales plunged a seasonally adjusted 16% from October to November as a highly popular tax credit for first-time buyers was set to expire on Nov. 30, the National Association of Realtors reported Tuesday. to read more - Pending home sales index plunges 16% - MarketWatch Posted using ... http://www.hollyleano.com/blogholly/index.php/2010/01/05/pending-home-sales-index-plunges-16-marketwatch/ Short sales are on the rise as more homeowners struggle to decide between keeping their home and selling their home for less than what it is worth. A seller opts for a short sale when they have established financial hardship. This means the seller is unable to keep up with the ... http://www.hollyleano.com/blogholly/index.php/2009/12/07/holly-leano-is-1-in-short-sales-and-reo/ You give people an inch they take a mile. This is ridiculous!! The $8K Home buyer tax credit was to help first time home buyers. Instead 74,000 UN-ETHICIAL AMERICAN'S have found another loophole to rape the U.S. Government of money. 8000 have been flagged with potential criminal fraud. We are ... http://www.hollyleano.com/blogholly/index.php/2009/10/22/four-year-old-got-homebuyer-tax-credit-treasury-says/ Three years ago, when the home-sale market peaked, buyers frequently bought "as is" regarding deferred maintenance, like wood-destroying pest or "termite" work. Home prices were rising in many areas, and buyers were flush with cash and could line up a mortgage even if they didn't qualify. Today, prices are still declining ... http://www.hollyleano.com/blogholly/index.php/2009/10/05/the-issue-with-as-is-sales/    Many questions have been floating around regarding The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. New buyers are asking if they can get the tax credit up front as money to apply towards their closing costs. While others are saying that it is too late to buy a home now ... http://www.hollyleano.com/blogholly/index.php/2009/07/06/frequently-asked-questions-about-the-home-buyer-tax-credit/ Below is information outlining HOW the $8K Federal Tax Credit works. Obama is not giving you a hand out of cash for you to do what ever you want with it. Get your facts straight. I'm sorry that I have to say this because there are too many people out ... http://www.hollyleano.com/blogholly/index.php/2009/06/19/how-to-use-your-8k-federal-tax-credit-towards-your-closing-costs-today/ Can't sell your house? Can't modify your loan? Have you thought of asking a family member to help you out? Read this question from Craig - DEAR BENNY: I am looking into refinancing my Texas home from a 5/1 adjustable-rate mortgage to a fixed-rate. During this process my mother stated that she ... http://www.hollyleano.com/blogholly/index.php/2009/05/30/intrafamily-refi-forgoes-costs-hassle-maybe-none/