Archive for the ‘Bank Owned properties’ Category

Foreclosures are a problem in the Eugene/Springfield market because they are bringing the value of other homes down when they sell for less than market value. They are a problem for the neighborhoods because they are often left to deteriorate during the foreclosure process and sometimes left vacant for days or weeks or months. Now, I have encountered a new problem having to do with buying one….getting them closed. Read More

I came across a blog posting from Cristina McBreairty, a RE/MAX REALTOR® in Maine about buying distressed properties. I found it a very interesting series that was well researched.  You can read the whole series (starting with part 1) here. Read More

There seem to be a lot of great deals offered through the Fannie Mae HomePath program in the Eugene/Springfield, Lane County area of Oregon, that I am going to pick a few each week and put that information out there that these properties are available for only 3% down and no mortgage insurance with Fannie Mae willing to contribute 3.5% to closing costs. The one I chose today is 1,510 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom and it is listed at $139,900. Real Estate Investors also can get a good deal on a HomePath home with only 10% down with no mortgage insurance. Read More

It has been some time since I promoted the HomePath program in the Eugene and Springfield areas. At that time, there weren’t very many homes in our area that qualified for the program, but that has changed. Basically, what HomePath does is allow the purchase of selected Fannie Mae owned foreclosures with lower down payments and no mortgage insurance, both owner occupied and investment (rental) properties. Now, they are offering a 3.5% incentive* for buyers who purchase and close on a Fannie Mae-owned home between January 28 and April 30, 2010. Buyers purchasing properties listed on this site that are closed within this period may receive up to 3.5% of the final sales price for: Read More

I was reminded of the number of scammers out there yesterday when my cell phone rang and an automated voice told me that I was eligible for a lower interest rate on my credit card(s), all I had to do was press 9 and someone would help me. Now how do I know this was a scam? Well, I pressed 9 and after hearing the spiel from the guy on the other end, I asked if he was affiliated with my current credit company. His answer? Dead air until he hung up without a response. Read More

OK, I am not a Realtor®, and I don’t play one on TV either. I am a mortgage lender specializing in FHA, VA and USDA loans. However, I do work with several very exceptional Realtors® and do know some of the things going on in the Eugene and Springfield area. I also subscribe to several blogs and other services that keep me up on what is happening in our local market and just received one from Trulia which I found most interesting. Home values can vary widely for a number of reasons, including condition, location and urgency. Read More