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Selling your house in Des Moines? Where are the buyers at!?

Des Moines housing market statistics show a decline in home buyer’s in 2010. We here at S & G Real Estate are still actively buying. Continue reading

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Lack of Appraisal Standards Hurting Short Sales in Des Moines

Lack of Appraisal Standards Hurting Short Sales in Des Moines Continue reading

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Fannie Mae Cracking Down on Strategic Defaults

Fannie Mae cracking down on Strategic Defaults Continue reading

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Loan Modifications in Des Moines: Qualifying under HAMP Guidelines

This article examines the pro’s and con’s of Loan Modifications and the effects of the new HAMP guidelines on loan modifications. It also discusses other options for homeowners in foreclosure such as short sales and moratoriums. Continue reading

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Rising number of Short Sales and Foreclosures in Des Moines?

Short Sales on the Rise in Des Moines, Iowa. Continue reading

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Foreclosure Options in Des Moines: Bankruptcy, Loan Modification or Short Sale?

Ways to Stop Foreclosure in Des Moines Continue reading

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Bank of America rumored to be planning to dump as many as six times as many foreclosures into the market as were processed in 2009!

Bank of America may be posed to dispose of inventory in 2010 Continue reading

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H.A.M.P. Updates for Short Sales in Des Moines

Update on the Directive issued about HAFA (Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program) under President Obama’s HAMP plan. Continue reading

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Tax Consequences of a Short Sale: Dealing with a 1099C

When a bank forgives a debt greater than $600, like in a short sale, they are required to issue a 1099C to the Homeowner. This article talks about avoiding the tax hit by following some simple steps. Continue reading

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PowerPoint for Realtors working Short Sales in Des Moines

Here is a presentation on power point with nationwide foreclosure statistics and information for realtors and homeowners alike. Continue reading

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Thank You Letter from a Client

This is a thank you letter from a lady that we recently helped out by stopping her foreclosure and buying her house. Continue reading

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Help! My Rental in Des Moines is Being Foreclosed on!

What to do when the house you are renting in Iowa is getting foreclosed on. Continue reading

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Treasury Department to Encourage Short Sales

The following article is from Kate Berry, columnist for American Banker Submit The Treasury Department plans to announce financial incentives for servicers to pursue short sales and deeds in lieu of foreclosure for troubled homeowners who do not qualify for … Continue reading

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Banks Find Ways to profit from dragging out Foreclosures

Commenting on a NY Times article about banks profitting from dragging out foreclosures Continue reading

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The problems with Loan Modifications

The ups and downs of Loan Modifications Continue reading

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