Short Sale

The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act and Debt Cancellation

The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act           It doesn’t really matter that the the The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act expires this year. Ok, that is not completely … [Read more...]

MORTGAGE DEBT FORGIVENESS ACT RARELY APPLIES

AN UNFORGIVING STATE: WHY THE MORTGAGE DEBT FORGIVENESS ACT RARELY APPLIES TO ARIZONA HOMEOWNERS As the year continues, many Arizona agents, lawyers and brokers are warning of the impending end of … [Read more...]

Kevin W. Hardin Joins the Law Firm of Arboleda Brechner

Arboleda Brechner (www.abfirm.com) is pleased to announce the addition of Kevin W. Hardin CMB, CMC, CMPS to the firm. Mr. Hardin was previously the Director of the Mortgage Mediation practice group … [Read more...]

Mortgage Insurance Companies Going After Homeowners

I was sent a video from Fox News in which Bob Massi was interviewed about Mortgage Insurance. Watch Video Here. Watch the video first for the rest to make sense. Here is the issue. They are … [Read more...]

I was just trying to help my son.

At least that is what the client was explaining. 5 years ago, her son came to her and asked if his mom could help him buy a home by co-signing. His credit and income was not what it needed to be so, … [Read more...]

I am a Realtor, my client wants to know what to do when they are underwater?

After, what is now 4 years of this real estate and mortgage crisis, we still have this question? From the Real Estate Community? Rarely do I come across a real estate agent that does not have a … [Read more...]

No Enforcement of MARS Rule against Real Estate Agents

FTC Will Not Enforce Provisions of MARS Rule Against Real Estate Professionals Helping Consumers Obtain Short Sales Today, July 15th, the Federal Trade Commission issued a Press Release found here … [Read more...]

Prescription Without Diagnosis Is Malpractice

In the last couple months I have seen a number of disasters occur where a homeowner is facing potential litigation because of failed advice or "prescription". I thought I would share my philosophy. … [Read more...]

What do I do now?

What do I do Now? At least that is the question being asked of us by many real estate agents here in Arizona. It is not all bad news. Our firm has been discussing the effects of licensing on short … [Read more...]

MARS, AZ DRE Update on LO Licensing for Realtors and Short Sale Negotiation

UPDATED April 11th, 2011   What is the difference between a Realtor doing Short Sales or a Short Sale Negotiator?   On February 1st 2011 Arizona Department of Real Estate released … [Read more...]