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Dorette Oppong-Takyi a Real Estate Professional and her team closes another deal, this time a short sale with Bank of America, getting her clients a check of almost $6500 to help in relocation expenses and $168,276.38, 64% of total debt forgiven.

The Department of Treasury recently approved, in supplemental directive 12-07, that the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives program, or HAFA, has been extended for another year through the end of 2013.

Upcoming changes to the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternative (HAFA) Program make it easier for Dekalb County Homeowners to avoid the Atlanta Foreclosure process.

Laura Lake of Keller Williams Realty announces the Short Sale Restructure Program for Homeowners

CDPE Designated Georgia Realtor® Matthew Sipera creates information resource on the HAFA program for homeowners looking for foreclosure alternatives in the Atlanta Metro Area.

Shanta Patton/Patton Team Launches Local Foreclosure Avoidance Campaign

Short sales are now more common for homeowners that are facing foreclosure and need another resource to stop the process on their Macomb and St Clair County, Michigan house.

Online report outlines lender participation and government programs for homeowners struggling to make mortgage payments in Los Angeles/South Bay/South Bay cities. Certified Short Sale Specialists and Certified Distressed Property Experts.

If a HAFA short sale sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Find out why HAFA short sales don't work in Nevada and can increase your chances of foreclosure.

The decision to give up the family home and sell it via a short sale can be very distressing and upsetting for many individuals. Making sure that you are utilizing a reputable company or agent will save you time and frustration.

The Andries Team are Certified Distressed Property Experts and Short Sale Specialists. If you are Facing Foreclosure, Behind on your Mortgage, Owe More than Your Home is Worth the Andries Team can help!

Leticia Hixson of RE/MAX Champions in Chino Hills, California has recently obtained her certification for HAFA. She is now a Certified HAFA Specialist for short sales.

Servicers are moving toward a proactive approach in pursuing short sales as an alternative to foreclosure, servicers on a Mortgage Bankers Association panel said Wednesday.

In 2009, the Treasury Department introduced the HAFA program to provide a viable option for homeowners who are unable to keep their homes through the existing Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP).

Struggling HomeOwners are uncertain, frustrated and fearful about their options when it comes to foreclosure. Many homeowners do not understand the difference between a short sale vs a foreclosure and lenders have not been very helpful.

Summit, NJ – Local CDPE-designated agent and community advocate, Joseph “Joe” Emma of Century 21 Emma Realtors has announced the expansion of an information website for Union and Essex County homeowners in distress: www.facingforeclosurenj.com

Struggling HomeOwners All Across the Country are Faced with Job Loss, Overwhelming Debt, Decreasing Home Values and Other Hardships Beyond their Control! There are Options HomeOwners Can Consider!

Koni Scavella, PhD and Realtor in San Diego, has earned the prestigious HREU Certified Real Estate Owned Specialist Designation.This REO training is invaluable in this economy, where foreclosure rates continue to climb.

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Congress are Working Against the American Public and Homeownership.

Short Sale Daily News introduces biweekly, no-cost webinars featuring real estate industry experts to discuss topics of interest and importance to real estate agents and investors.

Short Sale Daily News, an online real estate industry resource to keep up with the frequent changes and current events in the industry, is seeking additional industry experts to be contributors to the site.

Local real estate agent and community advocate, Lisa Jefferson of Atlanta Homebuyers Realty Group, today announced the creation of a new informational Audio CD collection called the “Homeowners Education Series” for homeowners in distress.

www.ShortSellersHelpers.Net Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) offers explination of options to foreclosure and outlines differences between ShortSale,Deed in Lieu,Foreclosure

The HAFA Program streamlines the Short Sale process for homeowners in trouble. This new federal short sale program is outlined in a new book by real estate expert Loren Keim.

Loan Resolution Corporation today announced that the number of HAFA requests assigned to it has exceeded 10,000 since April 5, the first day that the new The Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives (HAFA) program was implemented.

Tish Thompson of Keller Williams Realty provides free information and resources to help local-area homeowners who are struggling to make mortgage payments.

Loan Resolution Corporation Names Vice President of Foreclosure Alternatives

Michal “Michael” Zasowski Completes Prestigious CDPD Designation to Specialize in Real Estate Short Sales

Local Agent Provides Free Government Program Eligibility Surveys to New Jersey Homeowners Facing Financial Hardships

Local real estate agent and community advocate, George Saghafian of Intero Real Estate, today announced the creation of a new information Web site for Santa Clara County, CA area homeowners in distress.

Website presents information and answers questions on homeowner eligibility with new foreclosure avoidance resource.

Local CDPE-designated agent and community advocate, Derek Bernier of The Keyes Company has announced the expansion of an information website for Plantation and all Greater Fort Lauderdale-area homeowners in distress:

The event is being sponsored by Charles Rutenberg Realty, Continental Home Loans and participating vendors.

Just two weeks after the official launch of the U.S. Treasury Department’s new Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives (HAFA) program, many underwater homeowners are taking advantage of the borrower incentives offered under the plan.

Last minute changes to the new HAFA Short Sale Program now provide $3,000 in relocation funds for borrowers who utilize a short sale or deed-in-lieu to avoid foreclosure.

Information website for homeowners who are struggling to pay their mortgage or are behind on payments. Information provided on government programs for homeowners and the new HAFA- Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives program.

Financial Literacy Solutions (FLS), today announced that they are offering the real estate and mortgage industry a complimentary video solution that educates consumers on the benefits and process of a short sale transaction.

Today marks the first day that the Treasury Department’s deadline for implementation of the HAFA program. The Treasury’s contribution to the homeowner increases from $1500 to $3,000, and the junior lien contribution increases from $3000 to $6000.

With the launch of the new HAFA program only a few days away, HAFAShortSaleVendor.com, a website owned and operated by New Paradigm Mediations, is among the first to offer complete short sale services at no fee to the homeowner or real estate agent.

The new Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives (HAFA) program goes into effect on April 5th 2010, and one company is at the forefront of those offering HAFA related services to homeowners, lenders, and others involved in the short sale process.

When you need to move, in many cases, foreclosure is not the only choice, or necessarily the best choice...

Joe Moshe says the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives (HAFA) program will help stabilize the residential Real Estate market by allowing the short sale process to move forward more easily and will benefit both Real Estate Agents and homeowners.

Loan Resolution Corporation Adding 100 Employees to Meet Surging Demand: New HAFA Legislation Encourages Short Sales

This is a free seminar for homeowners needing information on options to avoid foreclosure. Information will be provided on how to identify and avoid mortgage scams and schemes. The new HAFA guidelines will be covered. Open to the public

Loan Resolution Corporation Offers Complimentary HAFA Seminars Short Sale Experts Explain New Guidelines in Simple Terms