Mortgage Forgivess Debt Relief Act is Extended Through 2012

In December of 2007 Congress signed into law the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act. Under regular circumstances, when a lender chooses to forgive all or part of a borrower’s debt, the forgiven amount is considered income and the borrower is liable to be taxed. This law offers relief to the homeowner in that it extends relief for three years, … Continue reading Mortgage Forgivess Debt Relief Act is Extended Through 2012

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Options For Foreclosure In Wasilla and Palmer, Alaska: Part I

Today in the United States there are more and more homeowners facing the devastating financial challenge of foreclosure. Many times it can be avoided. Here are some options (Part I.) for foreclosure, along with a short explanation of each. Reinstatement: This option is extremely simple, but the most difficult. The homeowner asks the mortgage company … Continue reading Options For Foreclosure In Wasilla and Palmer, Alaska: Part I

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Wasilla and Palmer Residents, Avoid Possible Short Sale Problems And Mistakes Before You Make Them! Part I

Considering a short sale can be a daunting task because it is a bit more complicated than a traditional home sale. Knowing what some of the common short sale mistakes are and their solutions can be very helpful for a successful outcome. Here are some of the most common mistakes made with this type of transaction, and their [...]

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New “Rules” Banks Are “Enforcing” If You Want A Mat Su Valley AK Home Equity Line Or Mortgage

The days when a financial Mat Su Valley AK advisor counseled a homeowner to keep a $50,000 home equity line of credit (Heloc) open as a financial cushion, are over. As the economy, and subsequently the housing market, have declined lenders are making it much more difficult for homeowners to qualify. Rest assured if you do, you will pay much more interest … Continue reading New “Rules” Banks Are “Enforcing” If You Want A Mat Su Valley AK Home Equity Line Or Mortgage

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If You Are Interested In Understanding What Qualifies You For A Short Sale In Alaska?

Today many people are interested in Short Sales as a way to avoid Foreclosure. If you are interested in knowing more about a somewhat complicated transaction, here are the three very uncomplicated things lenders look for when qualifying a short sale:

Financial Hardship:  This is defined as a verifiable reason that has or will cause you to miss [...]

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Going Green in Wasilla AK With The Kristan Cole Team

There are many ways to go green, but we have found that we can create our seller documents in full color documents and post them to our web site and create links for our sellers to view the information.  We also make the brochures for our homes we have for sale and mail them to the seller … Continue reading Going Green in Wasilla AK With The Kristan Cole Team

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Market Watch First Quarter Marketing Report for Wasilla and Palmer

The first quarter of 2009 certainly started out slow. The chart below shows the changes in the market from the first quarter of 2008 as compared with the first quarter of 2009. The number of homes on the market has increased significantly and the number of sales has declined. The volume of residential sales is … Continue reading Market Watch First Quarter Marketing Report for Wasilla and Palmer

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Residential Real Estate Comparison Chart 2009 versus 2008 for Wasilla and Palmer Alaska

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If Your House Is On The Market Here in Wasilla and Palmer, Here Are Some Interesting And Creative Ways To Help Sell It!

Putting your house on the market is always a challenge in that you must look for ways to make it the most appealing it can be to potential buyers. Beyond the tried and true rules of emptying closets and keeping all rooms tidy and clean, here are some things you may not have thought of [...]

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First Quarter Market Results for Wasilla & Palmer

Mat Su Valley Market Watch
First Quarter Statistics 2009
 
The first quarter of 2009 certainly started out slow.  The chart below shows the changes in the market from the first quarter of 2008 as compared with the first quarter of 2009. …

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