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Foreclosure Fiasco Follow-up
With the mortgage industry’s many fiascos and scandals over the last couple of years, the Feds recently issued requirements to improve communication, oversight and more related to foreclosures. According to Ilyce Glink, real estate expert at the Equifax Personal Finance Blog, the requirements were issued by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency or [...]
Buying Your Next Jacksonville Home Through HUD May Save You Money
If you’re ready to invest in some Jacksonville real estate, you may want to check out HUD. The federal government agency is selling all FHA foreclosures, which come in all shapes, sizes, locations and price ranges throughout the Jacksonville area. According to a recent article on the Equifax Personal Finance blog, “4 Tips for Buying [...]
Will Closing Credit Accounts Help You Purchase Jacksonville Real Estate?
For many, one of the most nerve-wracking aspects of buying a Jacksonville new home is the process of securing a mortgage loan. Especially right now, with all the talk about stricter standards, qualifying can seem like a pipe dream, even for people with decent credit histories. If you’re looking to buy in the near future, [...]
EPA Invites Jacksonville Families to Participate in Environmental Justice Forum
On Saturday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will host a “Reclaiming a Healthy Environment” forum in Jacksonville where residents can engage in coordinated efforts with federal, state and local organizations, in addressing the public health and environmental challenges of Jacksonville’s Health Zone 1 communities. Immediately following the forum, families with children are invited to [...]
NEFBA 2010 Charity Gala for Builders Care
Make plans to attend the NEFBA 2010 Charity Gala for Builders Care on Friday, October 15, 2010 at Mavericks at The Jacksonville Landing from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. The cost is $100 per person and includes an all-evening, open bar for soft drinks, beer and wine. There will be a cash bar for liquor. Don’t miss a [...]
Single Family Homes at Cedar Bay from the $160s
Mattamy Homes has acquired 75 homesites at Cedar Bay located off Cedar Bay Road and North Main Street (Highway 17) in north Duval County. The builder plans to build three and four bedroom single-family homes priced from the $160s at Cedar Bay. The homes will range in size from 2,000 square feet to approximately 3,000 square [...]
When an Ex-Spouse’s Credit Stands Between You and Your New Jacksonville Home
Are your ex’s credit issues keeping you from buying a new Jacksonville home? If anybody out there knows anything about credit, it’s Equifax. And the Equifax Personal Finance Blog has two articles that may help you understand how your ex-spouse can STILL be impacting your credit score and give you ideas for getting your credit [...]
HAMP Expands Mortgage Assistance With Help for Underwater Loans
The idea of “water” in the summer usually conjures up images waves pounding the beach, quiet days at the lake or sparkling blue swimming pools. This summer, the Home Affordable Modification Program has news for people who are not so fond of “water” terms at all – because their home mortgages are “underwater.” If you [...]
Bury a Statue if You Must, But Also Follow These Tips to Sell Your Jacksonville Home
Dating back to 1979 in the U.S., some home buyers have claimed that burying a statue of St. Joseph in your yard will hasten the sale of your home. According to Snopes.com, a site dedicated to publishing facts about urban legends, rumors and myths, no conclusive evidence has been found to show that statues of [...]
HAMP Loan Modification Program for Unemployed To Start August 1
Finally, the unemployed may be able to delay mortgage payments for at least three months – less if you become employed faster and longer if your lender agrees. The article, “Unemployed? The New HAMP Loan Modification Program Might Help You Keep Your House,” by real estate expert Ilyce Glink gives the details. Glink is a [...]
