The HAFA (Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives)Program is coming and will take effect on April 5, 2010. It is essential that you know why it is not a good program and why, if you are a seller, you should throw that agreement in the trash! (this is the PG version of what I really feel you shou
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02/27/2010
The Lenten Season is here again and I know Omaha wants to know where the Fish Frys are! Here's what i have so far. Let me know if I've missed any of your favorite places. Bellevue St. Matthew Knights of Columbus12210 S. 36th St. Time: 5 to 7 p.m. Price: $8 Adults, $5 children 12 and under, $
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02/23/2010
If you've traveled anywhere in Omaha, you've probably tried unsuccessfully to avoid the potholes. It's impossible to drive anywhere in Omaha without hitting more. I've never seen anything like it. Potholes are near and dear to my heart because last year, my darling husband, managed to hit no
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02/22/2010
DON'T WAIT. CALL YOUR REALTOR NOW! It had to happen. The New York Times news alert headline says Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rate Charged to Banks, In First Move Since 2008. Is it a big deal? That remains to be seen. If you locked your loan yesterday, be happy. The rate you got isn't av
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02/20/2010
OneWest Bank Releases Their First Year Profit Statement $1.6 Billion- You Won't Believe This One! Kudos to Scott Reckard with the LA Times. He wrote an article today that is sure to open some eyes. The article, titled "OneWest Bank Profit: $1.6 Billion" does an excellent job of pointing out som
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02/19/2010
10 Important Facts about the Extended First-Time Homebuyer Credit If you are in the market for a new home, you may still be able to claim the First-Time Homebuyer Credit. Congress recently passed The Worker, Homeownership and Business Assistance Act Of 2009, extending the First-Time Homebuyer Cr
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02/16/2010
This is a MUST READ from Robert G. Hertzog, Phoenix Real Estate Consultant.Is The FDIC Killing Indymac OneWest Bank Short Sales? As some of you may already know, I specialize in helping homeowners avoid foreclosure through the use of short sales. Recently, I dealt with a very interesting case in
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02/16/2010
