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Hollister CA – Are you pulling your hair out trying to convince your lender to reduce the amount you owe on your home? People have a hard time grasping how difficult it is to get a loan modification that is fair. These banks just do everything they can to squeeze homeowners for as much money as p...

Hollister CA – When you negotiate your loan modification, you need to remember that the banks are professional negotiators. They know the tricks. They know how to suck as much money out of you as is legally possible. Don’t kid yourself. They’re going to use every single tool in their tool chest t...

Hollister CA – It's sad that the banks aren't willing to give anyone a principal reduction. The banks' reasoning is that if they start granting principal reductions, then every single upside-down homeowner will want one. Click here to discover how other sellers successfully executed a short sale ...

Hollister CA – Most short sale negotiators are professional. They understand the seriousness of their jobs. They work hard to educate themselves on the industry and market trends. They are friendly and fun to work with. This is one of the things I like about selling short sales for a living. The ...

Hollister CA – The good news about the housing bust is that home prices are now more affordable. It is now cheaper to buy versus renting in many areas. Click here to discover how other sellers successfully executed a short sale and avoided foreclosure. "At the peak of the real estate bubble, citi...

Hollister CA – The Stop Foreclosure Institute recently received a question from Sergio. Here is his question. "I have owned my house since 2006. My employer reduced my salary by 30%, and now I have to move out of state where I have found a new job. The house is a problem. Since 2006 my house pric...

Hollister CA – The return on investment is very good because of a tight rental market caused by the housing crisis. Rents have increased while home prices have dropped. Single Family Homes are the best way to go because they're easy to rent and you can prescreen for the absolute best tenants. Goo...

Hollister CA – The Pros of Rental Property. The tenant pays your mortgage payment. You won't make a lot of money while you have a mortgage. But where else can you have someone buy and pay off something for you? Click here to discover how other sellers successfully executed a short sale and avoide...

Hollister CA – Buying a rental property can be an excellent long-term investment. Some of the wealthiest people I know made their millions from rental properties. They started with a house and gradually moved up to apartment complexes. But does it make sense for everyone? Click here to discover h...

Hollister CA – Are you upside down on your mortgage? Try this. Sit down and run the numbers. How much will your upside-down mortgage cost you over the next 30 years? Click here to discover how other sellers successfully executed a short sale and avoided foreclosure. Let's say a homeowner bought a...