Jean Griswold's Blog

Hello, When you are in danger of losing your home to foreclosure, you hear lots of information from lots of different sources. Some of the information is good, but a lot of times the information you hear is incomplete or misleading. This can lead to a bad decision that affects the rest of your li...

Hello, There is a lot of misinformation out there. I would not be surprised to find out that you have heard that a foreclosure is sometimes the best option for you. Nothing could be further from the truth. For the vast majority of homeowners out there who are in danger of losing their homes, a sh...

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Hello, On the news, there is talk of a housing recovery. Experts feel more optimistic about the state of housing industry in America. However, if you or someone you know is one of the millions of homeowners who is stuck with a home on which you owe more than the property is worth, the feeling of ...

Hello,In 2007, the Mortgage Debt Relief Act was passed in an attempt to help the millions of homeowners who, due to the housing crisis and economic crash, suddenly found themselves in danger of losing their home to foreclosure. The act has helped many distressed homeowners find solutions to avoid...

Hello,You may not know it, but there are millions of people in this country who are being given bad advice. Homeowners who feel that there is no escape from their unmanageable mortgage are being told that they can simply walk away.It is called Strategic Default. For distressed homeowners who beli...

Hello,Those of us who bought a home over the past five years or so, had no idea about the kind of economic upheaval that was going to follow. In fact, it appears that no one actually anticipated what was in store. But here we are.. An estimated one fourth of the mortgage holders in the country ow...

The news has been abuzz in the past few weeks about the historic Robo-Signing Settlement reached between the government and five major lenders. The settlement raises lots of questions. But for distressed homeowners, there is only one: Can this settlement help me stay in my home? The answer: Possi...

MLS 2096876 - $124,000 - PRICE REDUCED!!! Cute 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1443 sf house on 0.23 acres in great location! Garage previously converted to heated/cooled bonus room; sf included in measured HLA. Wood burning FP in great room. Fenced yard w-covered patio, storage building & dog run. SHORT SAL...

MLS 2095794 - $135,000 - PRICE REDUCED! 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bath, 2080 sf, 0.79 acres Private quiet community in coveted Mt Pleasant school district! Tri-level w-rec room, bedroom, & laundry room on lower level! Wood burning fireplace! NO HOA! Water heater new 2010; HVAC new 2011. Tax records show 1...