Bend, OR Real Estate Podcast with Christine Browning

Watch on your mobile device >> On March 14 at 2pm at our offices, HomeSmart Realty will be holding a special presentation to help our clients, friends, neighbors and associates to understand the differences between our state’s two types of foreclosures. Until recently, we only saw a prevalence of the non-judicial variety but now we are seeing more judicial foreclosures taking place. If you are facing this situation or someone you know could potentially find themselves in a foreclosure

Watch on your mobile device >> As you embark upon what will be one of the most important transactions of your life – whether buying or selling a home – you should be absolutely certain that you are happy with the real estate agent you have hired to help you manage it. To help you with this all-important hiring process, here are ten important questions to ask an agent before you decide on whether or not to hire them: Question #1 How Close Do You Get in Sale Price Related to Asking

Watch on your mobile device >> Contrary to popular belief, a short sale does not have the same impact as a foreclosure when it comes to your credit outlook and buying another home. It turns out that with FHA loans you can typically get into another home just two years or so after a short sale. You do have to have an approved hardship such as divorce, job relocation or death. This does not apply to anyone merely trying to take advantage of the distressed sale market. Homeowners Should Stay

Mortgage Debt Forgiveness Act and the Fiscal Cliff

Watch on your mobile device >> For months now, the issue of whether or not the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act will be extended has been on the minds of countless homeowners facing short sales as well as myriad industry professionals waiting and wondering. Today, on the eve of the New Year – there is still no official word on the extension of this program. And while our government works at solving the Fiscal Cliff situation that looms in the air, we can only wait and watch then