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Banks Express Hope for Fed Short-Sale Effort The federal government is launching a program to simplify and speed up the short-sale process by providing standardized documentation, cash incentives to lenders, and a $1,500 moving allowance to borrowers. Holders of second liens will get up to $1,000...

5 Tips for Buyers in Negotiating a Mortgage Deal Getting a mortgage loan these days can be a slow and frustrating experience.Here are some things that buyers should know as they go through the application process: Ask for the "Good Faith Estimate" early. It won't be released until it is officiall...

I wanted to share a happy story!   I had sold my clients a 10-acre property with a custom home. Through the process, we became friends. Shortly after moving in my clients purchased a duck. They named the duck Aflac and he became part of the family. Aflac was a Peking Duck and very vocal! One stor...