Many homeowners who are trying to refinance, but can’t because they are “upside-down” have just been thrown a life-line. The Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) has just been expanded from the present loan-to-value (LTV) of 105 to 125 percent. This increase is aimed at keeping more people in their homes and out of foreclosure or [...]

As I was scanning a few listings in our MLS looking for comparables recently, I noticed some pretty disturbing things: Public comments like “have a new home for Christmas” – obviously from 2008 No pictures.  Zilch.  Nada. No comments.  No public information.  No words to entice buyer-agents to show the listing. There’s just no excuse [...]