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		<title>The standard Lorem Ipsum passage, used since the 1500</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 05:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give  No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. anyone who loves  To [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give  No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. anyone who loves  To take a trivial example, which of us ever undertakes laborious physical exercise, except to obtain some advantage from it? But who has any right to find fault with a man who chooses to enjoy a pleasure that has no annoying consequences, or one who avoids a pain that produces no resultant pleasure</p>
<p> who are so beguiled and demoralized by the charms of pleasure of the moment, so blinded by desire, that they cannot foresee the pain and trouble that are bound to ensue; Equal blame belongs to those who fail in their duty through weakness of will, which is the same as saying through shrinking from toil and pain.  These cases are perfectly simple <a href='http://www.sumlips.com/' target='_blank'>pleasure</a> this principle of selection: he rejects pleasures to secure other greater pleasures, or else he endures pains to avoid worse pains</p>
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		<title>1914 translation by H. Rackham</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 20:15:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[you a complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>you a complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there To take a trivial example, which of us ever undertakes laborious physical exercise, except to obtain some advantage from it? But who has any right to find fault with a man who chooses to enjoy a pleasure that has no annoying consequences, or one who avoids a pain that produces no resultant pleasure</p>
<p> On the other hand,  therefore always holds in these matters to <a href='http://www.sumlips.com/' target='_blank'>pleasure</a> this principle of selection: he rejects pleasures to secure other greater pleasures, or else he endures pains to avoid worse pains</p>
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		<title>Section 1.10.32 of de Finibus Bonorum et Malorum, written by Cicero in 45 BC</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 19:18:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give  No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. anyone who loves  To [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give  No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. anyone who loves  To take a trivial example, which of us ever undertakes laborious physical exercise, except to obtain some advantage from it? But who has any right to find fault with a man who chooses to enjoy a pleasure that has no annoying consequences, or one who avoids a pain that produces no resultant pleasure</p>
<p> we denounce with righteous indignation and dislike men   These cases are perfectly simple <a href='http://www.sumlips.com/' target='_blank'>denouncing<br />
</a> this principle of selection: he rejects pleasures to secure other greater pleasures, or else he endures pains to avoid worse pains</p>
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		<title>Foreclosure prevention 333</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 05:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Foreclosure, short sale, loan modification, why are all of these terms becoming so common, and what do they mean to an individual home owner?
Residential real estate values have slid 50 percent or more in some areas from their 2006 peak and unemployment in California is well into the double digits. Throughout the country, more than [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Foreclosure, short sale, loan modification, why are all of these terms becoming so common, and what do they mean to an individual home owner?</p>
<p>Residential real estate values have slid 50 percent or more in some areas from their 2006 peak and unemployment in California is well into the double digits. Throughout the country, more than thirty percent of individuals who own their homes owe more than their homes are worth. Better than one out of every eight home loans are delinquent in some respect, and there doesn&#8217;t seem to be an end in sight.</p>
<p>If you are in the position of defaulting on your mortgage, you basically have three options: foreclosure, a short sale or a loan modification. Many professionals these days are advising a a short sale, because they offer an upside for real estate agents, lenders and buyers. The question then becomes, is a short sale truly your best option as a consumer?</p>
<p>Typically, the answer is going to be no, even though those involved in the process might like you to believe otherwise.</p>
<p>Why might this be?  Let&#8217;s take a look.  So you are struggling to make mortgage payments. If you should stop making payments, what will happen?</p>
<p>First, it will really hammer your credit score. That score is crucial to future lenders who may have to decide at some later point whether they want to lend you money, and could make you seek out hard money lenders in the future. Also, your credit is also being used by employers who may be making a decision on whether or not to hire you. Ruining your credit is not something to rush headlong into.</p>
<p>Your credit score is figured using outdated and guarded methods using information that has been compiled over time, encompassing your entire borrowing life.  According to the credit bureaus, these scoring systems are meant to give an indication of how likely a particular person is to stop paying on a debt during the first two years of it&#8217;s lifetime.</p>
<p>There are a number of companies other than the big three that have their own scoring models, most running numbers between 500 and 900.  If you stop making payments, most of the models will lower your score into the 600 range or lower</p>
<p>If your credit is in under 680 based on one of the major credit reporting agencies in today&#8217;s market, finding a loan for any reason can be terribly difficult (except for the more expensive money offered through <a href='http://privatemoneyhome.com/private-hard-money/private-hard-money-lenders.htm' target='_blank'>private hard money lenders</a>).  When deciding on which direction you want to go, doing a short sale of your property will not keep your credit in pristine shape, contrary to what many may want you to believe.  So what is the benefit of short selling your home?</p>
<p>The largest benefit is getting rid of the large debt of your home and the drag it has on your finances, and keeping a foreclosure off your credit report.  A short sale likely will impact your credit about the same as a foreclosure, but by short selling your home, you will be allowed to get another conventional type loan after about two years, rather than the three or more that a foreclosure will require. </p>
<p>What you may want to consider is looking into <a href='http://makingmoneyresources.com/loan-modification.htm' target='_blank'>loan modification<br />
</a>.  this can often be a difficult process to work with the banks on, but if you desire to stay in your home and save your credit, a loan modification may be a good solution to look at.</p>
<p>You must to do your own research before you choose which direction or option you are going to take.  Also remember that different states have different laws and there will be different ramifications for the various options.  Locate a highly reccomended real estate professional and/or real estate lawyer, sit down, and talk about all your options before you make a decision.  This is a huge decision, make sure you have all the facts before jumping!</p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 05:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[from a Lorem Ipsum passage, and going through the cites of the word in classical literature, discovered the undoubtable source. Lorem Ipsum comes from sections 1.10.32 and 1.10.33 of &#8220;de Finibus Bonorum et Malorum&#8221; (The Extremes of Good and Evil) by Cicero, written in 45 BC. This book is a treatise on the theory of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>from a Lorem Ipsum passage, and going through the cites of the word in classical literature, discovered the undoubtable source. Lorem Ipsum comes from sections 1.10.32 and 1.10.33 of &#8220;de Finibus Bonorum et Malorum&#8221; (The Extremes of Good and Evil) by Cicero, written in 45 BC. This book is a treatise on the theory of ethics, very popular during the Renaissance. The first line of Lorem Ipsum, &#8220;Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet..&#8221;, comes from a line in section 1.10.32.Contrary to popular belief, Lorem Ipsum is not simply random text. It has roots in a piece of classical Latin literature from 45 BC, making it over 2000 years old. Richard McClintock, a Latin professor at Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia, looked up one of the more obscure Latin words, consectetur, from a Lorem Ipsum passage, and going through the cites of the word in classical literature, discovered the undoubtable source. Lorem Ipsum comes from sections 1.10.32 and 1.10.33 of &#8220;de Finibus Bonorum et Malorum&#8221; (The Extremes of Good and Evil) by Cicero, written in 45 BC. This book is a treatise on the theory of ethics, very popular during the Renaissance. The first line of Lorem Ipsum, &#8220;Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet..&#8221;, comes from a line in section 1.10.32.<br />
The standard chunk of Lorem Ipsum used since the 1500s is reproduced below for those interested. Sections 1.10.32 and 1.10.33 from &#8220;de Finibus Bonorum et Malorum&#8221; by Cicero are also reproduced in their exact original form, accompanied by English versions from the 1914 translation by H. Rackham.<br />
The standard chunk of Lorem Ipsum used since the 1500s is reproduced below for those interested. Sections 1.10.32 and 1.10.33 from &#8220;de Finibus Bonorum et Malorum&#8221; by Cicero are also reproduced in their exact original form, accompanied by English versions from the 1914 translation by H. Rackham.</p>
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		<title>ho5534tmail
Gorotmail</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Jun 2010 05:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[With a foreclosure on every corner, and many homes &#8220;underwater&#8221;, what is a homeowner to do in today&#8217;s real estate environment?
Residential real estate values are down forty percent or more in many places from their highs set a few years ago and unemployment in states such as California is above the ten percent mark. Throughout [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With a foreclosure on every corner, and many homes &#8220;underwater&#8221;, what is a homeowner to do in today&#8217;s real estate environment?</p>
<p>Residential real estate values are down forty percent or more in many places from their highs set a few years ago and unemployment in states such as California is above the ten percent mark. Throughout the country, more than thirty percent of home owners owe more than their homes are worth. About one in every eight of all mortgages are behind on payments, says the Mortgage Bankers Association.</p>
<p>If you are in danger of defaulting on your home loan, there are three basic options: foreclosure, a short sale or a loan modification. Many professionals these days are advising a a short sale, due to the fact that they offer a benefit for Realtors, agents, lenders and buyers. The question then becomes, is a short sale truly your best option as a consumer?</p>
<p>Often times, it really is not the best option to pursue, although those working with you in the process might want you to think it is.</p>
<p>If we take a closer look, we can see the consequences to various actions.  So you are struggling to make mortgage payments. If you should stop making payments, what will happen?</p>
<p>First, it will really hammer your credit score. That score is a key point to lenders you may work with down the line who will decide at some later point just how good a risk you are, and may force you into working with hard money lenders down the road. Also, it&#8217;s also being used by potential landlords and employers. It&#8217;s not a figure to be taken lightly.</p>
<p>Your FICO, or credit score is figured using outdated and proprietary methods that use information collected throughout your life as a borrower.  According to the credit bureaus, these scoring systems are meant to give an indication of how likely a particular person is to stop paying on a debt during the first two years of it&#8217;s lifetime.</p>
<p>There are a number of companies other than the big three that have their own scoring models, most running numbers between 500 and 900.  If you stop making payments, most of the models will lower your score into the 600 range or lower</p>
<p>If you have a credit score of less than 600 in today&#8217;s lending environment, putting together a loan for any reason can be terribly difficult (unless you are looking at going with <a href='http://234Gorotmail.com' target='_blank'>coorosponding234234</a>).  When deciding on which direction you want to go, a short sale of your house will not keep your credit in pristine shape, despite what many in various industries might tell you.  So is there really a beneift to going through a short sale?</p>
<p>The biggest benefit is getting out from under the debt you currently owe, and avoiding a foreclosure on your credit.  A short sale likely will impact your credit about the same as a foreclosure, but by short selling your home, you will be able to get another conventional type loan after about two years, as opposed to three or more with a foreclosure. </p>
<p>A potentially better option to consider is <a href='http://Sdho234tmail.com' target='_blank'>osponding<br />
</a>.  Oftentimes, this is a lenghty process to deal with, but if you need to stay in your home and save your credit, a loan modification may be a great option to explore.</p>
<p>You have to do your own due dilligence before you decide what direction or option you are going to take.  It will also matter in which state you live, as there will be different ramifications for the various options.  Locate a good real estate professional and/or real estate lawyer, sit down, and look at all your options before you make a decision.  This is a huge decision, make sure you have all the facts before jumping!</p>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Jun 2010 05:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[How are typical Americans to navigate the current foreclosure crisis and come out unscathed in the real estate market?
Real estate values are down fifty percent or more in some places from their highs set a few years ago and unemployment in various places around the country is above the ten percent mark. Across the country, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How are typical Americans to navigate the current foreclosure crisis and come out unscathed in the real estate market?</p>
<p>Real estate values are down fifty percent or more in some places from their highs set a few years ago and unemployment in various places around the country is above the ten percent mark. Across the country, more than thirty percent of home owners owe more than their properties are worth. More than an eigth of all mortgages are behind on their payments or in default on a nationwide level.</p>
<p>If you are in the position of defaulting on your mortgage, you have only a handful of avenues to go: a short sale, loan modification or a foreclosure. The pressure these days is toward short sales, as they offer an upside to Realtors, agents, lenders and buyers. But is a short sale really your best option when looking at a potential default?</p>
<p>Often times, it really is not the best option to pursue, even though many working with you during this time of need might want you to think it is.</p>
<p>Let`s look at this in more detail.  So you are struggling to make mortgage payments. What happens should you suddenly stop paying?</p>
<p>First, it will really hammer your credit score. That score is a key point to lenders you may work with down the line who may have to decide at some later point if you are worthy of making a loan to, and may force you into working with hard money lenders down the road. Additionally, your credit score is also being used by employers who may be making a decision on whether or not to hire you. Deciding to move forward with an action that can ruin this score is something you really need to consider carefully.</p>
<p>The score itself is calculated through arcane and patented formulas using information collected from your entire credit history.  A spokesman for Fair Issac Corp., which maintains the FICO scoring system, says its purpose is to predict how likely the borrower is to default during the first two years of a loan.</p>
<p>Other companies have their own formulas that do pretty much the same thing. On another popular credit score scale, which runs from 500 to 990, stopping payments on all your loans will drop you into the low 600s.</p>
<p>If you have a credit score of less than 600 these days, obtaining a loan for any reason can be incredibly hard (short of working with <a href='http://ho234tmail.com' target='_blank'>coorosponding234234</a>).  If obtaining a loan in the near future is a goal of yours, short selling your property will not save your credit, despite what many will have you believe.  So are there any benefits to short selling your house instead of walking away?</p>
<p>The main benefit is getting the debt you owe forgiven (be sure to read the fine print), and avoiding a foreclosure on your credit.  A short sale can impact your credit score about the same as a foreclosure, but by short selling your home, you will be able to get another conventional type loan in about two years or so, as opposed to three or more with a foreclosure. </p>
<p>A potentially better option to consider is <a href='http://HGr4Gorotmail.com' target='_blank'>sponding</a>.  this can often be a lenghty process to work through, but if you need to stay in your house and save your credit, a loan modification may be a good solution to look at.</p>
<p>You have to do your own due dilligence before you make a decision about which course of action you are going to pursue.  Depending on what state you are in, there will be different ramifications for the various options.  Seek out a good real estate agent and/or real estate lawyer, sit down, and go through all your options before you make a decision.  This is a large financial decision, it is important to get it right!</p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 05:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just how is the average American supposed to make their way through the existing real estate market and foreclosure crisis?
Values on homes have decreased 50 percent or more in some areas from their 2006 peak and unemployment in California is getting into the double digits. Nationwide, more than thirty percent of mortgage holders owe more [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Just how is the average American supposed to make their way through the existing real estate market and foreclosure crisis?</p>
<p>Values on homes have decreased 50 percent or more in some areas from their 2006 peak and unemployment in California is getting into the double digits. Nationwide, more than thirty percent of mortgage holders owe more than their homes are worth. Better than one out of every eight home loans are delinquent in some respect, and there doesn&#8217;t seem to be an end in sight.</p>
<p>If you are in danger of defaulting on your loan, you have only a handful of avenues to go: a short sale, loan modification or a foreclosure. A lot of the advise you will get these days would point towards the short sales, due to the fact that they offer a benefit to buyers, lenders and real estate agents. But are short sales the best option available to the actual home owner?</p>
<p>Often times, it truly is not in your best interest, even though many involved in the process want you to think otherwise.</p>
<p>Why might this be?  Let&#8217;s take a look.  The first question is what to do when you realize you can no longer pay your home loan. What happens should you suddenly stop paying?</p>
<p>Right off the bat, it will damage your credit. Your credit score is crucial to future lenders who will decide at some later point just how good a risk you are, which could make you seek out hard money lenders in the future. Also, your credit is also being used by employers and landlords, to name a few. Ruining your credit is not something to rush headlong into.</p>
<p>The score itself is calculated through arcane and company owned methods that use information collected throughout your life as a borrower.  The people in charge of these scoring systems say that they are supposed to be an indicator of how likely someone is to stop paying on a debt or loan during the first two years.</p>
<p>There are a number of companies other than the big three that have their own scoring models, most running numbers between 500 and 900.  If you stop making payments, most of the models will lower your score into the 600 range or lower</p>
<p>If your credit is in under 680 based on one of the major credit reporting agencies these days, obtaining a loan of any kind can be very difficult (short of working with <a href='http://234Gorotmail.com' target='_blank'>coorosponding234234</a>).  When deciding on which direction you want to go, a short sale of your property will not save your credit, despite what many in various industries might tell you.  So is there really a beneift to going through a short sale?</p>
<p>The biggest benefit is getting the debt you owe forgiven (be sure to read the fine print), and keeping a foreclosure off your credit report.  A short sale likely will impact your score about the same as a foreclosure, but by short selling your home, you will be able to get another conventional type loan in about two years or so, rather than 3 or more that a foreclosure will require. </p>
<p>A better option is to look at <a href='http://Sdho234tmail.com' target='_blank'>osponding<br />
</a>.  This can be a tough process to work through, but if you want to stay in your house and save your credit, a loan modification may be the best option to consider.</p>
<p>You must to do your own research before you make a decision about which direction or option you are going to pursue.  Depending on what state you are in, there will be different ramifications for the various options.  Locate an honest real estate agent and/or real estate attorney, make an appointment, and go through all your options before you make a choice.  Making this decision is a big deal, and it is important to surround yourselves with professionals who will help you make the best decision possible!</p>
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		<title>Private Hard Money as a Foreclosure Alternative 22</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 05:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just how is the average American supposed to make their way through the existing real estate market and foreclosure crisis?
Home values have slid 50 percent or more in some areas from their 2006 peak and unemployment in various places around the country is getting into the double digits. Throughout the country, over one third of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Just how is the average American supposed to make their way through the existing real estate market and foreclosure crisis?</p>
<p>Home values have slid 50 percent or more in some areas from their 2006 peak and unemployment in various places around the country is getting into the double digits. Throughout the country, over one third of individuals who own their homes owe more than their properties are worth. Better than one out of every eight home loans are delinquent in some respect, and there doesn&#8217;t seem to be an end in sight.</p>
<p>If you are in the position of defaulting on your home loan, you have only a handful of avenues to go: a short sale, loan modification or a foreclosure. The pressure these days is toward short sales, because they offer a benefit to real estate agents, lenders and buyers. But are short sales the best option available to the actual home owner?</p>
<p>Usually, the answer is going to be no, even though many involved in the process may want you to think otherwise.</p>
<p>Why might this be?  Let&#8217;s take a look.  The first question is what to do when you realize you can no longer pay your home loan. What will happen if you quit making your payments?</p>
<p>An immediate consequence is that your credit will be harmed. Your credit score is needed to show to future lenders who will decide at some later point just how good a risk you are, and could force you into working with hard money lenders if you should need a loan. Also, your credit is also being used by employers and landlords, to name a few. Ruining your credit is not something to rush headlong into.</p>
<p>Your FICO, or credit score is calculated with secret and proprietary formulas using information compiled over time from your credit files.  The people in charge of these scoring systems say that they are supposed to be an indicator of how likely someone is to stop paying on a debt or loan during the first two years.</p>
<p>There are a number of companies other than the big three that have their own scoring models, most running numbers between 500 and 900.  If you stop making payments, most of the models will lower your score into the 600 range or lower</p>
<p>If your credit is in under 680 based on one of the major credit reporting agencies these days, putting together a loan of any kind can be impossibly difficult (except for the more expensive money offered through <a href='http://privatemoneyhome.com/private-hard-money/private-hard-money.htm' target='_blank'>private hard money loans</a>).  When sitting down to make your decision on which way to go, a short sale of your property will not keep your credit in pristine shape, contrary to what many may want you to believe.  So are there any benefits to short selling your house instead of walking away?</p>
<p>The biggest benefit is getting the debt you owe forgiven (be sure to read the fine print), and avoiding a foreclosure on your credit.  A short sale can impact your credit score about the same as a foreclosure, but with a short sale, you will be able to get another conventional type loan in about 2 years time, rather than 3 or more with a foreclosure. </p>
<p>A better option is to look at <a href='http://makingmoneyresources.com/blog/2008/11/13/loan-modifications/' target='_blank'>loan modification<br />
</a>.  Oftentimes, this is a difficult process to work through, but if you desire to stay in your house and save your credit, a loan modification may be a better solution to look at.</p>
<p>Be sure to do your own due dilligence before deciding on what direction or option you are going to pursue.  It will also matter in which state you live, as there will be different ramifications for the various options.  Find an honest real estate agent and/or real estate lawyer, make an appointment, and look at all your options before you make a decision.  When making this decision, make sure you are comfortable with the direction you choose, good luck!</p>
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		<title>Private money options Vs. Foreclosure 11</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 05:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the foreclosure rate at an all time high, how are people managing their options in this complex real estate market?
Residential real estate values have fallen 50 percent or more in some areas from their values at the peak of the market and unemployment in California is well into the double digits. Across the country, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With the foreclosure rate at an all time high, how are people managing their options in this complex real estate market?</p>
<p>Residential real estate values have fallen 50 percent or more in some areas from their values at the peak of the market and unemployment in California is well into the double digits. Across the country, more than thirty percent of mortgage holders owe more than their homes are worth. About one in every eight of all mortgages are behind on payments, says the Mortgage Bankers Association.</p>
<p>If you are in danger of defaulting on your loan, there are three basic options: a loan modification, a foreclosure or a short sale. The pressure these days is toward short sales, due to the fact that they offer a benefit for real estate agents, lenders and buyers. The question then becomes, is a short sale truly your best option as a consumer?</p>
<p>Often times, it truly is not in your best interest, although others involved in the process may lead you to believe it is.</p>
<p>Why might this be?  Let&#8217;s take a look.  So you are struggling to make mortgage payments. What will happen if you quit making your payments?</p>
<p>First, it will really hammer your credit score. That score is a key point to future lenders who might decide at some later point whether they want to lend you money, and could require you to work with hard money lenders if you should need a loan. Also, your credit is also being used by employers who may be making a decision on whether or not to hire you. Ruining your credit is not something to rush headlong into.</p>
<p>The score itself is calculated through arcane and proprietary formulas using data collected throughout your life as a borrower.  A spokesman for Fair Issac Corp., which maintains the FICO scoring system, says its purpose is to predict how likely the borrower is to default during the first two years of a loan.</p>
<p>Other companies have their own formulas that do pretty much the same thing. On another popular credit score scale, which runs from 500 to 990, stopping payments on all your loans will drop you into the low 600s.</p>
<p>If your credit score is below 650 in today&#8217;s market, finding a loan of any kind can be terribly difficult (except for the more expensive money offered through <a href='http://privatemoneyhome.com/private-hard-money/private-hard-money-lenders.htm' target='_blank'>private hard money<br />
</a>).  When deciding on which direction you want to go, doing a short sale of your property will not save your credit, despite what many may want you to believe.  So is there really a beneift to going through a short sale?</p>
<p>The main benefit is getting the debt you owe forgiven (be sure to read the fine print), and keeping a foreclosure off your credit report.  A short sale usually will impact your credit about the same as a foreclosure, but with a short sale, you will be allowed to get another conventional type loan in about 2 years time, rather than 3 or more with a foreclosure. </p>
<p>A potentially better option to consider is <a href='http://makingmoneyresources.com/blog/2008/11/13/loan-modifications/' target='_blank'>loan modification<br />
</a>.  Oftentimes, this is a tough process to deal with, but if you desire to stay in your home and save your credit, a loan modification may be a great avenue to consider.</p>
<p>You must to do your own research before you make a decision about which course of action you are going to take.  It will also matter in which state you live, as there will be different ramifications for the various options.  Locate a highly reccomended real estate agent and/or real estate lawyer, make an appointment, and discuss all your options before you make a decision.  This is a large financial decision, it is important to get it right!</p>
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