Don't Get Scammed By Gurus or "Experts"
four-pillars.ca 2/20/2009 — I’ve written before on my opinion of experts . I definitely think there are times when we need to seek out someone who knows more than us about a subject, but that certain professions cultivate this to a degree that’s detrimental to their clients.  ...

Help From Fannie and Freddie for Foreclosed Homes
hf-implode.com 10/10/2009 — "HOME buyers are not accustomed to getting much help with their mortgage financing; generally, they’re happy just to get a loan closed. At least one group of borrowers, though, could get a break. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the government-controlled companies that buy mortgages in bulk from ...

'Cash is king' in market for foreclosed homes
sfgate.com 8/24/2009 — "Since January, I've put in 10 bids (on foreclosed homes); some were up to $80,000 over asking price and were still turned down," said Nielsen, 41, a medical assistant. Each time, the banks selected offers from investors with all-cash offers - even ...

Torture charged in L.A.
reuters.com 10/27/2009 — Steve Gorman LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - As Los Angeles housing advocates launched a campaign warning of mortgage rescue scams, a couple hit by foreclosure are charged with torturing two loan-modification agents they suspected of fraud, authorities said ...