No Equity No Sweat

Tipping the Scales Toward Foreclosure

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:44:06 GMT

Fear of foreclosure is a national epidemic.

Millions of homeowners fell behind on their mortgage payments last year, and then proceeded to fall further behind every month.

These are tough times and there are no easy answers.

The fact is, major lenders, the federal government, and local agencies across the country have stepped up their efforts to stem the tide of foreclosures. More help is available than ever before.

As a real estate professional who has earned the Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation, I am knowledgeable and adept at navigating among the full range of solutions for helping financially distressed homeowners to make a fresh start.

Looking to learn more? Check out my free report: "Tipping the Scales Toward Foreclosure? Resolve to Shed the Weight of an Unmanageable Mortgage in 2012."

And if you, or someone you care about is looking to tip the scales back into financial solvency, contact me today for a confidential consultation!

Rick Houser

Realtor, Certified Distressed Property Expert

Keller Williams Preferred Real Estate

Office: 215-860-0800

Direct: 267-594-8953

www.RickHouser.com

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Mortgage Payments Weighing You Down?

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 09:31:58 GMT

Give Yourself and Your Family the Gift of a Fresh Start to 2012!

If you've spent too much of 2011 living under the dark cloud of an unaffordable house payment, you're in good company. Current estimates are that more than 25 percent of all homeowners in this country would net less on the sale of their home than the amount they owe on their mortgage, and 6.3 million homeowners are in some stage of foreclosure.

The good news is that you have options. Helping homeowners to avoid foreclosure has actually emerged into the spotlight of as a national priority, with major banks, the Federal government and many state and local agencies offering more assistance than ever before to financially strapped homeowners.

As a real estate professional who has earned the Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation, I am tapped into the full scope of solutions for helping financially distressed homeowners to make a fresh start. If you'd like to learn more, I invite you to access my free report: "Mortgage Payments Weighing You Down? Give Yourself the Gift of a Fresh Start."

Contact me today and let's get started!

Rick Houser

Realtor, Certified Distressed Property Expert

Keller Williams Preferred Real Estate

Office: 215-860-0800

Direct: 267-594-8953

www.RickHouser.com

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You Can Change the Course!

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:44:08 GMT

***You Can Change the Course!***

If you feel like shifting economic winds have not been in your favor lately, you are in good company. More than 6 million homeowners nationwide are in some stage of foreclosure.

If this is the case with you or someone you care about, you are all too aware of the stress and uncertainty that accompanies notices of default, unwanted phone calls and offers of help that turn out to be no help at all.

The fact is, the last thing your bank wants is to foreclose on your home. Banks are willing to negotiate, and you need someone on your side who is adept at negotiating with banks.

As a real estate professional who has earned the Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation, I am tapped into the best solutions for helping financially distressed homeowners to make a fresh start. If you'd like to learn more, I invite you to access my free report: "Change the Course! And Navigate Away from an Unmanageable Mortgage."

Contact me today and let's get started!

Rick Houser

Realtor, Certified Distressed Property Expert

Keller Williams Preferred Real Estate

Office: 215-860-0800

Direct: 267-594-8953

www.RickHouser.com

Get a FREE, customized report emailed to your inbox.

NEED A HELPING HAND??

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:04:36 GMT

Compassion and connections to untangle your complicated mortgage challenges

If you or someone you care about is falling behind on your mortgage and owes more on your home than it is worth in today's market, you are not alone.

In fact, 6.3 million homeowners are in some stage of foreclosure right now.

As my recent report points out, there are currently 10.9 million homeowners in the United States who owe more on their mortgage than their home is worth in today's market.

Far too often, homeowners in this situation feel that they have no other choice but to let their home fall into foreclosure.

As a real estate professional who has earned the Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation, I am tapped into the best solutions for helping financially distressed homeowners to make a fresh start. If you'd like to learn more, I invite you to access my free report: "Need a Helping Hand? If the market and your mortgage have tossed you a curve, you are not alone."

Contact me today and let's get started!

Rick Houser

Realtor, Certified Distressed Property Expert

Keller Williams Preferred Real Estate

Office: 215-860-0800

Direct: 267-594-8953

www.RickHouser.com

Get a FREE, customized report emailed to your inbox.

Is Your Mortgage Payment Dragging You Down?

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:42:49 GMT

Is Your Mortgage Payment Dragging You Down?

One in seven mortgages in this country is headed toward foreclosure.

If you or someone you care about is feeling burdened by a mortgage that is unaffordable, I can help.

As a real estate professional who has earned the Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation, it is my mission to help homeowners avoid the financial devastation of foreclosing on their home. In the process, I help them move forward on a positive path. If you'd like to learn more, I invite you to access my free report: Is Your Mortgage Payment Dragging You Down?

As my report points out, there are currently 6.5 million mortgages in the country that are delinquent or in foreclosure. Stemming the tide of foreclosures has become a national priority because a foreclosure is nothing short of a disaster for all concerned – families, communities, the real estate market and the national economy as a whole.

As a CDPE, I am tapped into the most up-to-date solutions for financially distressed homeowners, and am distinctly qualified to work with you to determine your best possible option.

Contact me today and let's get started!

SHORT SALES vs FORECLOSURE

Sat, 04 Jun 2011 09:52:12 GMT

Short Sale vs. Foreclosure

Making the Right Choice for a Stable Future

The US housing crisis has claimed millions of victims. Unfortunately, many homeowners are losing their homes to the bank because either they think that a short sale will have the same financial effect as a foreclosure or they don't know their options.

The good news is that homeowners don't have to navigate this process on their own. I am available for those who need my expertise to get back on the path to stability.

If you, or someone you know has questions about this information, or would like to get started creating a plan, call me today.

The more proactive we are, the better the chance of finding financial freedom and stability.

Stop Don't Walk Away From Your Mortgage

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:46:11 GMT

Stop Don't Walk Away From Your Mortgage

At a Crossroads?

Walking away or "strategically defaulting" on your mortgage is not the answer. You will find that there is nothing strategic about foreclosure, especially when there are solutions to avoid it.

You should know that you have options, and that you are not alone. More than 25% of American homeowners now owe more than what their homes are worth, and millions more are having a hard time paying their mortgages.

I've developed a free, detailed report on foreclosure alternatives you can download below. Download it today and give yourself a green light for a solid financial future.

The sooner you take this step, the more time you'll have to act and move toward a more promising tomorrow.

SOLVING YOUR MORTGAGE CRISIS JUST GOT EASIER!!!!

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 14:51:40 GMT

If you are having trouble making your mortgage payments, the strain of figuring out what to do can be overwhelming.

Why do it alone when you can have a dedicated, extensively trained professional on your side at no cost to you?

Both lenders and the federal government are putting new systems in place to help you avoid foreclosure. For access to free, detailed information explaining these programs, simply download the report below.

On this website, you can find information regarding all of your options. When you call me to find out what you can do to take advantage of these options, I will show you how having straightforward solutions to your mortgage challenge can help you to breathe a little easier.

For more specific information and to see if you qualify, please, call me today! The sooner you call the sooner you can breathe a sigh of relief!

FEELING FINANCIALLY SQUEEZED??

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 13:43:55 GMT

Escape the Grip of Forecloure

If you are struggling with the emotional stranglehold of foreclosure, I'm here to help. With my assistance, we can start the process of putting you back on the path to stability.

As a CDPE, I have extensive training to serve the needs of homeowners in circumstances where they feel they have no options. The reality is that you have many.

Because millions of Americans are struggling with unaffordable mortgage payments, lenders are more than ever encouraged to work with homeowners to find a solution that benefits all parties.

To find out more about foreclosure alternatives that are available to you, click and download the free report I've created on this website.

Call me today. The sooner we get started the more time we'll have to devise a strategy to help you breathe a little easier and restore hope for the future.

FORECLOSURE STRESS NEVER GOES ON HOLIDAY

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 06:06:23 GMT

Foreclosure Stress Never Goes on Holiday

If a foreclosure is threatening your happy holiday, you should know you're not alone. Millions of Americans are in the same situation, and it is my goal to help ease the stress that comes with the threat of foreclosure for as many as I can reach.

As a CDPE-designated agent, I help struggling homeowners navigate the various options they have to avoid foreclosure. One possible option is a mortgage modification, which makes monthly payments more affordable.

For more information regarding this and other solutions, please download the free report located on this site.

If you need immediate assistance, please feel free to contact me throughout the holiday. I'm here to help. Make financial stability your resolution for the New Year!

FREEZES IN FORECLOSURE

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 14:12:58 GMT

Think a Foreclosure Moratorium Will Save Your Home?

Think Again.

You may have heard news that politicians are requesting a federal moratorium on foreclosures and wonder what this means to you, especially if you are behind on mortgage payments. The reality is that a foreclosure freeze is not the answer to your problem. However, there are steps you can take to avoid foreclosure.

On the site below I've listed 5 steps to Avoid Foreclosure, which starts out with the proactive approach in avoiding foreclosure—taking action!

I have created this site to provide a source of empowerment and education. From short sales to loan modifications, I can provide information to provide a genuine sense of hope.

For a free report on the Five Steps to Avoid Foreclosure, fill out the form below and click "Send." Remember, a moratorium won't save your home—only you can! I'm here to help.

On the Edge of Losing Your Home?

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 13:13:36 GMT

On the Edge of Losing Your Home?

When you or someone you know is pushed to the edge of foreclosure, it is vital to know that you have options.

It is my duty as a real estate professional to reach out to distressed homeowners. As a CDPE designated agent, I have received extensive training to help homeowners avoid foreclosure.

I created this site to provide a lifeline of information regarding alternatives. From short sales to loan modifications, I can provide information to help.

For a free report on foreclosure alternatives, fill out the form below and click "Send." Take action today and avoid falling into foreclosure. I'm only a phone call or email away.

Foreclosure or Short Sale: Understand the Differences

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:16:33 GMT

Foreclosure or Short Sale: Understand the Differences

Underwater on your mortgage? Facing foreclosure? Avoiding foreclosure through a short sale can have many benefits for your future financial stability.

I created this site to help spread the word about the options to avoiding foreclosure, and a short sale has many benefits. A successful short sale can reduce the damage to one's future loan eligibility, credit rating, employment, security clearance and more.

For a free report on the differences between short sales and foreclosure, fill out the form below and click "Send". If your situation is urgent, feel free to contact me immediately. I'm ready to help you take action and secure a more secure financial future.

As a CDPE-designated agent, I've been trained to pursue foreclosure alternatives, and I'm here to help.

DONT LET YOUR CREDIT SCORE DROP UNNECESSARILY

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:32:30 GMT

Avoiding foreclosure now could make or break your attempts to get a loan in the near future and determine whether you can get affordable interest rates.

That's why I've made this site available for anyone in our community struggling with mortgage payments. Foreclosure alternatives like short sales and deeds-in-lieu allow homeowners to avoid many of the damaging effects of foreclosure. In addition, short sales may have less of an impact on credit scores than foreclosure.

To get all the information on how these options affect your credit score, fill out the form below and click "Send". If you need immediate assistance, contact me right away.

I'm here to assist you.

Fannie Mae Says “Don’t Walk Away”

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 07:20:14 GMT

Fannie Mae Says “Don’t Walk Away”

Posted: 24 Jun 2010 08:12 AM PDT

Strategic defaults are anything but strategic for distressed homeowners today. The Distressed Property Institute and CEO Alex Charfen, author of the CDPE, have stood against this practice from the very beginning. Now Fannie Mae has intensified penalties for those who “strategically default” on their mortgages, stating:

“… defaulting borrowers who walk away and had the capacity to pay or did not complete a workout alternative in good faith will be ineligible for a new Fannie Mae-backed mortgage loan for a period of seven years from the day of foreclosure.”

This is yet another reason that homeowners should seek other alternatives to foreclosure, including short sales, and why agents need to have all the information to counsel distressed homeowners properly.

Servicers Make the Case for Short Sales

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 04:44:29 GMT

Servicers Make the Case for Short Sales

June 11th, 2010 in CDPE by cdpe

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Who said short sales are going away? Certainly not the servicers. In an article appearing this morning in DSNews.com, a report from Clayton Holdings has found a strong argument for agents to learn short sales and continue helping homeowners in their communities (emphasis ours):

“Because of the growing emphasis on keeping borrowers out of foreclosure, servicers are becoming more inclined to employ alternative loss mitigation strategies. And Clayton says the added benefit to servicers – the one with dollar signs in front of it – is that loss severities for properties sold through short sale are 13 percent lower than loss severities for REO sales.”

The report went on to say: “Given the reduced loss severities, it appears that short sale strategies currently used by servicers are producing favorable outcomes when compared to REO sales.”

The strong work of CDPEs to find alternatives to foreclosure for their clients is having a real impact on the industry. The servicers are noticing and they need educated agents to work with. If you haven’t gotten involved, start listening to the numbers … they often have dollar signs in front of them.

Local Agent Provides Free Homeowner Education on the Best Options to Avoid Foreclosure

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 13:40:31 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, please contact:

Rick Houser

267-594-8953

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Local Agent Provides Free Homeowner Education on the Best Options to Avoid Foreclosure

Website offers reports, videos and answers for the growing number of homeowners in need of foreclosure alternatives.

6/11/2010 – Local real estate agent, Rick Houser of Keller Williams Preferred Real Estate, is a Certified Distressed Property Expert, and is now offering free educational information for homeowners who are delinquent on their mortgages.

Accessible through ~www.NoEquityNoSweat.com~, these educational materials clearly explain what a homeowner’s options are when faced with an unaffordable mortgage, as well as the benefits of each option.

One option highlighted in the website is the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program, or HAFA, which offers eligible homeowners $3,000 to pursue a short sale or deed-in-lieu, two alternatives to foreclosure.

“We often find that homeowners in a difficult financial situation will hesitate to directly contact a professional for help,” Houser said. “My website offers a way to learn about what options are available so anyone can empower themselves with the necessary knowledge and then contact me to help pursue their best options.”

The latest numbers on mortgage delinquency show that approximately one in every seven mortgages is in some stage of delinquency. While they might not be immediately foreclosed upon, these homeowners become more at risk of foreclosure the longer they wait to do something about their missed mortgage payments.

“Many of these distressed homeowners bought their homes in a financially responsible manner,” Houser said. “Unfortunately, these people have had their finances turned upside-down over the past few years. Now, they must make their mortgage payments with constricting incomes.”

The CDPE designation Houser has acquired provides real estate professionals with specific understanding of the complex issues confronting the real estate industry. Through comprehensive training and experience, CDPEs are able to provide solutions for homeowners facing financial hardship in today’s market.

For more information about the CDPE Designation, visit www.cdpe.com.

A Dignified Solution

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:18:28 GMT

You Deserve a Dignified Solution

The economy today has been especially hard on homeowners. I meet people every day who thought they made a responsible decision on their mortgage loan, only to be hit with the unexpected.

The first and best move to make in this position is to educate yourself on what your options are based on your financial situation. Avoiding foreclosure is always something worth pursuing if you can, and there really are dignified alternatives available.

To get my free report on all the options and benefits of avoiding foreclosure, fill out the form below and click "Send". If you need immediate assistance, please contact me right away.

I'm here to help

What in the World is HAFA??

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 15:36:09 GMT

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Your First Steps To Avoid Foreclosure

Your First Steps

In today’s market, 1 in 7 homeowners is having trouble paying the mortgage. More than 70% of these homeowners proceed without seeking assistance or getting the facts. Many do not even realize that foreclosure is a process, and that there is time to make decisions that may result in a better outcome.

You are not alone. Millions of other homeowners nationwide are in the same circumstances. To assist you, I’ve prepared a free report outlining the first steps a homeowner should take when facing a foreclosure.

Fill out your information below for this free report. Don’t hesitate. Get back on track today!

Strategic Defaults are NOT Strategic

Walking Away Is NOT The Answer

You may have heard that a “strategic default” can be an appropriate and even beneficial reaction to an upside-down mortgage or impending foreclosure. While this idea is widespread, the truth is that default is never an easy road to choose, and rarely ever strategic.

Unfortunately, the ramifications of a “strategic default” are rarely explained, leaving many homeowners stranded on an island of misinformation. To assist you, I’ve prepared a free report outlining the myths and misrepresentations of strategic defaults.

Fill out your information below for this free report. Don’t hesitate. Get the facts today!

Understanding HAFA

New Help Has Arrived!

The rising number of foreclosures in this country is simply too big to ignore. That is why a government-backed program has been released that aims at streamlining foreclosure avoidance options.

Short sales and deeds-in-lieu are dignified solutions to foreclosure, and now the government is making them easier, quicker and more accessible through the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program, or HAFA.

With one in six homeowners struggling to make mortgage payments, you are not alone, and there are options available. With the free report provided here, find out if you qualify for the HAFA Program. Simply fill out your information below to get started on your new chapter of financial stability.

Please read this report to learn the facts, and contact me to begin your journey to a solid, stable tomorrow.

Government Program Surveys

Are You Eligible?

The government programs currently available to homeowners can be valuable resources, but only if you know which ones are right for your situation.

That’s why I’ve created this free resource that lets you find out which programs you’re eligible for. Read the descriptions for each program to see which one fits your situation, then fill out the corresponding survey to see if you are eligible.

Are you eligible?

The good news is that programs exist for a variety of situations, and even more options are available beyond those programs. As a CDPE-designated agent, I can provide all of your possibilities and help you get moving toward a solution.

Short Sale vs. Foreclosure

Foreclosure or Short Sale: Understand the Differences

Underwater on your mortgage? Facing foreclosure? Avoiding foreclosure through a short sale can have many benefits for your future financial stability.

As a CDPE-designated agent, I've been trained to pursue foreclosure alternatives, and I'm here to help.

Escape Your Unmanageable Mortgage

Getting free doesn't have to mean running away.

Today, many homeowners find themselves unable to escape an unmanageable mortgage. Some of them are being given some bad advice.

They are being told that walking away from their mortgage and letting the bank foreclose is their best possible option. It is called Strategic Default, and it has terrible consequences.

As a real estate professional who has earned the Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation, I make it my mission to know the best possible options available to distressed homeowners for both their present AND their future.

Read the report on my site entitled Escape Your Unmanageable Mortgage: Getting free doesn't have to mean running away. Then, call me and schedule your free, confidential consultation.