tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9315966482568246042011-11-26T08:42:13.305-08:00"BUILDING LIFESTYLES FOR LIFE"Dwight Mathewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10500351490715285286noreply@blogger.comBlogger1821100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931596648256824604.post-59388003258371743282011-11-26T08:42:00.000-08:002011-11-26T08:42:13.312-08:00

IRA Financial Group Experiences High Demand for Solo 401(k) Plans from Real Estate Agents

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Amplify’d from www.dsnews.com Fannie and Freddie Detail New HARP Guidelines Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have released highly anticipated guidelines for the revised Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP).Both GSEs have posted details of the program modifications and procedural changes on their respective business sites for mortgage servicers to follow (Fannie’s, Freddie’s).Read more at

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Milton Freedom & Phil Donahue discussing Capitalism 30yrs ago.Amplify’d from dauckster.posterous.comRead more at dauckster.posterous.com See this Amp at http://amplify.com/u/a1i11e

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A Best Kept Secret, finally comes to light for many Savvy Investors who are looking for a safer way and place to invest for Retirement! Mathews Realty GroupRetirement Income SpecialistsSelf Direct IRA/Solo 401K PlansAmplify’d from www.housingpredictor.comTax Free Real Estate Purchases ClimbBoosted by lower real estate prices and growing volatility in financial markets, investors are increasing

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The Beach Boys will always be one of my favorite groups of all time! Matt Lewis & Co.Vocalist, Musician, EntertainerAmplify’d from www.rollingstone.com Beach Boys Plan Anniversary Blowout With Likely Reunion Tour Lost album 'Smile' to be released in November

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The very thing that caused the Great Recession, doesn't seem to be on anyone'spriority list to fix. Yet, it is the only thing that can and will get this economy moving in the right direction again. Mathews Realty GroupIncome Investment ConsultantsSelf Direct IRA/401K SpecialistsAmplify’d from www.ajc.comHousing industry problems dragging down economyIt barely rated a mention during either the

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I don't know How - Do You? In order to refinance under current law you can't be in foreclosure and your home must be worth more (Equity), than what you owe!It will be interesting to see just how they plan to pull this one off!Mathews Realty GroupInvestment ConsultantsIncome Retirement SpecialistsAmplify’d from www.dsnews.com Obama Pledges to Refinance Millions of Mortgages at Today's Rates

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Let's settle for 10cents on the dollar and show the World that we mean business! You can't sue Congress who started this mess way back when, so let's go after the heavy hitters who made all of these bad loans Congress encouraged them to make. Yes, they are to blame, but the list of wrong doers in the collapse of the Housing Market, goes well beyond this list!!Mathews Realty GroupInvestment

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Here we go again!! Another stupid idea that has no chance for success! The downside would be catastrophic!!! Mathews Realty GroupAmplify’d from www.dsnews.com Government Officials Weigh New Refi Program Word on the street is that the Obama administration is sizing up a new program to shore up and stimulate the housing market by providing millions of homeowners with new, lower interest,

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PLUNGE! A Great word and description for anyone who might be thinking about getting into this market. A word of caution, should be understood, before you jump in. Find a qualified Mentor who will share their expertise with you One on One! Not some get rich seminar Guru, who could care less about your success. Mathews Realty GroupInvestment ServicesSelf Direct IRA SpecialistsAmplify’d from

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Finally, someone with a street smart, common sense plan to revive the housingmarket. I've said all along that the only way to get the housing market back to stability is to loosen regulations and give the Investor an incentive to make a difference in the market. The only downside I see however, is with the Banks and Lenders, who up till now are the one's calling the shots. Without a "You Must

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Owning a Home is perhaps the most rewarding decision one can make!A Home is a place to live. Raise a family. It provides a sense of Pride and security for the long term. Today's Buyers, now more than ever, should never forget!!!Mathews Realty GroupAmplify’d from firsttuesdayjournal.comHomeownership: a piggy bank investmentIt should come as no surprise in the current economic climate to hear that

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IAmplify’d from www.benefitspro.comOne step forward...volatility hits 401(k) plans Just when they thought it was safe to go back in the water, many 401(k) investors who were regaining their comfort level with the stock market took another hit.Read more at www.benefitspro.com See this Amp at http://amplify.com/u/a1ajr4

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Dear Senator Reed Good intentions - Ridiculous and pardon my language, Stupid idea. Sincerely,Mathews Realty GroupAmplify’d from www.dsnews.com Senator Reed Urges FHFA to Require GSEs to Rent Foreclosed Properties Senator Jack Reed (D-Rhode Island) has sent a letter to the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recommending the agency require Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

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Amplify’d from content.usatoday.comObama campaign to get big-screen bin Laden boost?And it's going to be released less than a month before Election Day 2012.Read more at content.usatoday.com See this Amp at http://amplify.com/u/a1adjd

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The never ending saga continues for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac! How long can we keep bailing them out? The Quote this time is: "Things will get better by 2012"? Some how, I find that hard to believe, when 7 million homes are currently in foreclosure with millions more sitting on the books of all the major financial institutions! The so called Bank Owned - "Shadow Inventory".Mathews Realty

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This is an excellent article showing the correlation between today's current mortgage rates, home prices and home ownership affordability. Not since the 1950's has buying a home been more favorable. Mathews Realty GroupInvestment Advisory ServicesSelf Direct Income Investment SpecialistsAmplify’d from seekingalpha.com U.S. Real Estate Market: End of an Era Not a day goes by without some

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Yes it's true!! And we wonder why it took so long to raise the debt ceiling. This is perhaps the most ridiculous idea I have yet! It seems that no one ever considers the downside when they come up with these band aid fixes. Stupid!, Stupid!, Stupid! Mathews Realty GroupCash Flow Property InvestmentsSelf Direct IRA/401K Purchase PlansAmplify’d from www.dsnews.com Bill Introduced to

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Just when you think the housing market may be getting better, the real facts emerge. For the past 5yrs all I have seen in the news are the so-called guru's making predictions that for the most part are really just made up stories that have no real factual basis. Buy Now! are words that, when heard, should make you run for the exit. Don't get me wrong!! The American Dream is still alive and

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Great Ben Stein commentary!Amplify’d from www.latechbbb.comWe've figured him out. "CHANGE IT BACK"HAVE A FEELING WE BETTER MAKE SOME REAL CHANGES IN OCTOBER.Read more at www.latechbbb.com See this Amp at http://amplify.com/u/a18xzm

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Excellent article everyone should take the time to read. Especially, if you have any aspirations of getting into politics. Mathews Realty GroupInvestment ServicesRetirement Planning SpecialistsAmplify’d from www.thestreet.com10 Myths That Politicians Want You to BelieveNEW YORK (TheStreet) -- The financial system is on the brink of collapse after trillions in bad loans were issued by greedy

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I love this plan, but you and I both know, It's Dead on Arrival! At least, most of it. Then again, If the good ole USA, becomes Greece, It may be the only option?Mathews Realty GroupInvestment AdvisorRetirement Planning SpecialistsAmplify’d from www.benefitspro.comCoburn proposes $9 trillion deficit cut measure WASHINGTON (AP) — One of the Senate's staunchest budget-cutters unveiled Monday a

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I think most of the general public is totally feed up with all the BS about the debt ceiling! According to the Insiders-There is plenty of revenue coming in to meet all the Gov. obligations in the short term. What side of the coin are you on? Mathews Realty GroupAgent/Adivor Investment ServicesSelf Direct IRA/401K SpecialistsAmplify’d from www.benefitspro.comObama, Republicans trapped by

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The longer this Recession continues on, the more in agreement I become with a Strategic Default Decision. Sooner or later the Morality issue becomes a mute point. "I pay my mortgage on time - I've never been late or missed a payment" So Mr. Banker, how will you help me change my mind about walking away from my home? What do you mean you don't care? Sad but True!!!!Mathews Realty GroupAmplify’d

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URL:  http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-south-californi...A Great Idea, if for no other reason than to make a point that Southern California is sick and tired of being told how and what to do by all the Left Wing Liberals in Northern Ca. Although a 51st SoCal State may seem remote, maybe it's time for a new SoCal Tea Party movement, to make it a reality. Worth a shot-Don't you think?

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It's taken almost a year and a half for all the leading economic expert guru's in this Country to see and confirm what We - The professionals, on the street, saw coming back in 2009. California, has been in a double dip since that time. Anyone who bought a home here in Ca. as well as many other States across the nation, over the past two years with less than 20% down payment, is now upside down

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Amplify’d from www.dsnews.com Survey Finds First-Time Buyers in Short Supply to Absorb Distress First-time homebuyers – a segment that typically targets distressed homes – currently make up just one-third of the market. While this is what would be considered their “normal” market share, it falls short of what’s needed to offset the large volume of distressed properties coming down the line

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Without a healthy (at least stable), real estate market, economic uncertainty will prevail. The latest statistics show that for every home sold - Two more go into foreclosure. The only thing that can save this market is JOBS! Period!!!Mathews Realty GroupRetirement PlanningInvestment ServicesAmplify’d from www.advisorone.comWhy Is Economy Faltering? Conference Board's Goldstein Explains the

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In 1964, a Dollar was worth a Dollar in purchasing power. Since then, personal income levels have not kept pace with inflation. For most Seniors, making up a lost decade of wealth to retire comfortably isn't in the cards, sorry to say!!!Mathews Realty GroupRetirement Planning/Investment Services"Self Direct IRA" Income PlansAmplify’d from www.benefitspro.comSeniors lost 32 percent of their

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The old days and ways of buying a home are long gone! When shopping for a Home today, buyers need to be educated and aware of all the new rules and regulations involved when purchasing a home. The most important being; "Show Me The Money" First! Mathews Realty GroupInvestment Services/Retirement PlanningAmplify’d from firsttuesdayjournal.comHigher FHA-insured loan costs push homebuyers to

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Another Crystal Ball? At least this one is backed up with factual realities!Amplify’d from www.dsnews.com Fiserv Expects Affordability from Declining Prices to Stabilize Housing Fiserv, Inc. on Monday released an analysis of home price trends in more than 375 U.S. markets. While residential property values are continuing to fall on a year-over-year-basis in three-quarters of the metros

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This is what happens when you take a band aid off of a wound that hasn't healed yet! All the Government Programs and all the money spent, trying to stop the bleeding in the Housing Market, has failed miserably. While the Banks and the Fat Cats on Wall Street keep getting richer, the average Joe The Plumber, Home Owner, will soon be out on the street, looking for another place to live. Mathews

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Amplify’d from www.altosresearch.comYUCAIPA Real Estate Market Today Price Trends The median single family home price as of May 08 2011 for YUCAIPA is $227,627. Explain this

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Underfunded pension plans have been the norm for as long as I can remember. Most people don't realize that fact, however, until it's too late. Now might be a good time to check up on your employer -Public or Private! Mathews Realty Group"Building Lifestyles For Life"Amplify’d from www.benefitspro.comPew: States' retirement shortfall exceeds $1.26 trillionThe gap between the promises states

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The average medium home price across the US is back to what they were in 2003! If you count all the Homes that sit vacant and all the Shadow Inventory still waiting to come to market, you end up with a number close to 7 million.Amplify’d from www.dsnews.com Housing Crisis Continues to Batter Nation's Homeownership Rate With the housing crisis still taking its toll, the nation’s

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Mathews Realty GroupRetirement Advisor/Investment ServicesSelf Direct IRA/Solo 401K Plan SpecialistAmplify’d from www.doctorhousingbubble.comThe reason I think we are still years away from any normal market is the fact that there is still a large appetite for housing.  The current market is now dominated by investors and first time buyers.  These buyers are picking lower priced properties but

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The Greatest Home Buying opportunity of a lifetime! Will you miss it???Amplify’d from www.bloomberg.comAmericans Shun Most Affordable Homes in Generation as Owning Loses AppealThe most affordable real estate in a generation is failingto lure buyers as Americans like Pauli sour on the idea of homeownership. At the end of 2010, the fourth year of the housingcollapse, the share of people who said a

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Is it a Moral issue or just a Prudent Financial Decision? In today's market, it's extremely hard to justify the Morality of walking away from one's home. when your local banker is getting rich, with the Feds blessings and at the same time; pointing out that the Home owner has a Moral obligation to pay their mortgage no matter what! Until the Gov. stops supporting all of these banks and

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I remember seeing a TV commercial a few year back, sponsored by a big Insurance Co. The slogan was; "Retirement Isn't The Finish line - It's The Start Of a New Lifestyle". The Big concern and question today is however, What kind of "NEW" Lifestyle are you talking about!? Mathews Realty GroupRetirement Advisor/Investment ServicesAmplify’d from www.benefitspro.comSeniors fear public policy

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Here we go again! Phony facts from the National Association of Realtors. You would think, since the reputation of every Realtor in this Country is lower than dirt, that the NAR, would stop playing politics with all the sales numbers. Mathews Realty GroupRetirement Advisor/Invesment Services"Building Lifestyles For Life"Amplify’d from www.dsnews.com Analysts Weigh in on NAR's Existing-Home

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Amplify’d from latimesblogs.latimes.comLeaving money to children is not a priority for baby boomersA survey released Tuesday shows only 49% of wealthy parents say it’s important to leave money to their children when they die. Instead, many people plan to use their savings for travel and to focus on personal relationships, according to the study by U.S. Trust, a unit of Bank of America Corp.The

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Bailing out Fannie & Freddie could eventually cost taxpayers over $600 Billion, according to Standard & Poor's latest report. Without a plan to deal with the problem, the US AAA credit rating could face a lower rating.Amplify’d from www.dsnews.com S&P Cites Fannie and Freddie as Grounds for Negative Outlook on U.S. The headline business news Monday was Standard & Poor’s notice that its

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The Federal Reserves new appraisal rules that went into effect on April 1st, turns out to be a money maker for lenders and banks. Charge the home buyer double the cost and pocket the difference. More legislation is now needed to close a gaping loop hole. Makes you wonder if the Fed. Reserve took the time to read their own bull-I mean bill!!Mathews Realty Group.Amplify’d from

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Your Tax payer dollars hard at work!Amplify’d from www.msnbc.msn.com $513 million paid in undeserved homebuyer credits WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service has paid out more than a half-billion dollars in homebuyer tax credits to people who probably didn't qualify, a government investigator said Friday. Most of the money — about $326 million — went to more than

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Amplify’d from firsttuesdayjournal.comThis article identifies the origin of the tax loopholes used to implement the nation’s housing policy, and proposes a tax benefit which rewards homeownership without first requiring a mortgage debt or resale.The interest deduction’s legacyInterest deductions took root in the late 19th century. The first federal income tax was established in 1894 and all forms

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Until Politicians understand what goes on behind closed doors and sees first hand, the incompetence behind those doors, passing more legislation, is futile. Getting a short sale approved involves many people and entities. The two most important being the Mortgage Insurer and the Investor(s), holding the note. Without their approval to absorb/take the loss on the sale of the property, the deal

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Back in 2009 I wrote a three part blog post, entitled "The Looming Double Bubble" For me - The handwriting was on the wall back then. It started with all the sub-prime loans and slowly worked it's way up to the million dollar mansions. Strategic defaults, (walking away when you can pay), have gone from less than 1% to 30%. Home buyers today have a tremendous opportunity to become home owners

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Amplify’d from firstexchange.comGetting the Most from Your Home Mortgage Interest DeductionMany tax advisors say that one of the most common errors on tax returns is claiming more home mortgage interest deduction than is actually available.  Many homeowners believe that all interest paid on a home mortgage is deductible, but there are limits based on which property secures the debt and how you

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In spite of the worst real estate market in history, the vast majority of Americans believe that owning your own home is still the best investment you can make. The sad reality of that statement of course is the fact that the easy money days to buy a home are over, leaving the American Dream, for many, as wishful thinking Buyers!Mathews Realty GroupR.E Advisor/Retirement Investor ServicesSelf

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Amplify’d from www.doctorhousingbubble.comThe current home ownership rate now stands at levels last seen in 1998.  Glass-Steagall was repealed in 1999 and allowed for every exotic mortgage idea to proliferate the market during the bubble.  As it turns out, we did not increase home ownership in any sustainable fashion and simply set our economy down a tragic path chasing easy profits through flips

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Having skin in the game, as they say, is a good thing when buying a home. It's all the other changes and requirements that will have a major impact on any future recovery in the housing market! Take a read and see what you think?Mathews Realty GroupRetirement Advisor/Investor Servicers"How to Buy Real Estate in your IRA"Amplify’d from www.latimes.comChanges in mortgage finance rules could hurt

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Think hard about this one! Billions of Tax dollars go to bail out all these banks, who couldn't manage their own money - Now they want to take over managing yours!? No Thanks!!!!!Mathews Realty GroupRetirement Investment ServicesSelf Direct IRA/401K specialistsAmplify’d from money.msn.com4/6/2011 2:21 PM ET|By Bloomberg BusinessweekBig banks go after 401k trillionsOn the prowl to replace lost

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Amplify’d from www.dsnews.com California Expands Eligibility for $2 Billion Foreclosure Relief Programs The California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) expanded eligibility criteria for several of the Keep Your Home California programs to make them available to a larger number of families at risk of losing their homes, including those with home equity loans and recently originated mortgages

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Amplify’d from www.dsnews.com International Monetary Fund Voices Concerns With U.S. Housing System The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has some pretty direct words for the American government and its handling of the U.S. housing crisis. In an annual report that will be released next week, IMF says the origins of the global financial crisis can be found in the U.S. housing finance system.

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Calling all Part time Real Estate Investors! It's time to Pay Up!!Amplify’d from www.investors.comReal Estate Losses Become IRS Tax Audit Target By JEFF SCHNEPPER, FOR INVESTOR'S BUSINESS DAILY Posted 04/07/2011 04:59 PM ETSorry, real estate investor, the Internal Revenue Service is coming to get you, and it won't be pretty.The IRS is stepping up property scrutiny as a result of a 2008

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After being given Billions of Dollars in bail out money and every conceivable perk and incentive you can think of - Big Banks are once again in the drivers seat, calling the shots, and the Government has no clue what to do about it. Mathews Realty GroupR,.E. Advisor-Investment ServicesAmplify’d from firsttuesdayjournal.comRetribution deferred: lenders prove too powerful to be prosecutedLenders

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Amplify’d from www.dsnews.com Senators Introduce Legislation to End Taxpayer Support of GSEs Sens. John McCain (R-Arizona) and Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) have introduced legislation to permanently end government support for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Both pieces of legislation are aimed at stopping the taxpayer-funded bailout of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Since the two GSEs were placed into

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Retirement isn't the finish line - It's the Start of a New and Exciting Lifestyle!Amplify’d from www.retirementliving.comNew Book: How to Love Your Retirement --  The Guide to the Best of Your Life Publisher Hundreds of Heads has released the revised and expanded second edition of How to Love Your Retirement, specially edited by Barbara Waxman - a

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Make sure you digest and analyze these numbers carefully! Over a Million Foreclosures last year and the year before. Another Million expected for 2011. Also, take into consideration the fact that almost 30 percent of these modifications re-default within six months. Success? I think not!Mathews Realty GroupR.E. Advisor - Investor ServicesSelf Direct IRA/Solo "K' plan SpecialistAmplify’d from

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Amplify’d from loanrateupdate.comHousing Panel Predicts Housing Recovery 2 Years AwayApril 1, 2011 (Brian Michael)A housing panel consisting of economists and real estate experts, predicts that housing prices will likely continue to slide for two more years with a tentative projection of a weak recovery beginning in 2013. Nearly half of the 111 economists polled by MacroMarkets, co-founded by

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As this article describes, The Worst is not over yet for Housing in California. The double dip in housing, that's now taking place will linger on for many years to come. This will be the first time in 40yrs, that California, has not led the Nation out of a Recession. The Wait and See Game should be interesting!Mathews Realty GroupR.E. Advisor/Investment ServicesSelf Direct IRA/401K

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Amplify’d from www.dsnews.com Bank Bailouts in the Black, Watchdog Asks "And the Toxic Mortgages?" The bailout programs used to prop up the nation’s banking system are now in the black. The U.S. Treasury announced this week that the investments it made in banks, beginning in 2008, to prevent the sector from folding under the weight of the financial crisis have now turned a profit. One of

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Amplify’d from www.dsnews.com Three States Move to Ban Foreclosure Sales From Appraisal Values With foreclosure sales steadily rising, four states are concerned that the use of the foreclosure sale prices in appraisals of neighboring homes is distorting the market.Legislators in Illinois, Nevada, and Missouri have all proposed separate bills that would exclude or restrict foreclosure sales

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Personally, as much as I respect Core Logic's data and estimates, I don't think anyone but the Bankers, know the real numbers behind all the so-called Shadow Housing Inventory. Time Will Tell! The way things are going however, it may not be in my lifetime!Amplify’d from www.dsnews.com Shadow Inventory Drops but Supply to Remain High for Extended Period The industry’s shadow inventory of

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February Home Sales Volume | first tuesday journal online: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"

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LPS: Foreclosure Backlog Stands at 30x Foreclosure Sales Volume: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"

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OCC Issues Warning on Real Estate-Owned Exchange Programs: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"

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Survey: Nearly Half of Economists See Double-Dip Before Year-End

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Calling all you Dudes and Dudettes! Spring has sprung - Get Your Classic Ridein Gear and come on down.Amplify’d from www.redlandsdailyfacts.comCar club's 'cruise nights' to rev up in Yucaipa YUCAIPA - Residents in Yucaipa will take a drive back in time as one of the popular classic car shows makes its return to the city. The Past Pleasure Car Club will begin its 32nd season by holding a "

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When we say; Cash is King! All that means is that realestate Investors have the funds available to make a purchase. In today's market, private loans from IRA's, Pension funds are backing most Investor purchases. A 12-15% Tax Free return plus steady monthly Income is the norm. Mathews Realty GroupR.E. Advisor/Investment ServicesSelf Direct IRA/Self Employed Solo 401K SpecialistsAmplify’d from

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Calling all you Dudes and Dudettes! Spring has sprung - Get Your Classic Ridein Gear and come on down.Amplify’d from www.redlandsdailyfacts.comCar club's 'cruise nights' to rev up in Yucaipa YUCAIPA - Residents in Yucaipa will take a drive back in time as one of the popular classic car shows makes its return to the city. The Past Pleasure Car Club will begin its 32nd season by holding a "

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They say; If you line up a thousand experts side by side and ask for their opinion - That's, how many different opinions you would get!!Better Late Than Never!Mathews Realty GroupR.E. Advisor/Investment ServicesSelf Direct IRA-Self Employed Solo 401K SpecialistsAmplify’d from www.inman.comMore analysts expect double dipNational home prices near post-crash lowBy Inman News, Tuesday, March 22,

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I'm not sure about the Rich part, but if you ever wanted to own property in Southern Calif., now is the time to be a serious buyer. Just remember!! Great Deals aren't found-Their negotiated. Mathews Realty GroupR.E. Advisor/Investment ServicesSelf Direct IRA/Self Employed 401K SpecialistsAmplify’d from www.dsnews.com Distressed Sales in Southern California Remain High Southern

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It's my experience that there are more Bad than Good! That my friends will never change.Amplify’d from www.dsnews.com Property Investors: Solving or Contributing to Neighborhood Blight? A report released by the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland says many cities are being hurt by irresponsible behavior of investors who purchase homes at a low cost and sell them quickly at a small markup

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Amplify’d from www.doctorhousingbubble.comDebt built society – Last decade saw negative real household income gains yet the sharpest rise in home values ever. Household debt and dual incomes hid the collapse of real per capita wage growth. Home values destined for a stagnant decade ahead.Read more at www.doctorhousingbubble.com Read the rest of this entry »Read more at

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Fire sprinkler systems mandatory for new home construction in California | first tuesday journal online

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Bank Bailouts Close to Breaking Even, GSEs' Projected Price Tag Shrinks

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Amplify’d from www.dsnews.com California Foreclosure Losses in Billions, Lawmaker Wants Banks to Pay According to a community advocacy group in California, home value losses from foreclosed homes in California have cost a minimum of $632 billion, and could end up costing as much as $1 trillion.California is considered one of the “hardest-hit” states in the country, and according to the

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HAPPY SAINT PATS DAY! A LITTLE GREEN $$ GOES A LONG WAY!Mathews Realty Group"Building Lifestyles for Life"Amplify’d from desktopinspirations.blogspot.comMost of us, if not all, have grand dreams, but unfortunately only a few really get to attain those dreams. Why? Perhaps, because we keep on dreaming and forget to wake up to make our dreams come to life.Read more at

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The Recovery Will Be Bifurcated - CoStar Group

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Another testimony to show why the Government should have stayed out of the Housing market in the first place. Focus on getting people back to work and stop with all the Band Aid fixes-PLEASE!!!!!Mathews Realty GroupRetirement Advisor/Investor ServicesSelf Direct IRA/Self Employed 401K plansAmplify’d from www.dsnews.com Congressional Panel Report Says Foreclosure Mitigation "Largely Failed"

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An Overview of Reverse 1031 Exchanges | First American Exchange Company

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Why NOW is the Time to Do a 1031 Exchange | First American Exchange Company

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Amplify’d from www.doctorhousingbubble.comOver 35 percent of California homeowners are in a negative equity position or near negative equity (within a 5 percent range).  This is an enormous number of mortgage holders:What this translates into is 1,880,000 California mortgage holders have no equity in their home.  They are essentially in a worse position than a renter and could be deep underwater

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Amplify’d from www.smartmoney.comNew Rules for First-Time Home BuyersNew rule: Stay for a decade.Not only are the days of flip-and-move long gone, but buying a house has become truly a long-term investment. In many cases, 10 years long, says Paul Bishop, vice president of research at the National Association of Realtors -- if buyers are hoping to make a profit or just break even. As mortgage fees

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My Take!I see another 2-3yrs before the realestate market begins to stabilize and prices begin to head higher. Mathews Realty GroupRetirement Advisor/Investment ServicesSelf Direct IRA-Self Employed Solo 401K PlansAmplify’d from www.inman.comU.S. home prices fell for the sixth straight month in January as negative equity limited the mobility of homeowners, and weak demand and an overhang of

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Real Estate Journal Online » Street Talk

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How to kick someone out of a house they don't own? Send them an eviction notice or cough up some cash! Considering the fact that in today's market, it's taking a year or two to sell some of these abandoned high end properties, some squatters' are turning a misdemeanor charge, into a full time business.lAmplify’d from rejournalonline.comReal Estate Scam Of The Day: Cash For KeysWe’ve all heard

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I would guess and make a prediction that it will take more than 3yrs to Fix BofA's toxic loan portfolio.Amplify’d from www.dsnews.com BofA to Double Outreach Staff but Fixing Legacy Issues to Take 3 Years To illustrate the scope of the challenge ahead, Laughlin explained that Bank of America’s total servicing portfolio – performing and nonperforming assets – amounts to $2.1 trillion, or

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Amplify’d from www.advisorone.comFederal Deficit, Unemployment Top Investor ConcernsOverall, pre-retirees are far more pessimistic than retirees Looking at optimism between people who are already retired and those who have yet to do so, it's clear that retirement planning is a daunting task. Retirees scored 61 on the Index, nearly twice the level of pre-retirees who scored just 35. The mean age

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Short sales fluster California Realtors | Inman News

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Nothing more to say!Amplify’d from www.dsnews.com Senators Advocate Restructuring Foreclosure Programs and Processes While both the House and Senate seem to have similar ideas – that changes in foreclosure prevention are needed, and fast – the groups seem to have completely different takes on how to achieve those changes.This week members of a House subcommittee and committee reviewed

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It was obvious to me, back in 2009, that a double dip in the housing market was a foregone conclusion. The Governments attempt to try and stop the free fall in home prices was a hopeless cause from the beginning. What it has done however is opened up a once in a lifetime buying opportunity for those savvy people who were patient and waited till now to purchase a home. Mathews Realty

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What started out as a well intentioned idea to try and help people save their homes from foreclosure, is turning out to be a hopeless cause. I could say; "I Told You So", but no one was listening!Mathews Realty GroupRetirement Investment AdvisorSelf Direct IRA/Solo 401K specialistsAmplify’d from www.dsnews.com House to Determine Fate of Four Foreclosure Mitigation Programs Last week it

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Amplify’d from www.doctorhousingbubble.comHousing is where the wealth is…or used to beIn the US nearly 7 million homes are either in foreclosure or have missed at least one mortgage payment.  Even if we suddenly had no more foreclosures (not happening in 2011) the pipeline is spilling over with homes that will drag prices lower.  Since many can still purchase with FHA insured loans with low down

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Nothing new with that statement from Treasury Secretary, Geithner. Fixing the problem however, will be easier said than done!Amplify’d from www.dsnews.com Geithner Concedes Government Incentives Distorted Housing Market In a speech given Tuesday before the House Committee on Financial Services, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said the government played a role in bringing down the

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Amplify’d from www.retirementliving.comNew Research Shows Evolving Preferences  in the 55+ Housing Market A joint study by the 50+ Housing Council of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the MetLife Mature Market Institute shows the recession has made 55+ buyers more practical when selecting a new home. Design considerations

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NY guarantees legal aid to homeowners in foreclosure | first tuesday journal online

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No matter how hard I try to be positive and optimistic about today's housing market, I always find myself in a catch 22 when I see reports such as the one below, being made public by a failing, on life support, quasi government institution. I have to ask myself? Who did they called to get this information! It sure wasn't me or anyone in my neighborhood. Mathews Realty GroupRetirement

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Amplify’d from www.dsnews.com Fannie Mae Turns a Profit for First Time in Three Years Fannie Mae has released its fourth-quarter and full-year 2010 earnings results. The GSE reported net income of $73 million for the last three months of 2010, compared to a net loss of $1.3 billion in the third quarter. It’s the first time the company’s been in the black in over three years.Still, after a

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