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March 2nd, 2009 12:27 PM
In case any of my clients or even new clients are interested. Alamode has established their mercury web site to act as the firewall for lenders/appraisers. To order an appraisal this way goto https://secure.mercuryvmp.com/signupwiz.aspx, you can sign up to order an appraisal that way.
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President George W. Bush on Thursday signed into law NAR-backed legislation that will ease the tax burden for home owners who have had debt forgiven on a mortgage.

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Legislation that would hold lenders responsible for flawed loans and appraisers responsible for improperly weighing the value of a property was introduced on November 11 by Christopher Dodd, D-Conn., chairman of the Senate Banking Committee.

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September 19th, 2007 10:40 AM
This is the latest on foreclosures in the US, Arizona is still listed in the top 10. Read more... (opens in a new window)
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September 19th, 2007 10:20 AM

I have started the process of opening a new office to cover Coconino County in AZ, which will include Flagstaff the the surrounding area. Once I get established I intend also to be able to cover the Sedona area in Yavapai & Coconino Counties.

It should prove interesting as I will be traveling between Phoenix and Flagstaff regularly.

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September 10th, 2007 11:55 AM
This is an excellent site from HUD for those home owners in trouble. It's better to contact your lender sooner than later to prevent/stop a foreclosure. Visit this site: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/econ/smhlend.cfm
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Rate Rank State Name

Foreclosure Filings

1 filing for every #HH

%? from prev 6 months

%? from First Half 2006

Unique Props

%? from prev  6 months

%? from First Half 2006

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 United States

925,986

134

39

56

573,397

32

58

8

 Arizona

27,515

92

74

128

15,551

61

118

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Posted by Robert Stevens, SRA on August 3rd, 2007 10:27 AMPost a Comment (0)

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August 3rd, 2007 10:24 AM
Find out how home values faired over the past year in the major metropolitan areas and which five cities boasted increases. Phoenix posted a -5.5% decline in the llast year. For more information (Opens in new window)
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July 17th, 2007 10:12 AM
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A bill that would raise awareness about the dangers of risky loans and protect homeowners from unscrupulous lending practices has been introduced in the House. Specifically, H.R. 526, introduced June 28, directs the government to address appraisal and other mortgage fraud. However, it does not spell out the manner or means by which it should do so.
FULL STORY (from Appraisal Institute, Appraiser News Online)
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