Updated foreclosure information

U.S. Foreclosure Activity Decreases 2% in February 2010 – Every little bit of good news helps in these trying times. According to RealtyTrac the foreclosure rate for February was down 2% from the previous month, this was still 6% above what was reported in February of 2009. Also that 6% increase from February 2009 to 2010 was the smallest increase we’ve seen since 2006. While it would be nice to say that this meant less people were losing their homes, what it probably indicates is that foreclosure prevention programs are helping homeowners. Read more here http://mizrealty01.wordpress.com Or click here to read the full article.

I know someone that used NACA to help avoid her foreclosure. It has taken her a long time, about 18 months, but she is finally getting some relief.

Buy it or Sell it? So that amazing weather we had earlier this week got me thinking of the beach. Wouldn’t you love to be here? Sea Island Home It is always fun to dream!

Please remember to turn your clocks back. This Sunday daylight savings time begins, so set your clock forward before you go to bed on Saturday.

Don’t Forget! There are only 49 days left to take advantage of the first time homebuyer's tax credit of $8000--it expires April 30th--a house has to be under contract by then and close by June to take off taxes this year. Click Here for IRS.gov info on First Time Homebuyer Credit.

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