David Monroe's Real Estate Blog

November 2009 - Posts

• Deed In Lieu Of Foreclosure - Is It A Viable Alternative?

  Is a deed in lieu of foreclosure a viable alternative to foreclosure? I don't usually spend a lot of time discussing the deed in lieu of foreclosure option, because it isn't used very often for homeowners in Washington State, but several people Read More... Posted Saturday, November 7, 2009 12:17 PM by David Monroe | 2 Comments

• Can the "Produce the Note" Strategy Really Stop Foreclosure?

  It's the Internet age, and more and more homeowners are searching the Internet to find out how they can save their home if they’re in foreclosure. One strategy I’ve been asked about several times is the “Produce the Note” strategy. Read More... Posted Saturday, November 7, 2009 12:16 PM by David Monroe | 1 Comments

• The Bank Locked Me Out Of My House! Should I Call The Police?

  You’re a few house payments behind, and one day you find that the front door lock and deadbolt have been drilled out and replaced with new ones and the garage door opener has been disconnected. Now you can’t even get into your own house! Who Read More... Posted Saturday, November 7, 2009 12:05 PM by David Monroe | 1 Comments Filed under: foreclosure problems

• Lynnwood Home For Sale in Settler's Meadow Near Lake Stickney

  • 2,554 sq. ft., 3 bath, 4 bdrm 2 story - MLS® $329,900 Lake Stickney, Lynnwood - Immaculate home on a quiet dead end street with over 2500 SF of living space. Features include a large kitchen with granite countertops and walk-in pantry, hardwood Read More... Posted Thursday, November 5, 2009 11:20 PM by David Monroe | 2 Comments Filed under: Real Estate, For Sale

• Is Your Real Estate Agent Breaking The Law?

  Has a real estate agent offered to negotiate a loan modification or a short sale for you, or are you a real estate agent that has offered these services to your client? The purpose of a loan modification is to get the bank to modify the mortgage terms Read More... Posted Wednesday, November 4, 2009 4:32 PM by David Monroe | 1 Comments Filed under: Short Sales