The Skinny on Short Sales Charlotte NC
January 13, 2010 by Victoria Stankard · Leave a Comment
As more and more foreclosure properties flood the market due to the economy, job loss and a decline in home prices, many sellers are looking to short sales as a way to avoid foreclosure themselves. What is a Short Sale? In a short sale transaction, the lender agrees to accept less than what is owed on [...]
Unemployment and Prime Home Loans Add to Foreclosure Crisis – Charlotte NC Foreclosure Expert
December 2, 2009 by Victoria Stankard · 1 Comment
Last year, risky sub-prime loans were fueling the housing crisis. A recent quarterly survey of 44.6 million loans from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) showed a rise in the proportion of prime home loans, mainly due to unemployment, is adding to the problem. MBA’s 3rd quarter report stated that 14% of homeowners with a mortgage were behind on their payments [...]
Leigh Brown, aka The Real Estate Diva, is a native of Concord NC in the Charlotte area. She grew up on a farm at the edge of Cabarrus County, still goes to the same church she grew up in (home of the world famous Mallard Creek Barbecue!), but has become a leader in area real estate through constant learning and continually upgrading technology to better serve buyer and seller clients. Leigh does indeed have a reputation as a barracuda-when it comes to protecting client interests. Her softer side is reserved for her husband and two kids who provide a constant source of joy-and entertainment
