Inga Wilson

The real estate brokerage industry is in the process of coming out of a significant storm that has wreaked havoc on a large percentage of firms. Some have failed, some are hanging on, and yet others are reinventing themselves for the future. Regardless of your company's situation, it's time to assess where you want to be in the next few years and what it's going to take to get there. Doing no ...

Unemployed borrowers and homeowners whose residences are "underwater" are the focus of a new government program designed to help the ailing real estate market.
Announced Friday by the Obama administration, the $14 billion relief effort will let people who owe more on their mortgages than their properties are worth get new loans backed by the Federal Housing Administration, a government agency ...

Shopping for a Condo? Ask These 4 Questions before You Buy

Condominium homes have always been, and will likely always be, an efficient and economical route to becoming a first-time homeowner. They can offer the comfort, prestige, and even luxury appointments that apartment living may lack, often at a cost that is not much different than rent. With the current first-time home buyer tax credi ...

RISMEDIA, January 14, 2010-(MCT)-First came foreclosures, then short sales. Now we are seeing more half-finished homes for sale: bare-stud, bare-yard houses abandoned by their builders and left to languish on the market.

Purchasing a partially-built home is nothing new; during the housing boom, many new-home contracts were signed before even a slab had been poured. The difference now is tha ...

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The model that built them all!!!!! This Welch courtyard home is located on the 15th green in Renassance golf & country club. Enter this home through a tropical pool & spa courtyard that provides total privicy. Immerse yourself in the Florida lifestyle with open floor plan and walls of glass th ...

RISMEDIA, November 24, 2009-Driven by the first-time buyer tax credit, existing-home sales showed another big gain in October 2009 with a strong uptrend established over the past seven months, while inventories continue to decline, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Existing-home sales-including single-family, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops - surged 10.1% to a seasonally ...

How to Expedite the Loan Modification Process

As a Member of the Top 5 in Real Estate Network®, I am frequently asked these days for my advice on loan modification…specifically, how quickly new loan terms can be arranged. Waiting to find out if your application for loan modification has been accepted can be a nerve-wracking and frustrating experience-especially if you're still receiving ...

RISMEDIA, October 16, 2009-Since emerging from chapter 11 reorganization, WCI Communities, Inc. is exceeding key goals of its Plan of Reorganization.

"Most significant is the fact we have paid down over $60 million, which is 20% of our senior secured term loan, in the past 40 days. We are executing well on a plan that will generate significant cash flow and provide the company with flexibili ...

What You Need to Know About Buying an Urban Property

Whether it's a waterfront condo or a downtown brownstone, multi-family dwellings like condos and lofts are gaining appeal for those considering downsizing, buying a second or vacation home, or desiring a shorter commute to work. As a Member of the Top 5 in Real Estate Network®, I am often asked for my advice on the best way to go about ch ...

Like many Americans, you or someone you know may be behind on your mortgage payments due to a number of possible financial troubles. You're not alone.

As a member of the Top 5 in Real Estate Network, I am often asked if lenders will work with homeowners to modify their mortgage loans. The answer is often yes, but it will take some effort. Here are five tips for working with your lender to ...