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		<title>Cheaper to Buy than Rent?</title>
		<link>http://pattymanzi.com/2011/08/16/cheaper-to-buy-than-rent/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 22:59:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patty Manzi</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Buying Real Estate]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[There has been much publicity in the media, and no doubt from your local real estate agent, that the time has come that house payments may be less expensive than rent payments. While this is certainly true in some geographic areas, like right here in the Pleasanton &#38; Tri-Valley areas, there is more to maintaining [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Statistics on the housing market and the HAFA program</title>
		<link>http://pattymanzi.com/2010/09/13/statistics-on-the-housing-market-and-the-hafa-program/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2010 18:58:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patty Manzi</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Mortgage Information]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Foreclosure]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Home Affordable Modification Program]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Loan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Making Home Affordable]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[It has been reported that we are in the worst housing market since the Great Depression and that 7.4 million families are in trouble with their mortgages.  Here&#8217;s  a breakdown of some shocking facts: 6.3 million US homeowners are behind on their mortgage payments as of June 2010 In addition, there are 1.1 million REO [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Selective Defaulters are on the rise</title>
		<link>http://pattymanzi.com/2010/07/14/selective-defaulters-are-on-the-rise/</link>
		<comments>http://pattymanzi.com/2010/07/14/selective-defaulters-are-on-the-rise/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:24:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patty Manzi</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Mortgage Information]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia There is now a new name for people who voluntarily default on their mortgages.  The &#8216;selective defaulter&#8217; is someone who has a stable income and can more than afford their mortgage payments &#38; monthly expenses, but because their home has lost value and is worth less than is owed on the mortgage, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>HomePath Financing Program for REO homes</title>
		<link>http://pattymanzi.com/2010/01/17/homepath-financing-program/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 03:49:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patty Manzi</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Mortgage Information]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The HomePath financing program is a program designed to move REO homes.  The benefits of this program include: Low down payment and flexible mortgage terms, including fixed-rate &#38; adjustable, at as little as 5%. Borrowers with less than perfect credit may qualify Available for owner occupied properties, or second home investments The down payment of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New License Requirements for Mortgage Loan Activities!</title>
		<link>http://pattymanzi.com/2010/01/04/new-license-requirements-for-mortgage-loan-activities/</link>
		<comments>http://pattymanzi.com/2010/01/04/new-license-requirements-for-mortgage-loan-activities/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 17:11:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patty Manzi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Happy New Year!  Along with the hope of prosperity, the new year also brings with it some new and exciting changes in our state and federal laws.  One important change will be new license requirements for anyone conducting mortgage loan activities. As of January 1, 2010 new license requirements go into effect for anyone conducting [...]]]></description>
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		<title>It takes more than a down-payment to buy a home.</title>
		<link>http://pattymanzi.com/2009/10/10/it-takes-more-than-a-down-payment-to-buy-a-home/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 05:40:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patty Manzi</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Buying Real Estate]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I talk to lots of people about buying homes.  Not long ago I was talking to a newlywed couple and they mentioned they wanted to buy a house and they were saving for a down-payment.  I then asked them what else they were doing to prepare for the home purchase.  They looked at me with [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Getting Pre-Approved for a loan</title>
		<link>http://pattymanzi.com/2009/07/15/getting-pre-approved-for-a-loan/</link>
		<comments>http://pattymanzi.com/2009/07/15/getting-pre-approved-for-a-loan/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:38:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patty Manzi</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Buying Real Estate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mortgage Information]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I was asked the other day about why someone would need to get &#8216;pre-approved&#8217; for a loan before looking for a home.  Here&#8217;s why: If you are serious about buying a home, your next step is to get a &#8216;pre-approval&#8217; from a reputable Lender.  By doing this before looking at homes, you&#8217;ll save yourself time, energy, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>FREE ANNUAL CREDIT REPORT STILL AVAILABLE!</title>
		<link>http://pattymanzi.com/2009/07/11/free-annual-credit-report-still-available/</link>
		<comments>http://pattymanzi.com/2009/07/11/free-annual-credit-report-still-available/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2009 18:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patty Manzi</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Credit Report Information]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The year is half-over, but its not too late to  remind you that each year you are eligible to receive a FREE copy of your consumer credit report from each of the three major credit bureaus.  TransUnion, Experian, and Equifax will provide these to you at NO CHARGE.  Go to www.AnnualCreditReport.com to obtain your FREE reports.  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>California Homebuyer&#8217;s Downpayment Assistance Program</title>
		<link>http://pattymanzi.com/2009/07/08/california-homebuyers-downpayment-assistance-program/</link>
		<comments>http://pattymanzi.com/2009/07/08/california-homebuyers-downpayment-assistance-program/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:42:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patty Manzi</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Mortgage Information]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[On June 8th, CalHFA reinstated the California Homebuyer&#8217;s Downpayment Assistance Program (CHDAP). CHDAP provides down payment or closing cost assistance to qualified borrowers in the form of a deferred payment junior loan up to 3% of the sales price or appraised value of the home, whichever is less.   Borrower’s qualification include, but not limited to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Streamlined Loan Modification Programs</title>
		<link>http://pattymanzi.com/2009/01/11/streamlined-loan-modification-programs/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patty Manzi</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Mortgage Information]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Loan Modification Program kicks in: On Monday (12/15), the Streamlined Loan Modification Program (SLMP) policies regarding loan modifications and foreclosure prevention became effective. The new policies apply to mortgages held by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and privately-held securities. According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency eligible borrowers must meet the following criteria: They must be owner-occupants; They [...]]]></description>
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