Residents of Apex, NC had witnessed the terrible tornadoes that passed through the area recently, causing massive amounts of damage to local communities.  The town of Apex is now paying for a service that many town residents don’t even know exists.  …

Apex has tornado alerts by phone but many residents do not know about this service Read more »

I recently had to engage in a transaction with the loss mitigation at the same bank that employs me. You would think there would be an unwritten code that Loan Originators and Loss Mitigation might share but alas, that simply …

The Supervisor… Really? (via TriangleAreaRealtor) Read more »

Some today experts are saying that only 1 out of 10 short sales reach successful conclusion. Yet others say that 1 out of every 4 close escrow. Regardless a 10% to 25% success ratio is pathetic no matter what your business is!

Because of the recent loss of life and property devastation in Joplin, MO and in Oklahoma City and  Tornadoes I thought it would be appropriate to repost some of the most read article on this site this past month; What to consider before …

Tornadoes in Joplin and Oklahoma City Read more »

Damage from April 16th Tornado in Raleigh

You’ve settled your claim with your home owners insurance agent and you have an insurance settlement check but it’s made out to you and your mortgage company; How do you cash it to pay for the repairs

Raleigh, NC  –  Headlines have done little to make real for most of us what devastation, loss of life and economic livelihoods have occurred because of these disasters. It is hard for me to recall a time in my adult life that so many …

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