Weatherization Programs Prepare Homeowners for Heating Season

Des Plaines, IL - October 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Winter is right around the corner and in honor of Energy Awareness Month, the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) recommends making energy-efficient upgrades as a way for homeowners to prepare for the season. Many remodelers are offering weatherization programs to help them reduce energy costs.

Obama Administration Announces New Details on Making Home Affordable Program

Parallel Second Lien Program to Help Homeowners Achieve Greater Affordability. Integration of Hope for Homeowners to Help Underwater Borrowers Regain Equity in their Homes. WASHINGTON, DC - April 28, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Obama Administration today announced details of new efforts to help bring relief to responsible homeowners under the Making Home Affordable Program, including an effort to achieve greater affordability for homeowners by lowering payments on their second mortgages as well as a set of measures to help underwater borrowers stay in their homes.

New Distressed Property Training Helps Homeowners

Denver, CO - March 10, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Distressed Property Institute has agreed to allow RE/MAX International to produce and distribute customized training courses that lead to the professional title of Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE). The Institute has licensed the two-day, twelve and a half hour course, for broadcast on the RE/MAX Satellite Network (RSN) and for DVD sales to RE/MAX Sales Associates.

FHA Legislative Will Help Homeowners, Economy, Says NAR

WASHINGTON, December 14, 2007 - The FHA Modernization Act of 2007, passed today by the U.S. Senate, would help protect the interest of America’s current and future homeowners by giving borrowers a safer alternative to riskier mortgage products while also helping many homeowners who may be facing foreclosure, according to the National Association of Realtors