Extra Realty, Inc. - (787) 593-0567.

[expires:2011-04-23:Note that this information is outdated.] San Juan, Puerto Rico, March, 2010 — Warren Rodriguez, CRS, GRI with Extra Realty, Inc. has earned the nationally recognized Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource certification (SFR). The National Association of REALTORS® offers the SFR certification to REALTORS® ...

It's not easy turning a potential foreclosure into a successful affordable mortgage modification -- from either side of the table. Homeowners, facing confusing documentation requirements and conflicting advice from both honest and dishonest corners, become intimidated and drag their heels or bury their heads. Lenders, grappling ...

Low interest rates and fast appreciation lure hunters to homes facing foreclosure.  You may pay less than market value, but not too much less -- and the reasearch can be daunting.With interest rates at record lows and the stock market looking too perilous for small investors, many people are putting money in an asset they understand -- real ...

FHA is tightening up its standards for home buyers - but the changes are not as tough as some analysts had feared - especially on downpayments. FHA commissioner David Stevens outlined the agency's new underwriting policies last week, including an increase in the "upfront" mortgage insurance premium charged all ...

If you're selling your house, one of the first steps you'll take is setting an asking price, a maneuver that requires the ability to find the perfect balance between attracting solid offers and ultimately receiving top dollar. If you're working with a Realtor or other industry professional, you'll probably hear talk of ...

The best advice: Don't ignore your situation Most people who sign a mortgage don't intend to walk away from it. Still, unforeseen circumstances -- huge medical bills, lost jobs, divorce or eroding property values -- can overwhelm even the best-intentioned borrower. A simple twist of fate can leave you facing a homeowner's ...