Cathy's Home Team

IS YOUR DREAM OF HOME OWNERSHIP FADING AWAY?

Let us offer a different path.

Even if it seems like the forces of nature are working against you, we can give you the answers you need to avoid foreclosure. Cathy Strittmater and John Vickery bring more than 10 years of combined experience in sales and marketing to listing and selling residential real estate in the greater Northern Virginia area. As Certified Distressed Property Experts we can help your family avoid foreclosure and possible bankruptcy.

Testimonial – Erik & Brenda Moncayo

Testimonial – Erik & Brenda Moncayo

My wife and I relocated to NOVA in 2005, at the peak of the real estate market.  Almost immediately after we purchased our home, the value began to decrease.  Since this was a sizeable investment, we were very concerned.  After approximately 18 months, I was transferred out of the country.  Since the economic climate was not conducive to sell the home, we opted to rent it out.  Since we had already... [Read more]

Testimonial – Marc & Julie Porterfield

Marc & Julie Porterfield Like millions of other homeowners who purchased properties at the height of the real estate market we were facing an adjustment to our mortgage that wasn’t going to be affordable. Home values fell to a level to where we could not refinance. We tried all the programs out there, spent countless hours on the phone and ultimately were left with two options. Short sale or... [Read more]

FANNIE MAE ISSUES NEW GUIDELINES TO PUNISH STRATEGIC DEFAULTERS

Home Rescue Institute – June 28th, 2010 FANNIE MAE ISSUES NEW GUIDELINES TO PUNISH STRATEGIC DEFAULTERS New FNMA guidelines support the CHRE Short Sale philosophy FNMA recently announced new policy changes designed to discourage "walk away" or "strategic" defaults while encouraging homeowners to pursue alternatives to foreclosures... [Read more]

Why Foreclosure Prevention Is a National Priority by Ed Haldeman, CEO Freddie Mac

The following article was published on June 28, 2010  Freddie Mac CEO Article.  Mr. Haldeman discusses the importance of avoiding foreclosure if at all possible and the alternatives to foreclosure.  The article particularly discusses why short sales are many times a better answer for EVERYONE over a foreclosure.  Click the link above to read the entire article.   Read More →

Senate Approves Home Tax Credit Extension

By ANDREW TAYLOR (Associated Press) WASHINGTON — The Senate on Wednesday approved a plan to give homebuyers an extra three months to finish qualifying for federal tax incentives that boosted home sales this spring. The move by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid would give buyers until Sept. 30 to complete their purchases and qualify for tax credits of up to $8,000. Under the current terms, buyers... [Read more]

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