In The News

Here are some of our latest headlines.

Underwater Homeowners Breathe a Sigh of Relief as Congress Renews Mortgage Debt Relief Act!

by Bob and Debbie Gibbs January 9, 2013 In The News

On January 1, 2013, Congress passed an extension of the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act. This extension of this act, which has saved homeowners more than $1 billion dollars in taxes, is great news for struggling homeowners nationwide.

The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act was originally passed in 2007 to aid the millions of homeowners who …

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The Mortgage Debt Relief Act for Bay Area Short sales is Extended

by Bob and Debbie Gibbs January 8, 2013 In The News

As part of the Fiscal Cliff negotiations the Mortgage Debt Relief Act was extended another year with it’s new expiration to be December 31, 2013.

While the Mortgage Debt Relief Act is a huge benefit to this who owe more than their home is worth and are in a financial position where keeping the home either …

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CNBC Seeks Short Sale Expert Input on HAFA Lawsuit

by Bob and Debbie Gibbs October 6, 2011 In The News

Commentary on some potential unintended consequences of HAFA’s lawsuits where they are claiming major banks packaged and sold bad loans (on behalf of Fannie and Freddie)

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Charfen Institute Launches Fourth Quarter Campaign to Save Tens of Thousands of Homeowners from Foreclosure

by Bob and Debbie Gibbs October 6, 2011 In The News

With more than 30,000 real estate agents trained in the Certified Distressed Property Expert curriculum, CDPE agents are a powerful force on the front lines of the real estate market’s recovery.

Alex Charfen, CEO of the Charfen Institute and author of the Certified Distressed Property Expert designation, announced today the launch of a multi-faceted campaign among …

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Major Lenders Pursue Proactive Short Sale Push as CDPE Agents Prove Vital Link in Foreclosure Avoidance

by Bob and Debbie Gibbs October 6, 2011 In The News

In cooperation with the Charfen Institute, lenders are revolutionizing their approach to short sales through expedited approvals, cash incentives to delinquent borrowers upon closing, and alliances with CDPE agents who have the training to efficiently navigate short sale transactions.

(AUSTIN, TEXAS) Alex Charfen, co-founder and CEO of the Charfen Institute and creator of the Certified Distressed …

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CDPE Hosts Broadcast with Bank of America Executive, Reveals Details on Cooperative Short Sale Program

by Bob and Debbie Gibbs October 6, 2011 In The News

Bank of America’s Kimberly Dawson provided details on the bank’s new cooperative short sale program to an estimated audience of 20,000 real estate professionals on a live, industry-wide broadcast.

AUSTIN, TEXAS – On January 20, 2011, the Distressed Property Institute hosted a live broadcast with Bank of America Short Sale Strategic Initiative Executive Kimberly Dawson on …

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CDPE Designation Reaches 25,000 Real Estate Professionals Trained in Short Sales, Foreclosure Avoidance

by Bob and Debbie Gibbs October 6, 2011 In The News

Industry’s leading short sale education organization reaches landmark membership level; tens of thousands of real estate professionals trained to help homeowners avoid foreclosure, particularly through short sales.

AUSTIN, TEXAS – The Distressed Property Institute, LLC today announced it has reached the milestone of 25,000 real estate professionals trained in foreclosure avoidance tools and strategies through the …

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