Comments on: Is the Glass Half Empty or Half Full? Newspapers Put Opposite Spins on Foreclosure Numbers http://hawaiirealestatereporter.com/mainstreet-media-analysis/is-the-glass-half-empty-or-half-full-newspapers-put-opposite-spins-on-foreclosure-numbers/ Hawaii Real Estate News, Trends and Analysis Tue, 04 May 2010 19:38:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Hawaii Real Estate reporter http://hawaiirealestatereporter.com/mainstreet-media-analysis/is-the-glass-half-empty-or-half-full-newspapers-put-opposite-spins-on-foreclosure-numbers/comment-page-1/#comment-38 Hawaii Real Estate reporter Tue, 22 Jul 2008 02:08:28 +0000 http://hawaiirealestatereporter.com/?p=75#comment-38 The newspapers really know how to put a spin on things! The newspapers really know how to put a spin on things!

]]> By: Zona http://hawaiirealestatereporter.com/mainstreet-media-analysis/is-the-glass-half-empty-or-half-full-newspapers-put-opposite-spins-on-foreclosure-numbers/comment-page-1/#comment-21 Zona Sat, 12 Jul 2008 19:47:31 +0000 http://hawaiirealestatereporter.com/?p=75#comment-21 Let's get out of the Dark Side! The Glass IS half FULL. . . The proof is in the numbers. Hawaii IS UNIQUE. However, we are not immune to the strict lending practices that have become common-place all over the US. I'm helping buyers now under super scrutiny, where just 2 months ago, they were considered pre-approved. I've found the perfect home for them and negotiated a great price & now the ball is in the lender's court . . .Yes, lending policies are changing fast due to the foreclosure stats in the US. Therefore, we need to find reputable lenders who will give honest and realistic advice, whether in the mainland or in Hawaii. Ultimately, buyers need to be honest about their financial situation and be educated by their professionals, the Realtor and the Mortgage Consultant. Don't be afraid to ask a lot of questions and then listen very carefully. Let’s get out of the Dark Side! The Glass IS half FULL. . . The proof is in the numbers. Hawaii IS UNIQUE.

However, we are not immune to the strict lending practices that have become common-place all over the US. I’m helping buyers now under super scrutiny, where just 2 months ago, they were considered pre-approved. I’ve found the perfect home for them and negotiated a great price & now the ball is in the lender’s court . . .Yes, lending policies are changing fast due to the foreclosure stats in the US. Therefore, we need to find reputable lenders who will give honest and realistic advice, whether in the mainland or in Hawaii.

Ultimately, buyers need to be honest about their financial situation and be educated by their professionals, the Realtor and the Mortgage Consultant. Don’t be afraid to ask a lot of questions and then listen very carefully.

]]> By: National Foreclosures Up From Last Year, Hawaii still OK | Hawaii Real Estate Reporter http://hawaiirealestatereporter.com/mainstreet-media-analysis/is-the-glass-half-empty-or-half-full-newspapers-put-opposite-spins-on-foreclosure-numbers/comment-page-1/#comment-18 National Foreclosures Up From Last Year, Hawaii still OK | Hawaii Real Estate Reporter Sat, 12 Jul 2008 03:24:21 +0000 http://hawaiirealestatereporter.com/?p=75#comment-18 [...] headlines about the foreclosure situation in Hawaii – now it is time for a look at the Mainland. Although Hawaii is doing pretty well, According to an Associated Press article dated July 10, 2008, Foreclosures are up 53% nationally [...] [...] headlines about the foreclosure situation in Hawaii – now it is time for a look at the Mainland. Although Hawaii is doing pretty well, According to an Associated Press article dated July 10, 2008, Foreclosures are up 53% nationally [...]

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