Sandpoint foreclosures were at the top of Kraige Clark’s list to talk about over coffee this morning.  Kraige is a Mortgage Loan Officer with NW Mortgage on First Avenue who knows that Sandpoint, Idaho foreclosures are stressing investors.
He talked at length about how Sandpoint foreclosures are affecting his clients.   He described several investment opportunities at [...]

In this “sink or swim” Sandpoint housing market many of us are just treading water and trying to keep our heads dry.
But on the bright side it was perfect weather to get out and about to enjoy our community.
It was another wonderful weekend in scenic Sandpoint, Idaho where people enjoyed the energy of fellow spectators [...]

A couple of follow up notes on our last blog.
The Mortgage Companies of America (MICA) announced guideline changes that allow up 125 percent loan-to-value ratios for refinancing mortgages that are HARP (Home Affordable Refinance Program) eligible.
This higher LTV should definitely provide assistance to homeowners being crushed by their monthly payment by giving them the opportunity [...]

New, single family homes in the Sandpoint area at $135,000-$165,000 may become a reality if reluctant banks will partner with BCHA and Planet Construction owners Michelle and Sean Hefley.
BCHA (Bonner Community Housing Agency) and Seven Sisters (a development in Kootenai) will host a town hall meeting on Tuesday, July 28, at 6:00 pm in the Sandpoint [...]

Lawrence Wasden, Idaho Attorney General, is marking success with his Operation Loan Lies efforts that is part of a national investigation of foreclosure rescue companies.
The former VP of Sales for Apply 2 Save, a mortgage modification company just 45 miles south of Sandpoint in Coeur d Alene, Idaho paid the Gem State $50,000 as part [...]