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Financing a home is an extremely important decision that requires careful planning and attention to all details. We deal with buying and selling homes on a regular basis and we can assist you in finding the perfect lender to suit your needs. There are many real estate lenders in central Massachusetts. Let us assist you in finding a real estate lender that will work as hard as possible to give you the best financing available.

Outside of the greater Westford and Acton market areas there are some other important National websites you should visit when searching for Financing. These can be found directly through our website.

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Real Estate Webinars

	Cost Vs. Value: Trends and Tips Every year, we present the Cost Vs. Value report, which provides the average values of various home projects on a regional and national basis. In this webinar, Remodeling magazine Editorial Director Sal Alfano and 2007 NAR President Pat Combs bring you some extra insight and analysis into the figures in the report, and discuss the implications of the findings. Playback or download now. Original air date: Dec. 17, 2009
	Cost Vs. Value: Return on Remodeling REALTORS® from 80 cities provided input on which home remodeling projects offered the best returns, in terms of costs recovered at resale, for Remodeling magazine’s annual Cost Vs. Value Report. Key findings of the report, which were covered in the January 2011 issue of REALTOR® Magazine, were also discussed in this free webinar. Playback or download now. Original air date: Jan. 27, 2011
	Foreclosure Freeze: Understanding the Issues The foreclosure freeze by several major banks has added a layer of uncertainty to a market that’s struggling to turn around. In this webinar, experts explain some of the title and other issues that could come into play if you’re working with a buyer of a foreclosed property, listing foreclosed properties, or operate in a market with a large percentage of foreclosed properties for sale. Playback or download entire webinar now. Original air date: Oct. 28, 2010
	Standing Up for Homeownership: Know the Facts Throughout the past several months, we've seen a questioning the value of initiatives through which the government affirms its support for the American Dream. The mortgage interest deduction, the Home Affordable Modification Program, and conservatorship of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are just a few of the initiatives whose value is being questioned. To help you understand what's being said in the media and provide you with the background to separate myth from fact, we've brought together industry experts who will walk you through the debate. Playback or download now. Original air date: Sept. 28, 2010
	Wall Street Reform: What It Means to You President Obama in mid-July signed sweeping financial services reform bill. The 2,300-page law creates an oversight agency for financial services companies and a consumer financial protection bureau. It also includes provisions to curb risky mortgage lending. This free webinar will walk you through the relevant provisions in the new law. Playback or download now. Original air date: Aug. 26, 2010
	Understanding Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac HAFA Short-Sale Rules Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac recently released rules for processing short sales and deeds in lieu of foreclosure in accordance with federal short-sale guidelines known as HAFA (Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives), which took effect in April 2010. Get an explanation of the two companies' rules and how they differ from each other and from the federal rules in this free webinar. Playback or download now. Original air date: July 29, 2010
	HVCC: One Year Later The Home Valuation Code of Conduct, in effect since last spring, continues to generate concern among real estate practitioners and appraisers. This webinar addresses key questions around the HVCC, and offers a look ahead. Playback or download now. Original air date: April 29, 2010
	Affordable Staging Tips for Any Listing In this economy, you probably don't have a lot of resources to devote to staging. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't do it. In this webinar, a real estate practitioner and a professional stager go over how you can spruce up properties and get them sold faster without breaking the bank. Playback or download now. Original air date: Jan. 28, 2010
	Today's Changing Short-Sales Environment In this important short sales update, we heard from one of the nation's largest lenders, Bank of America Home Loans, on the state of short-sale processing today, what it's doing to speed short sales, and the impact of federal short-sale guidelines once they're out. Also, expert real estate educator Lynn Madison shared tips from NAR's new Short Sale & Foreclosure Certification course. Playback or download now. Original air date: Dec. 10, 2009
	Understanding Lease-to-Own Deals In a slow market, offering assistance in lease-to-own transactions can open the door to new seller and buyer clients to your practice. In this webinar, two veteran real estate professionals who've been offering assistance in lease-to-own transactions for years share their insights into how to tap this niche to build your business. Playback or download now. Original air date: Aug. 27, 2009
	Getting Started in Social Media Real estate pros are climbing on to the social media bandwagon, but do they really understand what they’re getting into? REALTOR® magazine assembled a team of experts to help you understand the key tools and concepts in this exciting new area, and show you how it can help your business. Playback or download now. Original air date: July 16, 2009
	Mortgage Finance: What's Really Available Today Is home mortgage financing available only to consumers with strong credit ratings and the ability to make down payments of 20 percent? What about the availability and affordability of jumbo loans? In this webinar, sponsored by Bank of America, a lending expert and a real estate sales associate with more than 30 years in the business will join REALTOR® Magazine to help you help your customers navigate the difficult mortgage finance environment today. Read answers to questions from attendees. Playback or download now. Original air date: June 25, 2009
	Short Sales: Finding Income in a Tough Market This webinar teaches the basics and best practices of handling short sales from both the listing and selling side. Scott Thompson, a real estate broker and the head of Mortgage Resolution Services, highlights the three critical aspects of a short sale. Playback or download now. Original air date: March 12, 2009
	Short Sales: Finding Income in a Tough Market - Part 2 This is the second of two webinars on boosting your business by understanding how short sales work. The topics covered include showing seller hardship, understanding timing issues, setting commissions, and avoiding legal problems. Playback or download now. Original air date: May 28, 2009 (C) REALTOR Association